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Children’s Birthday Party Activities

Planning a child’s birthday party can be tricky. You need to decide how long the party will last, how many children to invite and what you will do with them once they arrive. Unless you have one large activity that spans the entire length of the party, such as bowling or roller skating, choose several activities that match the birthday child’s interest and that will take about 45 minutes to an hour each.

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Spring Break Driving You Nuts? Do This!

Moms, it’s that time of year again! The week that kids look forward to all winter long, and the week that parents don’t… Spring break has been underway around the country for a few weeks now, and whether you have one kid on break or multiple home at different times, it’s easy to run out of ways to entertain them. Luckily, it’s just as easy to jump back into the spring break attitude with a few fresh ideas and activities. The kids will have so much fun they won’t want to go back to school on Monday morning! (Uh oh, is that a good thing?)

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Attending Autism-Related Events

Where do I take my child? My best answer is wherever I need to.But, sometimes, we take him to events that center around autism. For example, for the last five years, I have volunteered for Walk Now for Autism Speaks Los Angeles. It is one of largest walk events in the country. Throughout the year, due to planning, Autism Speaks has monthly meetings. I not only have my son at the walk event itself, but I bring him to my meetings.

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Leg Toning Exercises During Pregnancy

Exercising during pregnancy will improve how you feel both physically and emotionally. Toning your legs through resistance training and cardiovascular exercise will prepare you for the rigors of motherhood, from toting your little one around to chasing after him once he learns to crawl and walk. Even if you exercised prior to becoming pregnant, always check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine.

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Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Teens

Gone are the days of Sponge Bob cakes and pirate pinatas. Birthday parties for teenagers demand a whole new planning process, from themes to activities, location to guest list policies. Make the event fun for both you and your teen by allowing your teenager to have some control over the birthday party, such as the guest list, the party snacks or the activities, as long as the plans meet with your budget and your approval.