As my children get older capturing their interest can be challenging so I look for presents that will inspire them and use their imagination and expand their world. The gift ideas below for 8 to 12 year olds are top science, imagination and strategy gifts
Welcome to part two of the preparing for a natural disaster series: the Family Emergency Plan. Making sure everyone in the family knows what to do when the unexpected happens is important and keeps key information in one easily accessible document. Since emergencies are unplanned
Over the years schools have found a fun way for kids to give and receive Valentine Day cards that is inclusive and fun. Below I have some great creative ideas and tips for making cards for the classroom. In our school the kids bring a
This year my daughter wanted to make her Valentine’s Day cards for her class. We’ve made cards in the past and I found keeping it simple is the best strategy since it keeps the kids excited and interested in completing the project. I did some
This year Lunar New Year falls on February 10 and while sometimes called Chinese New Year it is a major holiday celebrated by many Asian families around the world including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Japanese families. Below is some great information to share with the
I’ve been diligent over the years teaching my kids about how to deal with emergencies when it comes to dialing 911 and also home fires but this past year revealed my lack in preparing them for a natural disaster. Like many parents who watched the