11 Fun Running Games for Kids
Whether you have kids or you yourself are a kid at heart, running games are a fun way to fit physical activity into your day without feeling like you're doing a workout. Here are 11 to try.
Read more →Kids Activities: Fun Games for Coordination and Development
Age-appropriate cognitive and physical activities, from balance games for 2-year-olds to gym games for high schoolers, are vital for child development. Learn how to disinfect toys after sickness and set healthy boundaries for teenagers through structured engagement.
Examples of Aerobic & Anaerobic Activities
Including both aerobic and anaerobic exercise in your overall fitness plan will help you maximize the health benefits of working out.
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Christmas Gift Exchange Games for Kids
While the classic style of giving specific gifts to friends and family isn't going out of style, gift exchanges, where gifts are randomly given and received among a group of people, continue to be a popular, money-saving option.
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Things to Do to Heal Sore Hamstrings
Sore hamstrings can be a symptom of delayed-onset muscle soreness. Incorporate stretching, massage therapy, and dietary changes to heal soreness.
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Activities to Do With Your Teenage Sons
Your teen son's need to hang with his best buds doesn't mean that you are left out in the cold. Although your teenager is growing his sense of independence and often seems to prefer his social circle over his family, he still needs to spend time with Mom and Dad.
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Fun Activities for a Teen Lock-In
Teen lock-ins provide a safe way for kids to have a good time throughout the night and into the wee hours of the morning. Parents know their children are out of harm’s way, and kids get to enjoy themselves without the unhealthy temptations that unsupervised parties and other teen gatherings often offer.
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Mother and Daughter Activities for Teens
As your daughter gets into her teen years, you might find a distance growing between you as she becomes more preoccupied with friends, boys and her beloved cellphone. Don't let the bond you have with your teen evaporate during this turbulent time.
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Ideas for Surprising a Teen With a New Car
Your teen is about to take the next step in growing up by receiving her driver's license, which means she'll probably want a car of her own. Instead of taking your teen shopping for her first car, consider surprising her with one instead.
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Car Games for Long Drives With Teenagers
Road trips can be fun at first, but long car rides can get boring, especially for teenagers. Taking a road trip with teens requires a little creativity to keep them entertained in the car. Unlike smaller kids who are content with playing I spy or count the cows, teenagers likely won’t be amused by those activities.
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Things to Do to Honor the Birthday of a Deceased Parent
Losing a parent is a difficult life experience for anyone, but the tragedy can be especially difficult for young children. Children might not fully understand the meaning of death and can experience a range of extreme emotions as they adjust to the reality of the loss.
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Kids' Science Projects on Things That Melt
Predicting, observing and discovering through simple science experiments is an exciting way for little ones to explore and learn more about the world around them. Activities that encourage problem-solving and thinking skills at an age-appropriate level are the best way to teach your child scientific concepts.
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How-to Science Experiments for Kids With Iodine and Cornstarch
For a handy experiment you can show your young children or let your teens do with your supervision, two well-known experiments exist that demonstrate chemical reactions with iodine and cornstarch. Iodine is a common element found in many medicine cabinets.
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Activities to Teach Children Impulse Control
Your child might know all of the rules you have set and the consequences for breaking them, but that doesn't always stop him from acting in a way he shouldn't. This is likely because he is still developing his impulse control, which is the ability to stop and think before acting. According to Education.
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Snowboarding Facts for Kids
Interested in the sport of snowboarding? Although it's been around since the mid-1960s, snowboarding actually has a somewhat checkered past. Because of the median age of snowboarders at the time, the sport was initially banned at most major ski resorts.
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Activities for Children About Equality
A song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “South Pacific” reminds parents that children are not born prejudiced: “You've got to be taught to hate and fear. You've got to be taught from year to year. It's got to be drummed in your dear little ear. You've got to be carefully taught.
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Kicking Games for Kids
You want to encourage your child to move away from the TV and the video games and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. Grab a ball and head to the back yard, and you can all hone your kicking skills. Enlist the entire family to join the fun -- the more, the merrier.
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Children's Activities on Lying
Kids have huge imaginations and often go off on a tangent talking about being a superhero or a princess. However, sometimes kids can start to lie and think it's the same as playing pretend. Learning the difference between pretending and lying is a crucial component to your child's moral development.
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Fun Stuff to Do for Kids in the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities consists of three neighboring cities in the southeastern portion of Washington. In 2010, these cities, Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, were named by Kiplinger as one of the top 10 places to raise a family.
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Courage Activities for Kids
Courage is a trait your child will need for her whole life to face challenges and obstacles that get in her way of achieving her goals. Emphasizing courage to your child when she is quite young can help her child grow up with a strong sense of courage and belief in herself.
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Activities to Reinforce Healthy Boundaries in Teenagers
Understanding healthy boundaries can help teenagers make good choices in their relationships and help protect youth against negative peer pressure.
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