Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly ideas:
Indoor Winter Fun Tell the cold weather to take a hike, and get ready to have some fun! * Winter Beach Party Bring that fun-in-the-sun feeling into your home with a winter beach bash. Spread beach towels on the living...... Similar Editorial : by Paula Jones. | Source : Family Crafts
Family Meetings 101 Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and validated. They also allow younger children to feel they are an important part of the decision-making process when it comes to famil...... Similar Editorial : by Johnette Duff. | Source : Family and Culture
Shadow Fun Are you looking for fun projects to do, but are short on supplies? The answer is simple: Shadows! Shadow Tag Turn an ordinary walk to the mailbox into a lively game of shadow tag. It’s played much t...... Similar Editorial : by James Murray. | Source : Family Lifestyle
Summer Anti-Boredom List Before summer vacation turns into a boredom fest, sit down as a family and make a summer anti-boredom list. Write down a mixture of long overdue chores that you’ve been meaning to get done, along wit...... Similar Editorial : by 25072911. | Source : Family Lifestyle
Hula Hoop Hoopla Which favorite toy pastime is fun for all ages and makes adults nostalgic for their childhood? Hula-hooping, of course! Stock up on inexpensive hula hoops and try your hand…er, hips…at these silly ga...... Similar Editorial : by Chris Campbell. | Source : Family Lifestyle
Musical Activities For Guaranteed Fun Music has the power to calm, sooth, energize and make everyone have fun! Try these ideas at your child's next play date or sleepover for a guaranteed good time. 1. Jamming Art: Turn on some music-up...... Similar Editorial : by Ty Cohen. | Source : Family Lifestyle
Fun & Healthy Snacks For Kids Looking for a quick and healthy snack for the kids? Here are a few tasty ideas that you can surprise them with, or let them make on their own. 1. Bugs On A Log: They'll love it just for the name! Si...... Source : Family Lifestyle
Fun & Fruity Recipes Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks…and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make,...... Source : Healthy Food List
Super Easy Trail Mixes & Recipes For Family Outing Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up. * Quick Fix Mix 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup cheese snack crackers ...... Similar Editorial : by Shawn Van Wyk. | Source : Healthy Food List
Cool Snacks For A Hot Summer Beat the heat with these cool summer treats! Mouse Popsicles It’s not what you’re thinking! The name refers to the size of the popsicle—not the contents. Wash a bowl of seedless grapes, and then set ...... Similar Editorial : by Dr. Tara Barker. | Source : Wine Tasting
Simple Science Help children develop a love for science, or nurture their already-growing interest, with these simple experiments. Cloud Maker Ever wanted to catch a cloud in a bottle? Now’s your chance! Pour just...... Similar Editorial : by Robin Mastro. | Source : Dealing with Teenagers
Making Summer Friendships Last Summertime isn’t just about getting dirty, staying up all night, playing in the rain, and going off to camp--It’s about meeting new people. Follow these tips to turn your vacation acquaintances into ...... Similar Editorial : by LeAnn R. Ralph. | Source : Kids and Teens
Holiday De-Stressing Tips For Kids The holiday season can be a hectic, stressing time not only for adults, but also for children: lots of driving around town in traffic jams; schlepping through overcrowded shopping malls; giving up yo...... Similar Editorial : by Laura Turner. | Source : Help for Parents
