Children today seem to be experiencing anxiety at higher levels than ever before. In response to this trend, the State of Florida has become the first in the nation to require mental health education for students in grades six through 12. Parents do all we can to help our anxious kids, but typical parenting approaches
DIY Hanging Planter Pails
Calling all green-thumbed gardeners! Have you been looking for a fun way to brighten up your entryway? Well look no further! These quick do-it-yourself hanging planter pails are the perfect way to complete your garden. Supplies needed 2 metal pails, about 8 inches in diameter 2 coco liners, sized to fit in your pail Mini
Choosing Your Grandparent Name
It is said that bringing a child into the world is the greatest moment of your life — a moment so overwhelmingly emotional that only one other milestone can top it: welcoming your first grandchild. Witnessing your baby, who you birthed, raised, loved and let flourish, follow in your footsteps by becoming a parent is
3 Nacho Recipes to Make on Super Bowl Sunday!
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! What better way than to celebrate than with your own homemade nachos. Enjoy these recipes with your family as you cheer on the Buccaneers or the Chiefs! Classic Nachos Ingredients: Tortilla Chips Ground beef or meat of choice Cheese (shredded) Toppings: salsa, jalapeños, sour cream, green onion and
Have Some Fun Without The Television!
So you gave in and allowed Santa to bring the Xbox 360 this year. You put off having a game system as long as you could, but when you realized the games are as much fun for parents as they are for kiddos, you softened. The fact that you play the games standing up and
Super Bowl Party Food That Shines!
Are you throwing a Super Bowl Party this Sunday? Use this Super Bowl Party food ideas to keep your guests full and happy until the game ends! These are easy recipes that are great for snacking. Go team! Basil Pesto Hummus Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients Two 15 ounce cans of chickpeas Lemon juice
Try These At-Home Listening Activities
While listening skills are practiced every day in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, it is up to parents to continue building those listening skills at home. Former kindergarten teacher Ilene Vitkus shared some of her classroom tactics to make at-home listening activities both fun and beneficial. Draw This! Bring out the crayons and paper and instruct
Winter Wear In Florida!
Living in the Sunshine State has it’s advantages. Sun, surf and sand all year long. Golf on Thanksgiving, swimming on Christmas...what could be better? We are so lucky to live in paradise...but, even paradise welcomes “Jack Frost” now and then in the Florida winter. As the holiday season approaches, so do the ever illusive cold
Use These Activities To Bring The Whole Family Together!
The holidays are the perfect time to squeeze in as much together time as possible with those distant relatives and even your own children, as schools are closed and sports and activities generally take a break during this time. But, don’t let the days pass and fill them with TV and Video games. Instead, encourage
8 Travel Tips from Parents Who Have Been There, Done That…
Whether loading the kiddos in the minivan or an airplane, travel with the family takes special planning (and a whole lot of patience). Use these Lifesaver's Travel Tips as a guide for happily getting from Point A to Point B this holiday season. 1. I pack my boys’ clothes in gallon Ziplocks. Pack a whole