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Teaching Gratitude and Generosity to Kids During the Holidays
It can be tough to slow down and be thankful when you're excited about getting gifts. While kids may not be doing anything wrong when they feel this way, that doesn't mean we should miss the chance to teach them how to be thankful during the holidays.
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Flu Season Preparedness: How to Keep Your Family Healthy
There are many great things about fall: cooler weather after a hot summer, wearing sweaters, Halloween, changing leaves, and everything that tastes like pumpkin. That being said, some people don't like fall because it means flu season is coming.
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Happy family standing next to table full of ornaments on it, hugging and enjoying Christmas together.
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Creative Ways to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning During Holiday Breaks
Every holiday season gives us a chance to spend more time with our families. Some parents worry that their children might not learn as much if they are not at school. Kids need to rest and recover. But that doesn't mean you can't offer a lot of fun, educational things that happen away from screens at home.
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preschooler boy, painting in a sunny art studio.
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Exploring Different Art Mediums: Painting, Sculpting, and Crafting for Kids
Art is a normal thing for kids to do that helps them play freely. The freedom to play with different objects in a natural, unplanned way makes exploring and trying out new things possible. These creative projects and self-guided adventures are fun and teach you something. Exploring different art mediums gives young people a chance to practice a wide range of skills that are useful in life and help them learn.
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