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Age 10 Birthday Party Ideas
Many moms struggle to find activities that are youthful enough for their 10 year olds without being overly childish. Children in this age group are often difficult to please as they fall into the category of early pre-teen and, as such, are in the midst of a challenging transition. To ensure that your 10 year old has a party to remember, focus on crafting an event that appeals to her specific interests and provides a plethora of diversions for her and her guests to partake in.
15 Tips for Communicating With Your Teen
Communicating with a teenager can be a daunting task. Every teenager is different and many parents just dont know how to reach them. Over many years of speaking with teenagers, I have developed certain techniques that make communicating easier and more effective. Here are my top 15:
Carnival Theme Parties
When the weather is pleasant, it is great fun to host an outdoor carnival. The event can be small-scale and done on a budget, or the whole community can chip in to make it a grand party. Either way, a carnival theme party is the ideal way to engage in old-fashioned, outdoor fun. Be sure to have plenty of water and other beverages on hand so that participants stay hydrated.
Tips for International Travel With Preschoolers
Whether your vision of an international trip is lazing in a hammock at the beach or climbing archaeological ruins, the experience is fundamentally changed when traveling with a preschooler. That is not to say that preschoolers cannot make international travel fun, interesting and rewarding, just that you must make an itinerary with a child’s interests and stamina in mind. With a few simple guidelines, the vacation can be enjoyable for preschoolers and adults alike.
Ideas for Children’s Songs With Movement
Before flashy video games, hand-held computer toys and mesmerizing animated movies, there were songs. While the high-tech diversions have their place, songs offer a wholesome alternative for kids. As a bonus, children’s songs with movement stimulate development and imagination and provide entertaining exercise. “You don’t have to have a good voice to sing with your children; kids just love to hear their parents’ voices,” says Karen Buriss, a Chicago-based Kindermusik teacher and children’s performer. Check out these ideas—specific and general, some familiar and maybe some new ones—for children’s songs with movement.