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How to Start a Book Club With Your Child

By Jorty

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If you love to read and want to encourage your child to do the same, why not start a book club together? Just like adult book clubs, a book club with your child can give you a chance to discuss your favorite passages and chapters from stories ... more »

How to Start a Fun Playgroup

By joyful327

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There are many benefits to playgroups! Not only will it build friendships and enhance your child(ren)s social skills, its just plain fun to have playmates!.. more »

How to Teach a Child to Bump a Volleyball

By Elizabeth McGuire

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The bump is a basic volleyball hit and the easiest one to teach a young child. As your child learns more about the sport, he will hone his bumping skills into accurate passes. For now, it’s all about learning a new skill and getting excited about ... more »

How to Throw a Child's Tea Party

By Jenn Hollowell

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Even though a tea party typically signifies a day where girls converge to get dressed up, have some tea and have some snacks, it doesn't necessarily have to be like that all the time. Believe it or not, young boys enjoy these gatherings as well. ... 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 Create a Free Photo Album for Kids

By Wildscribe

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Kids love photographs, and they love seeing their loved ones in those photographs. If you want to give your kids a great, safe way to look at pictures... more »

How to Entertain Your Family Inexpensively

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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There are a myriad of ways to entertain the kids without ever opening your wallet. It just takes a little creative thought on the part of the parents, and some research on the options available in your local big city or town. Some ideas are ... more »

How to find kid activities in your area

By Greatfunmoms

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There are so many fun kid activities, if you know where to find them... more »

How to Find Quality Christian Entertainment for Kids

By oneloved

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If you've been inside a Christian book store recently, no doubt you're familiar with Veggie Tales, Hermie & Friends, and Adventures in Odyssey. But there are also plenty of fun and entertaining blasts from the pasts available, if you know ... more »

How to Get Your Child to Practice

By pianistic

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Can't get your child to practice? Here are some tips to help you... more »

How to Make A Treat for your Squirrel Friends...

By Christina Ellis

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Squirrels love these tasty treats and you will love watching them eat... more »

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

By Jamie

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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 cup animals, or cup puppets

By FunGuy

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Ever heard "Mom, I'm bored!" three minutes into the day, or a few minutes after school? Here is a great craft idea that will take some time, exercise their brain, and give them something fun to play with throughout the day. With a few ... 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 Homemade Play-doh

By aryccah

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Rain, sun, snow or cold. Your kids will love to help out with this very easy recipe for homemade play-doh... more »

How to Make Peanut Butter Playdough

By joyful327

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Looking for a fun activity on a rainy day? Having a playgroup over and want to do something creative! This edible playdough will enhance your little one's creativity and build hand/eye coordination... more »

How to Make the Perfect Bubble Solution

By lucymeetslois

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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... more »

How to Make Your Own Playdough (No-Cook Method)

By Jamie

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It's easy to make your own playdough using every-day kitchen ingredients. You can whip up a batch in 5 minutes or less for some rainy day family fun, or keep your kids occupied while you finish that last load of laundry or that ehow article ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Cook

By favefive

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Cooking is a fun and rewarding activity that you can teach your child. A kitchen, which is traditionally the heart of every home, is also a place where you can teach your child not only about cooking but about family togetherness and traditions... more »

How to Wash a Car with Kids

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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One of the greatest things about having kids is when there are chores to do, there is always a willing set of hands or two to help you do it. Especially when the chore involves spraying a hose and soaping up the big old dirty car. Strip down to ... more »

How to Be a Girl Scout Leader

By MelanieF

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If you would like to volunteer to be a Girl Scout leader, you will need to make an appointment with a membership specialist in your county. Tell them you have an interest in being a leader or maybe a co-leader. Take the following steps to ... 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 Build a Fort

By wake017

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Growing up in or near a forest can be quite the blessing! To awaken your sense of adventure, as well as sharpen your carpentry skills, build a secret fort in the heart of the woods where you and your friends can play and enjoy nature at its best!.. more »

How to Build A Fort For Your Kids (or you!)

By missymay

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There is nothing more fun than building a fort to play in. It is a great activity for a rainy day, and those are on the way! This easy guide will help you make the perfect fort to play in with your kids... more »

How to choose books for your child

By kidtakecare

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When choosing books you have to find someting your child is interested in reading about... more »

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