Birthday Party Ideas for a 13 Year Old
If you have a child turning 13, you have probably heard a whole litany of daily complaints, including “I’m so bored.” Unfortunately, if you are planning a party for his birthday, you are at risk of hearing a whole room full of preteens and young teens crying out this whine. Transport your kids to a fun party to ensure excitement and imagination take over any boredom they could experience.
Creative & Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
As you spend hours in the kitchen basting the turkey and mashing potatoes, keep the kids busy with some Thanksgiving-themed activities, that will give them special ownership of the day. Use the down time in between cooking, preparing and watching the parades and football to give your child some tangible gratitude opportunities.
Easy Wood Crafts for Kids
Wood is a versatile, inexpensive crafting element. You can decorate it with any number of accessories and decorations. You can build things with many pieces of wood or attach pieces to one another. Give the kids a few simple pieces of wood and a few craft supplies to use with them and their imaginations will run wild.
How to Plan a Baby’s Room
If you are ready to get your mind off the morning sickness and back pain or the waiting for the adoption to be finalized, start planning your baby’s nursery. Get all the furniture and decorations ready for the new arrival before he is ready. Place everything you need in the nursery, but don’t overwhelm it with too many items. There will be plenty of toys, furniture, equipment and accessories that will arrive over the coming months. Leave some room for them.
How to Stop Nail Biting
If your child has developed the nasty habit of nail biting, it might be time to intervene. You can teach him to stop this habit. If you also have possess this habit, you might want to join your child in stopping. You can serve as examples and reminders for each other as you stop your nail biting habits.