The Benefits of Playing Outside
The great outdoors are full of adventure and wonder, especially for kids. Taking them outside to play is a great way to get some fresh air and let their imaginations run wild. While some sun is…
7 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on a Road Trip
Summer is the perfect time for a family road trip, but how do you keep the kids entertained while on the way to that special location? Let kids have a great time while on the road…
How a Simple Backgammon Game Enriched a Family Vacation
It was the summer after 6th grade. My Pop and step-mom, Amber, decided that we’d take a month long road trip through Mexico. Specifically, we were going to head down to the tip of Baja California,…
Kids Have Their Own Language When They Play
Play is more than fun – it’s a language all its own. Have you ever sat and watched children communicate? They seem to have their own language as they play together. From non-verbal to verbal communication,…
4 Ways Parents Can Help Children Strengthen Their Reading Skills
Reading comprehension is a skill your child continues to develop as they grow. Reading comprehension skills help children excel throughout their lifetime. Strengthening these vital skills is as easy as playing games and you’ll be amazed…
Making Time For Play
Here are a few of my most vivid memories as a kid. My dad pushing me on a swing as we counted to 100 in English and then Spanish. My dad helping me set up my…
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