Parenting Today

Top Tips for Your Child’s Academic Success

webmaster — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:41:41 +0000

Academic success is important in a child’s life as it can help to shape the future. There are many things you can do to help your child or children succeed and they all start at home. Keep track of your child’s school activities, set up a consistent routine and ensuring that they have enough rest [...]

Outdoor Activity Games to Play for Labor Day Weekend

webmaster — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:53:03 +0000

If you’re planning a party to celebrate the end of summer, you may be looking for outdoor activity games to play for Labor Day weekend. The following list of activities may be what you’re looking for or may spark other ideas of your own.

Most children, and those who are children at heart, love to play [...]

Why and How to Get Involved in Your Child’s School

webmaster — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:40:10 +0000

Getting involved in your child’s school activities is an excellent way to further develop a bond with your child. Getting involved also helps your child to see that you are interested in their activities and will likely foster a higher academic success rate.

There are several ways that you can get involved in your child’s school [...]

Great Tasting Healthy Family Recipes – September

Family Chef — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:43:53 +0000

Your Family Chef from Parenting Today is here each month with great meal ideas.

Here are some ideas for some tasty meal for the month of September

These meals offer good nutrition while making it easier to get kids and teens to eat more nutritional meals.

Recipes for this month include Labor Day Chicken Skewers, Labor Day Baked [...]

Back to School – How to Get a Good Routine Going

webmaster — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:29:00 +0000

Before you know it the school bells will be ringing and it will be time for children to head back to school. If you’re wondering about how to get a good routine going, consider the following ideas to help you create your own. Once you have a routine in place, the chance your family will [...]

Fun Summer Outdoor Games for Children

webmaster — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:57:50 +0000

As a parent, you want your children to be active and have fun during the months they’re off of school. You probably don’t want them stuck in front of a television or computer screen for three months. These fun summer outdoor games for children may encourage your child to get outside and have fun rather [...]

No Cost, Fun Summer Activities for the Whole Family

webmaster — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:44:22 +0000

Although you may not be able to afford a summer vacation this year, there are no-cost, fun summer activities for the whole family. Here are a few ideas.

Pick a tree in your back yard and lay down a blanket. Have some lemonade and cookies, and read the books you’ve checked out from the library. Take [...]

Summer Safety Tips: Insect Bites

webmaster — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:31:00 +0000

If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know it can be painful, right? The summer is the perfect time for these and other insects to find a way to attack your body. Let’s face it; any kind of insect bite can be an awful experience, both for adults and children. [...]

Fun Summer Idea for Kids: Writing/Journaling

webmaster — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:34:49 +0000

Writing/journaling is a fun activity students participate in every day in school. This can be extended to include a fun summer idea for kids as well.

Kids love having a nice book with a cover in their favorite color. It gives them a sense of privacy, self-worth, and identification. While on summer vacation, writing in a [...]

Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Heat

webmaster — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:30:56 +0000

Summer is a time for pool parties, beach parties, and sun bathing. However, with the suns rays growing ever stronger, you should take precautions to prevent overheating and dehydration. Here are some summer safety tips as you spend your days in the sun and heat:

When sunbathing, always wear sunscreen, preferably SPF 15. [...]