Category: Parenting & Education
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20 Best Lego Birthday Party Ideas
What about a LEGO Party to celebrate everyone’s favorite toy? LEGO has been around for many years and is a favorite among many young and old. There are also so many great LEGO themes available that the ideas are endless – Star Wars, LEGO Racers, LEGO City, Mindstorms, and LEGO City, to name a few. Here are…
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How to Choose a Child Care Provider
Tips for Selecting Quality Child Care Are you looking for quality child care? Use this easy method to choose the right place for your child: C.H.I.L.D. C.A.R.E. C Choices available: Day care and family day care are the most popular choices. Many of them will fill quickly, so start shopping early. You might need to get your…
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20 Awesome Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas in 2022
Dinosaur parties have been such a popular birthday theme since prehistoric times (pun)! But how to find out what ideas to use for your party? No need to worry, we have sifted through hundreds of sites and ideas and collected some of the top party ideas for you. Party planning could not have been easier!…
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30 best Preschooler Fun Activities
Summer Fun When I was a kid, summer meant a lot of things: yard sales, plastic lawn chairs, water hoses, catching lightning bugs, thunderstorms, ice cream cones and sunbathing. Now that I’m a parent, summer means trying to keep a preschooler occupied all day, all summer long! Below is a list of fun and inexpensive…
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Best Road Trip Apps For Kids [Updated for 2022]
We Reviewed Dozens Of The Best Road Trip Apps For Kids So You Don’t Have To. Here Are Our Top Picks. Family road trips (in the car or otherwise) often tax adults’ patience and kids’ mental well-being. You really need to have a bag of tricks ready to keep kids of all ages occupied during…
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The Parents Guide to the Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft is a hot, hot, hot app, and kids are caught up in the craze just as much as teens and adults. But responsible parents should know more about how Minecraft works and how to make sure their children are using it responsibly—especially when it comes to Minecraft Marketplace, where real money can be used…
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Top 10 YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish
Whether you are learning Spanish for fun, to expand your employment options, to keep up with a class in school, or to teach to your young children, YouTube is full of resources to get the job done. There is nothing like hearing and seeing lessons when learning a language. YouTube is also full to the…
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[Review] Pixton: FREE Comic, Storyboard & Graphic Novel Maker
Overview Pixton EDU is a comic creation system that opens creative doors across the curriculum. It offers opportunities for students to express themselves in this style even if they do not have artistic skills to keep up with their imaginations. Kids across a wide age range will find it a motivating way to express themselves…
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe & Monitor What They See on YouTube
What is one of the most popular internet destinations for children and teens? YouTube! And what is one of the most objectionable internet destinations for children and teens? Also YouTube! More than ever, parents need to know what their children are doing online. This advice goes double for YouTube content. There are thousands and thousands…
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How to Identify Cyberbullying: What it Is, Signs It’s Happening, & What to Do About It
There have always been, and probably always will be, bullies in all stages of life. Nearly all of us adults can recall witnessing bullying situations, being victimized by a bully, or perhaps even bullying someone else at some point. However, technology has taken the problem to whole new levels. Children and teens have become particularly…
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Wonster Words Learning – Spelling with Phonics
Wonster Words Learning App Review App Info Price: Free (In App Purchases) Overview We have been reviewing Wonster Words for years. The app becomes a quick favorite when any of my kiddos are between 2-6 years old because of all the entertaining features and sounds. And, I am constantly relieved that as a favorite, it…
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Keeping Your Children Safe Online – Best Tips and Tricks
We teach our children how to keep themselves safe outside their homes at a very young age. The stranger danger is a real thing and we constantly remind them how they should behave when approached by strangers. However, there comes a time when children start to use smart devices and the Internet for more…
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[iOS Guide] The Best Parental Control Apps on iOS
Depending on your child’s age and maturity, you may feel the need to monitor and perhaps limit or control how and when they use their iOS device. Fortunately, there is a wide array of options to meet your needs and budget. Keep in mind, though, that determined and tech-savvy children can often defeat even the…
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[Guide] Giving Your Child Their First Smartphone
For most children, there are few events in their young lives that are more exciting than getting their first smartphone. It’s a big step, loaded with undertones of responsibility and maturity. It’s very important for parents to choose the right time and the right device to help enable the kids to live up to all…
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[Guide] Setting Up YouTube Parental Controls
YouTube, as most parents know, is a popular destination for children because of the wide array of kid-friendly videos. Most parents welcome resources to entertain and educate youngsters, especially during unexpected waits, long car rides, or during those times when the youngsters aren’t feeling well. Unfortunately, YouTube is also home to more than a few…
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Cell Phones and Kids: The Go-To Guide
Nearly all families wrestle with the question of when to allow children to have their own phones. According to Going Wireless, the average age when children get their first mobile devices is 12.1 years. 56% of kids in the 8 to 12-year-old range have their own phones. How’s a parent to decide when is the…
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The Essential YouTube Guide for Parents
YouTube is a hit with kids and can be a lifesaver for harried parents. From occupying little ones during an unexpected wait to amusing tweens and providing a research platform for students, the site has something for everyone. However, there are some pitfalls, dangers, and other things to be aware of. Here’s your roadmap to…
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How to Help Your Child Fall and Stay Asleep
Bedtime battles are no joke. Somehow children who are usually sweet and loving can turn into crazed tornadoes once bedtime rolls around. The combination of exhausted parents and tired children can sometimes create an explosive atmosphere that turns bedtime into a battleground But, as the parent, you have the power to help your child develop…
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The Parents Guide To The Nintendo Labo
We also know about the Nintendo Switch and now you may be hearing whispers of the new “Nintendo Labo” that’s hit the gaming scene. Your kids are probably all gabbing about it and asking for a trip to the store to buy a kit of their own. But, as a parent, you may not be…
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The Ultimate Back To School Shopping Guide
Once summer starts winding down and school wish lists are sent out, that back-to-school fever (and sometimes anxiety) really starts to settle in. But, there’s no need to fret about it! We’ve compiled the ultimate back-to-school guide to get you through all of the rough patches. From the best places to get the goods to…
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The Ultimate Back To School Shopping Guide
Once summer starts winding down and school wish lists are sent out, that back-to-school fever (and sometimes anxiety) really starts to settle in. But, there’s no need to fret about it! We’ve compiled the ultimate back-to-school guide to get you through all of the rough patches. From the best places to get the goods to…
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First Year of School? Here Are the Critical Supplies Your Child Will Need
Is your little guy or gal ready to make the trek into school for the very first time? Are you scrambling to figure out what he/she will need to make this year one of the best experiences? Well, have no fear, here are the critical supplies your child will need; both for in the classroom…
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Awesome And Effective Ways For You To Get Free Baby Bottle Samples
When it comes to having a baby, the parents will need all the help they can get. Parents will usually welcome any kind of support, especially when it is in the form of freebies. This is why there are smart parents out there who do what they can to save money by getting free products…
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Bike Safety: How to fit Kids for Bike Helmets
Bike is a one of the most favorite toy for a kid. Today you will find different kind of bikes for different age group of kids. There is balance bike for the toddlers and normal pedal bike for bigger kids. But as they are kids some safety precaution should be taken when you give…
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50 Great Websites For New Parents: Help, Guidance, Tricks, & More
New parents are inundated with so much information, fear, stress, anxiety, questions, worries, and wishes. Those overwhelmed feelings may start when the pregnancy test comes back positive or the moment that tiny bundle of joy is held in their arms for the first time. Thankfully, there are more resources than ever for getting quick advice,…
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10 YouTube Channels to Help Kids Learn English
Adverbs, adjectives and nouns, oh my! Most kids need a little boost with English from time to time. You could hire a tutor, but first, why not check out some of these great YouTube channels to help them understand what they need to learn? Help for Elementary Students The GrammarHeads The GrammarHeads are on a…
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Boys and Girls In The Great Outdoors
We live in a modern society that encourages everyone to do what they love. Boys can be nurturing and caring, they can love to cook and sew. Girls are encouraged to get outdoors. Experience hiking, camping, and other activities that used to be boys only. We accept that what we provide for our sons to…
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The best DIY toys ideas you could make for kids at home
If you are looking for a birth day gift, Christmas gift for you kid why don’t you make it with your kids? Making hand made gifts with you kids not only create awesome memories for you kids but also improve their creative skills. Here are the best DIY toys ideas you could “play” with your…
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15 Apps Great for New Parents
Baby’s here! Discover how you can use your mobile device to help you and your family get a handle on this parenting gig. Why not check out some of these apps to get answers to your questions, organize your world, take care of the little one, and generally make your life a bit easier? Baby…
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Best Balance Bike Reviews & Ultimate Balance Bike Buying Guide
Introduction Learning how to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones in a child’s early years. Parents often have difficulty teaching kids both the skills of riding a bike and how to be confident while riding. There are several ways to make the learning process earlier. One method which has become very…