The years from preschool through high school can seem like a blur of activity, with some academic stuff squeezed in here and there. Here are some tips to help frazzled parents and kids find a...
The Girl Scouts of America is the oldest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Here's how your daughter can join and enjoy the many benefits of membership.
Scouting offers boys many unique opportunities for learning, camaraderie and just plain fun. Besides, where else can your son learn to tie a square knot?
Blowing bubbles can entertain kids endlessly. With this solution and a couple of big bubble wands, a group of kids can entertain themselves for hours.
As any city or suburban parent knows all too well, the days are long gone when a child could run out onto an empty street on a sunny day and join an impromptu stickball game organized by the...
Nanny or daycare? The question of where to leave that precious bundle confronts all parents who return to work. Though you may be blessed with nearby relatives eager to care for your baby, most...
Bullying can turn a vibrant and friendly child into a depressed, withdrawn, unhappy one.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....
The next time your children plop down in front of the television set, take them to the local library instead. From a thrilling work of fiction to informational DVDs, library collections are vast...
With just a little planning, you can keep your children entertained throughout the long summer vacation while enjoying some fun yourself. Follow these steps.
With endless options for extracurricular activities geared towards children, it is very difficult to choose the right one for your child. By observing your child, exploring the options carefully...
A Cub Scout meeting should be lively yet educational. Adult leaders should be role models of good leadership. Follow these steps to effectively organize your next Scout meeting.
The Boys Scouts of America organization (BSA) has provided millions of boys with life skills, companionship and moral principles. Starting a new unit in your area requires a significant amount of...
Summer vacation brings on a new challenge for parents. You want your child to enjoy their time off from school, but you also want to introduce them to new and exciting things. Let them be kids and...
It's storming and the family is stuck inside. Time to think of some activities to keep the kids busy. They may spend too much time connected to the television or computer. Put together a rain day...
Serving your child's school through the PTA is an admirable goal. Many PTAs contribute to the fun aspects of a child's life, such as events or parties, while others choose to focus on supporting...
As a member of the PTA, you know the contribution that the group makes to your child's school. You get to see the faces of students having fun at evening events, and to observe the professional...
Involvement in your child's school demonstrates that you value their education and support their teachers. Joining the PTA gives you connections with staff and other parents, and volunteering at...
Suddenly you're in charge of a PTA event at your child's school. Volunteering to help out and support the students is valuable; but coming face to face with the prospect of running an event for...
Once elected as president of your child's school's PTA, it's time to get to work. You know the staff, you know the families and you know the school's policies inside and out. As a PTA president,...
Serving your child's school is admirable and volunteering to use your money management or financial talents to aid the PTA is a worthy move. The PTA contributes to your child's life and your...
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