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Family new year celebrations

Family New Year Celebrations

The end of the year is an ideal time to celebrate as a family, look back on the year, and plan for the year ahead. Here are some New Year…

How to Cope With Family Holiday Stress

Preparing for the Holidays as a Family

The holiday season can be exciting for the whole family, but it can also feel like a whirlwind of activity. Here are some tips to help you and…

Thanksgiving recipes you can make with your child

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family and connect over a delicious meal. Getting your child involved with Thanksgiving cooking…

Fun Activities for Multi Generational Families

Fun Activities for Multi-Generational Families

Multi-generational families offer a unique opportunity for family members of all ages to bond and learn from each other. Whether you live in a…

3 recipes your child can help make

3 Kid-Friendly Recipes

For your young child, helping you prepare food can be very empowering. They can develop self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, as well as…

Preschool parent involvement

5 Ways Parents Can Get Involved in Preschool

At our Aventura preschool for 4-year-olds, we welcome parents…

Winter Themed Crafts for Preschoolers

Winter-Themed Crafts for Preschoolers

Winter is an ideal time to cozy up at home as a family and create together. Try these winter-themed craft ideas with your preschooler.

Creating Family Holiday Traditions

Creating Family Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions are a wonderful way for families to build memories. Even if there are things you’ve done every year, there are always more fun…

Supporting Your Child in the Kitchen

Supporting Your Child in the Kitchen

Empowering your child to help out in the kitchen supports them to learn vital life skills while building self-confidence and a sense of…

Cold Weather Family Activities

Cold-Weather Family Activities

Whether your winter is cold or mild, there are many fun activities that are ideal for the whole family. Here are just four family-friendly…

Using Natural Materials in Arts and Crafts

Using Natural Materials in Arts and Crafts

Children love to create and make things with their hands. Not only does this help them express themselves, but it’s a unique opportunity to help…

Family new year celebrations

Family New Year Celebrations

The end of the year is an ideal time to celebrate as a family, look back on the year, and plan for the year ahead. Here are some family-friendly…

Considerations for a family pet

Considerations for a Family Pet

A pet is a treasured member of the family, and many children are excited to welcome one into the home. However, when bringing a pet into your…

Autumn crafts for children

Autumn Crafts for Children

Spend some quality time with your child and encourage their creativity with these four fun and engaging fall crafts for children.…

Educational benefits of play

Educational Benefits of Play

Children love to play, and it’s an essential part of early education. Even in the simplest of games, children are learning critical life skills…

Strategy games for young children

Strategy Games for Young Children

According to Scholastic, board games have many benefits for young children, including building skills in language, teamwork, focus, hand-eye…

Making chores fun for children

Making Chores Fun for Children

According to a study by Brown University School of Medicine, children who helped with household chores had higher persistence and increased levels…

Holiday season crafts for preschoolers

Holiday Crafts for Preschoolers

The holidays are here again, and it’s an ideal time to help your child express their creativity with crafts. Enjoy completing these holiday crafts…

Grandparents and babysitting

Grandparents and Babysitting

According to a recent study, in households where a child’s grandparents do not live with them, nearly one in four children under five is regularly…

Ideas to teach your child about space

Ideas to Teach Your Child About Space

Children have big imaginations, and nothing seems to spark that imagination more than outer space. With so many possibilities, children love to…

Celebrating birthdays during quarantine

Celebrating Birthdays During Quarantine

Children love celebrating their birthday with friends and fun activities. If your child will be celebrating a birthday in quarantine, they may be…

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Easy and Fun Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids

Play and crafting are fantastic ways for children to learn more about the world around them, and it’s also a great chance for you to become a…

Indoor scavenger hunt ideas for kids

Indoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

When the weather is rainy or too cold for outdoor activities, your children can still burn off some energy and indulge their natural curiosity…

New years day family activities

New Year's Day Family Activities

Many families have their own New Year traditions, and it’s always fun to celebrate another year together as a family. Here are some ideas for New…

4 holiday themed sensory play ideas

4 Holiday-Themed Sensory Play Ideas

Since children learn through hands-on experiences, you may want to consider a sensory…

Fun things to do with kids in december

Fun Things To Do With Kids in December

With the holidays approaching, many families are looking forward to some relaxed days off to spend together. Here are some ideas for…

Keeping your child entertained while traveling

Keeping Your Child Entertained While Traveling

This summer, many families will be enjoying family vacations and day trips. If you’re traveling this summer, you may be wondering how you can keep…

Ideas for decorating your child bedroom

Ideas for Decorating Your Child's Bedroom

Whether your child is settling into their bedroom for the first time, or simply wants something new, you may be looking for décor ideas. Here are…

Ten family bonding ideas

Ten Family Bonding Ideas

As a parent, you know how special quality time with your child is. Families lead busy lives, but it’s important to carve out key bonding time…

Setting family holiday goals

Setting Family Holiday Goals

This time of year, many of us are thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. However, setting goals for the holiday season can be an ideal time for…

Preparing for family holiday trips

Preparing for Family Holiday Trips

Even though the time for family summer vacations is past us,…

Age appropriate halloween activities for children

Age-Appropriate Halloween Activities for Children

Halloween can be a fun time for many children and adults. However, some children may be too young to participate in traditional Halloween…

How to integrate a pet into your family

How to Integrate a Pet Into Your Family

Whether you are adopting an adult animal or bringing home a new puppy or kitten, there are several things to keep in mind in order to help your…

6 summer day trip ideas for families

6 Summer Day Trip Ideas for Families

Summer is an ideal time to create memories as a family. However, with our busy schedules and finances to consider, a long family vacation may not…

Tips for vacationing with young children

Tips for Vacationing With Young Children

Family vacations are an ideal time to bond and build memories that will last a lifetime. However, many parents of young children experience…

Fun springtime crafts for children

Fun Springtime Crafts for Children

With its blooming flowers, budding trees and chirping birds, spring is full of elements that can spark your child’s imagination. Celebrate the…

Getting your child involved in holiday traditions

Getting Your Child Involved in Holiday Traditions

This holiday season, you may be wondering how you can get your young child more involved. No matter what your family celebrates, holiday…

Ideas for one on one time with your child

Ideas for One-on-One Time With Your Child

According to a study by the University of Iowa, infants and…

5 preschooler birthday party ideas

5 Preschooler Birthday Party Ideas

Birthday parties are exciting for preschoolers. However, planning birthday parties for children can leave parents feeling tired and stressed. Here…

5 easter crafts for preschoolers

5 Easter Crafts for Preschoolers

Easter is around the corner, and now is a great time to help your child express their creative side with these five easy and affordable Easter…

Why should you play with your child

Why Should You Play With Your Child?

Whether it’s make-believe, hide-and-seek, or backyard soccer, toddlers and preschoolers love to play. Play helps them to learn about their world.…

Springtime activities for the whole family

12 Springtime Activities for the Whole Family

Spring is just around the corner, and depending on where you live, that may mean your whole family is looking forward to resuming outdoor…

Eating at restaurants with your preschooler

Eating at Restaurants With Your Preschooler

While sitting down to a home-cooked meal is a wonderful experience for families to share, sometimes it can also be a treat to take a break from…

7 ways to celebrate the holiday spirit

7 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Spirit

No matter what you celebrate this time of year, you may be looking for ideas about how you can help your child celebrate the spirit of the…

Age appropriate halloween costumes for kids

Age-Appropriate Halloween Costumes for Kids

Whether your child is excited to go trick-or-treating with friends or have a spooky Halloween party at home, a good costume is a key factor in the…

Indoor activities for preschoolers

Rainy Day? Try These Indoor Activities for Preschoolers

On days when the weather’s too poor to enjoy educational activities outdoors, you and your preschooler can still have fun indoors. Here are some…