October is a great time to spend time outside working on your yard and cleaning up the remains of your summer garden. It’s the perfect weather – slightly cooler temperatures and breezes make it more pleasant to spend an extended time outside. Why not organize a family work party this weekend? You can plant bulbs that will flower in the spring – annuals, such as pansies, violas, wildflowers are great ideas. Or you can plant Read more…
If you are looking for ways to entertain your toddler, while also gently teaching them kindness, empathy, and responsibility, try these activities: Give them a doll or plush toy, and encourage your child to hold, talk, dress, and take care of it for the day. Demonstrate what kind of behavior you expect to see in this ‘game’ by showing your child how to treat their doll or stuffed animal gently instead of being rough with Read more…
Tomorrow is National Good Neighbor 🏡 Day, a day set aside each year to remind everyone that it is a great idea to get to know their neighbors. Why is it important to know your neighbors? Neighbors can watch out for each other when one of them is not at home or during times of stormy or wintry weather. Neighbors can also lend a helping hand to each other, whether it is to help remove Read more…
September is Better Breakfast Month 🧇🍳🥓a time to celebrate what some people believe to be the most important meal of the day. Taking time to eat breakfast can have helpful health benefits, as many nutritionists believe that starting your day by eating a regular morning meal can help control weight by setting a pattern of eating smaller, healthy meals throughout the day. Eating first thing in the morning also gives our bodies energy to get Read more…
Today is Dear Diary Day, a special time to celebrate the little book that holds all our most precious memories, as well as a few secrets! There are many benefits of writing in a diary or keeping a journal. The activity is a great stress reliever as writing down our thoughts and feelings ‘gets them out of our system’ and tends to make us feel better. Writing down funny family incidents that happen day to Read more…
Have you picked up September’s Early Literacy activity packet for children under six? It has lots of great activities to introduce young children to the joy of learning, such as connect the dots and mazes, as well as sheets that help them with their sight words, shapes, and colors. The packet also contains sheets that show them how to start writing their numbers and letters, and we’ve even included two primary tablet sheets for them Read more…
Tomorrow is Responsible Dog Ownership Day so take plenty of time this weekend to give love and affection to your doggie friends. Dogs need basic things, such as food, water, and a warm place to sleep, but responsible dog ownership goes much farther than that. Dogs, just like humans, need medical care and check-ups, as well as exercise to stay healthy. They also get lonely while their humans are away at work and school during Read more…
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you do not have a library card from one of your local library branches, we encourage you to stop by one today to sign up! Getting a library card is FREE and easy – all you need are a picture ID and a document with your current address. Most people use a driver’s license, although two separate documents will also work. Children between the ages of 6 Read more…
Today is National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day 🍅🥕🥔 a day when children and teens can give their parents and caregivers a break and cook up a delicious meal for their family. Or, if you have little ones, it’s a great day to introduce them to the steps involved in making a meal. Helping with the planning, preparation, and cooking of meals is also a great way to spend time together as a family. Read more…
If you’re looking for some fun ideas to get your family outside and moving around this weekend, check out some of these great classic activities: Remember sack races? Introduce your children to the fun, but challenging, game by marking off a start and finish line 🏁 outside. Traditionally, burlap sacks have been used but you can substitute large pillowcases for small children or sleeping bags for adults and older kids. Another classic field day and Read more…
