According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today the average age that kids start dating is 12 and a half for girls, and 13 and a half for boys. In addition, the dating scene for many of these tweens consists of talking, group dates, texting and social gatherings. It can be normal to be “dating”
Make Your Home Earth-Friendly for Earth Day!
Earth Day is on April 22! Cleaning up the Earth can start right at home. Make your home earth friendly with some simple fixes that will cut down on your ecological footprint and help clean our motherland. Stop Buying Disposable Products The impact that we have on the environment, or our ecological footprint, can be
National Sibling Day: How To Handle Sibling Rivalry
April 10 is National Sibling Day! Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling rivalries can create temporary obstacles as your children grow up with each other. If your
5 Benefits of Sending Your Child to Summer Camp
As the summer season approaches, parents begin to worry about where their child is going to be spending the summer. Most typical jobs work through the summer and a lot of parents face leaving their older kids home alone until they can finish the workday. Well, we're here to share with you benefits of sending
Celebrate Easter With These Crafts and Activities!
As Easter Sunday approaches, it's time to get in the spirit! Whether it’s getting crafty with DIY decorations or special holiday treats the kids can help with, here are 4 things the family can do to celebrate Easter. 1. Egg Carton Flowers Instead of throwing out Egg cartons after you finish, cut them up in
Make These Easy Spring Rolls to Welcome Spring!
Spring is here and it is the perfect time share a dish that is beloved world-wide - Spring Rolls! A classic and refreshing Vietnamese dish, these spring rolls combine fresh vegetables, shrimp and customary garnishes to complement any springtime gathering. A family favorite in the Bledsoe house, these are easy and simple for kids of
Make Mini-Planters Out of Plastic Easter Eggs
The Easter Bunny will be leaving lots of eggs around the house soon! Our Easter egg craft will allow you to reuse and recycle them into adorable mini-planters for your kitchen and for spring time gifts. Round up those kids and get out your green thumb for these Mini-Planters made out of plastic Easter eggs!
4 Homemade Chili Recipes from Chili-loving Locals!
Feb. 22 is National Chili Day! And what is better than a night in with the family and a homemade bowl of chili? Not much! Here are four amazing homemade chili recipes to satisfy everyone’s palate as the cool weather comes to Florida. So, get the whole family together for a new tradition — chili
Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at this age. They no longer need someone to tie their shoes or clean up after
8 Books That Teach Your Kiddos To Be Kind To Others!
With Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17, we wanted to share some of our favorite books that teach your kiddos to be kind to others! The importance of teaching children to be kind to all people regardless of race, gender, upbringing, socioeconomic status, sexuality or religion is something that Giggle Magazine strives to