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Halloween Tricks (for Parents)

As we head into Halloween, I want to offer a few cautions based on 18 Halloweens as a parent. First: Feed your kids dinner BEFORE they go Trick or Treating. This took me five years to learn. Children will not eat peas and chicken after 20 Reese’s peanut butter cups. Second: Please do not limit…

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Fun Games for Kids Outside

While unstructured and open outdoor activities, such as playing in a swimming pool or going on a nature walk, suffice some of the time, outdoor games give children more structure. Whether you are hosting a party or just wiling away the afternoon in a park, scheduling outside games varies the pace and encourages children to interact with one another in new ways. Emphasize cooperative games and activities that have children banding together to beat the clock or accomplish a task.