Most Inspiring Youth Athletes of 2012
Five inspiring stories that may make you weep a little; These kids have won our hearts! These student athletes may be young, but they have hearts of gold. Watch these five inspirng stories. Don’t...
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Parents, children react to this heinous tragedy We are overwhelmed by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Our hearts break for those in Newtown, Connecticut. There are no words that can...
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How to Survive the Holidays with Kids
Kicking off Day 1 of the 12 Day Holiday Survival Guide for Parents Remember when the days between Thanksgiving and winter break seemed to take so long... and you couldn’t wait for school to be out...
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Traveling with Kids on Vacation
Day 2 of 12 Day Holiday Survival Guide Tips to making holiday travels easier Are you traveling for the holidays? Winter holidays can bring fun visits with family and exciting vacations. The stress...
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Fun Paper and Pencil Games to Play
These games can easily be played on a plane, in the car or anywhere to keep kids occupied. Keep kids engaged on plane rides and in the car with fun and simple games that only require paper and pencil...
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Waiting Games for the Plane or Car
Fun and semi-active games for kids to play while seated on a plane, train or automobile It's Day 4 of the 12 Day Holiday Survival Guide for Parents. Keep kids active even while they're in their seats...
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Activities for Kids during Airport Layovers
Games and activities to do with your kids while waiting in an airport Airport layovers can seem long and frustrating, especially for children, to be stuck indoors waiting to travel. Make layovers fun...
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34 Conversation Starters for Your Family
School breaks are a great time to get kids talking, start with these fun conversation starters. Holiday breaks from school can be long for both kids and adults. Take advantage of the time away from...
View ArticleTeaching the Giving Spirit to Kids
Ideas and tips for volunteering and donating with the family this holiday season One of the easiest ways to limit holiday stress is to take time to think of others. Stepping outside of ourselves, we...
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Group Games for Family Gatherings
10 games and activities to keep multi-age groups of kids entertained Holidays are a time for family gatherings. Cousins of all ages see each other for the first time in months and enjoy playing for...
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Indoor Games to Play at Home
Games and activities to enjoy inside when your kids need a break from outdoor play It's important to get outside to play as much as possible, even if it means bundling up on cold days. But when...
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Fun Educational Games for Kids
Play these academic games this holiday season to keep your kids’ brains on point With two weeks of school break, teachers and parents may be thinking about to keep kids learning through the holiday...
View ArticleRinging in the New Year with Kids
Make celebrating the new year fun for the entire family with these ideas. The New Year is almost upon us. Celebrating 2013 and new beginnings can be a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. We’re...
View ArticleRecess is Doctor Recommended
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the critical role of recess in schools. The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the critical role of recess...
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Game of the Week: Rookie Rugby
How to play Rookie Rugby, a rugby game modified for youth Rugby, which was first played and named after Rugby School in England, is now played all over the world. In the US, rugby football has gained...
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How to Play Helicopter
The Game of the Week is Helicopter, the jump rope game The game of Helicopter is played with a jump rope and several people.read more
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Prevent the Flu by Playing Outdoors
Prevent the spread of colds and flu by getting outdoors to play During the winter, we almost always see an increase in cases of colds and the flu. Why is this? Some doctors believe the flu virus...
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Parents Improve School Play Space
Guest blogger Deb Udo, parent and play advocate, shares her story of improving recess at her daughter's school Deb Udo was a pediatric nurse for more than 10 years before becoming a mother of four....
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
Playworks AmeriCorps members and staff are spending Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day serving our community and remembering a great man's spirit At Playworks, we are honoring Dr.read more
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Cheer of the Week: Boom-Sha-Boom
How to play Boom-Sha-Boom, a fun cheer This week, we're sharing a Cheer of the Week. Cheers are fun ways to build community and bring up the energy level of a group. Cheers typically include silly...
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