Kids
Should a Child's Room be Awesome?
When my children were first born, I did something radical. I didn't really decorate their room. Part of it was a money issue; we had so little cash, and we were trying to save for a down payment for a house. I thought putting our money into an apartment sized washing machine would be a far better use of our funds than buying cute little Noah's Ark...
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Sure Fire way To Teach Kids to Cook Teach your kids to cook so you don't have to! Here's...
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Raise a Money-smart Kid Take a moment to think about your financial habits – good...
Are kids more spoiled today than in years past? According to a Time/CNN poll, 80% of respondents felt that "kids today are more spoiled than kids of 10 or 15 years ago, and two-thirds of parents admit that their kids are spoiled." (Time) On the assumption that lovingly caring for your kids is good, but spoiling them is not so good, here are some...
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Have you been able to escape your family legacy? Should we even want to or try to? As much as we seek to become independent people and become individuals apart from our parents, to some extent we all struggle with our family legacy. For example, Frank Zappa was a rock musician, and one of the most talented and influential of the 60's, 70's and...
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The best picnic I ever had was also the simplest. I was in London with my Mom, a rare trip, just the two of us taking in the sites of the country where I was born. It was a beautiful day in early summer, a day meant for parks and grass under your toes and taking your time. We stopped at a grocery store for tomatoes and good cheese and focaccia...
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Do you have a family reunion or group event to plan this summer? If you’re looking for a great way to get people laughing, try a photo scavenger hunt. It gets people working and laughing together, requires little equipment and has lots of room for creativity. A photo scavenger hunt can easily be adapted to any space and works with groups...
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Since Disneyland opened in California in 1955, the Walt Disney theme parks have captivated the imagination of children and adults alike. They have withstood five decades of shifting culture and remain destinations though of as being full of wonder and magic. But will Disney's theme parks continue to remain relevant in the future? Disney is already,...
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School’s out and the kids are all at home. If you’re looking for ideas to make summer more enjoyable, don’t miss Michele Borba’s article, “Sanity Savers”. A little prep and a few simple rules can make play dates a treat for everyone – even you! To begin with, Michelle recommends extra-kid-proofing your house. Chances are good...
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Camp is one of the quintessential moments of childhood. Many adults have fond memories of childhood campfires and s’mores, silly songs and morning stretches. But sending your child to camp before they’re ready can turn this delightful treat into a terrible ordeal. I was 11 the year my parents sent to camp. I didn’t go willingly. A...
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