After School Activities

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Bullying can turn a vibrant and friendly child into a depressed, withdrawn, unhappy one. In recent years, some children who were bullied have even turned to violence to resolve their problems. Read below for tips on finding out if a child is ... more »

How to Be a Tiger Cub Scout Den Leader

By wendyr

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Being a den leader is a rewarding experience. Watching the kids earn their badges and take pride in what they're achieving is wonderful. With some planning and a bit of knowledge you can do some fun and exciting activities with the kids. ... more »

How to Buy a Child's Bike Helmet

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Protect your child’s precious noggin when it’s speeding around on a bicycle, skateboard or scooter. A properly sized and frequently worn helmet can help prevent injuries. Here is how to find one... more »

How to connect with your child aged 8-12

By Momof3infl

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As your kids get older, you become less "cool". Here are some ideas on how to connect with your kids... more »

How to Create an Indoor Carnival

By WendyM

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If you find yourself trapped inside because of rain or wintry weather, don’t forget about the indoor fun you can have! Don’t let your kids fall victim to sedentary indoor activities, like watching TV or playing video games. Try this delightful ... more »

How to Create Backyard Exercises for Young Kids

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Young children don’t need an entire football field or lots of gear to exercise their growing bodies. Armed with their imagination (and yours too), a child can stay active just by hitting the backyard. Here are some ideas for backyard activities... more »

How to Create Sanity-Saving Cold Weather/Rainy Day Activities for your Kids

By FranticMommy

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Ah sun, glorious sun. And how we tend to miss it when it decides to go missing behind a rain cloud for a day or two! Whether it's a rainy day, or cold, dreary fall/winter day, gloomy weather weekends are tough. Bickering, squawking, nit-picking, ... more »

How to Create Snowball Games

By martygit

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Sure, snowball fights are a blast until someone gets smacked in the face with one. Then they're over. Here are safe and fun games to play with snowballs... more »

How to Dance With Your Child

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Encourage your child to dance and you’ll do more than just have a blast together—you’ll help them express themselves, learn about rhythm and movement, and enjoy keeping their bodies active. Here is how to dance with your child... more »

How to Get Through the Homework and Dinner Hours

By cathyherb

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Dinner is boiling over on the stove, the phone rings with yet another telemarketing call, the neighborhood kids are knocking at the door to play with your kids, and your children are all talking to you at once asking for help with their homework. ... more »

How to Get Your Child into Archery

By favefive

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Archery is a great type of sport that can be learned at an early age. A child can get into this sport at the age of 7 years old, provided that the child is closely monitored for safety reasons. This article provides information on how to get ... more »

How to Have Cheap Backyard Fun with Children (Summer Months)

By GreenMomma

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Backyard fun is where many memories are created. Here are a few tips on making your backyard a lot of fun without spending a lot of money... more »

How to Keep Kids Busy Without Toys

By Mel Marzan

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Kids love to run and jump and shake. Active play like this offers great interaction for parents and stimulates the imagination of a child. It can also offer a giggle for a child who might get fussy while you’re out and about. Read on to find out ... more »

How to Make a Bulb-Shaped New Year's Eve Ornaments with Your Kids

By KTMg

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A fun and simple New Year's Eve craft you can do with your kids... more »

How to Make a Good Dress Up Trunk

By Hillary Marshall

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For decades children all over the world have been mastering the art of imitation. Kids learn through play and often mimic what they see in their everyday life. Hence the reason why playing dress up is a time honored childhood tradition. Every ... more »

How to Make a Polymer Clay Mummy Bead

By mycraftspage

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Get out your black and white polymer clay! It's time to make a polymer clay mummy bead just in time for Halloween... more »

How to make a Sand Sculpture

By pianistic

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Next time you make a sand castle you don't have to let the surf wash it away. Now you can craft a permanent sand sculpture just by using sand, water and cornstarch... more »

How to Make a Taco in a Bag

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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This is a fun lunch activity for a kid's party. It involves little bags of chips which kids love, and taco meat and vegetables which parents want the kids to eat. Combine the two things and you have a food the kids will eat and also have a great ... more »

How to Make Autumn Leaf Placemats

By Dawn Peters

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There are few autumn crafts you can do with your children to help them celebrate the arrival of fall. The one I am going to share with you happens to be one that I did as a young girl and I enjoyed it every year. So much so, that even as an adult ... more »

How to Make Baker's Clay Ornaments, Pottery and Figurines

By Boulevard Park Baby

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Baker's clay is simple to make using ordinary kitchen ingredients. When baked, the clay becomes rock hard and can be used to create decorative pottery, figurines, ornaments, and pieces for a variety of craft ideas... more »

How to Make Bubbles and Clay on a Rainy Day

By D L Decker

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When the weather outside is frightful and it looks as if you'll be indoors all day with young children, it's time to call on your ingenuity. If you want to keep your youngsters occupied and away from television, let them help you create some ... more »

How to Make Decoupage Coin Banks

By Amanda Formaro

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Encourage your kids to save their hard earned money by making these fun coin banks. Using recycled containers and old magazines, you can transform garbage into functional items, all while teaching your kids the importance of managing their money... more »

How to Make Edible Fingerpaints

By ashleighmiller

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If you want to nurture your child's creativity, but worry they'll eat their fingerpaints, try this! Even if they do try to chow down, the worst that'll happen to them is a messy face and a sugar high!.. more »

How to Make Flubber.

By amylaine

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It's time to play with your kids. Let's make flubber. It is fun and easy for young children to do... more »

How to Make Fudgy Fudge Brownies - YUM!

By mcccmu

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Some people like caky brownies, but I love brownies that are moist and chewy. These brownies fit that bill and on top of that, they're easy and fun to make!.. more »

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