Kids of all ages often have a hard time dealing with moving. They may not be able to understand why the family can't stay in the same place forever. Even with explanations, children often can't readily envision how amazing the new place will be. Here are some ideas for helping your kids deal with the move. 1. Make It Easy To Stay In Touch For a lot of kids, a big sore spot with moving is having to say goodbye to friends and schoolmates. They may even feel like you're intentionally wresting them away from their friends. To demonstrate how much you understand the sacrifice, make a gift of a cute … [Read more...]
How to Host an Easter Egg Hunt
Do you remember the excitement of hunting for chocolate eggs on Easter when you were a child? Now that you have a family of your own you can create an Easter egg hunt for your little ones so that they can enjoy searching for hidden treats. Here are some tips on how to create the best Easter egg hunt ever: Create Magic Part of the fun of the egg hunt is in believing that the eggs have been left by the mysterious Easter Bunny. You can add to the illusion and create a magical feeling on Easter by leaving “evidence” behind of the bunny’s presence. For example, your children … [Read more...]
Celebrating New Years Eve with Your Kids
If you have young kids and you cannot get a babysitter on New Year’s Eve, you will likely not be hitting the nightclubs and dancing until the break of dawn. If you are planning a quiet evening in with your little ones, you can put together a great New Year’s Eve party that the whole family will enjoy! Here are some tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve with your kids: Decorate the House Together You and the kids can have a great time in the afternoon decorating your house for New Year’s Eve. String up lights around and set up candles to create a party atmosphere. You can … [Read more...]
