Benefits And Disadvantages Of Raising A Family In The City
Bella Breakdown The baby boomer generation moved to the suburbs in masses in order to raise their children. They sought safety, comfort, space and good school systems. Many of their kids grew up in cold-e-sacs, riding their bikes in the street or playing hide-and-seek from one neighbor’s lawn to the next. Now, their children (the millennials) are flocking to the city, swearing to themselves that they will never move back to dreary, boring suburban life. But what of their future kids? Will millennials eventually decide that their children are better off growing up in similar environments to the ones...
Engaging Ways to Expose Children to Art & Culture
Art, Culture & Kids These days, most kids know the latest movie coming to theaters each Friday, the words to the most popular songs on the radio, and their favorite food to eat at McDonald’s or Chick Fil-A. However, when asked to name a composer of a symphony, what Greek food they enjoy, or an artist whose paintings they admire, they might be a bit lost. While some schools teach some of these things, so much of the curriculum is focused on testing goals and standards, that there is not always a lot of room for the extra, cultural...
Fun & Impactful Ways to Celebrate Earth Day With the Family
An Earth Day Celebration The Whole Family Can Enjoy Earth Day, which is this Friday, April 22, is a day to remind us to preserve our precious planet and home. It is also a wonderful opportunity to teach our children how to do their part to reduce the impact we each have on the planet, as well as ways we can preserve the beauty and health of Mother Earth. Make a pact as a family to do one thing this year to help preserve the Earth. You could decide to use only reusable bags rather than plastic at the...
Easter Sugar High? How to Revamp Your Easter Plans
How to Have A Super Sweet Easter Without All The Sugar I feel like we just got rid of the Valentine’s Day candy and now Easter is almost here! I have been trying to find ways to make Easter special for my children without overloading their baskets with candy. Although I of course will be providing plenty of candy, I don’t want to go overboard. The crash my kids have after the sugar high is not pretty! Sugar High Reducer #1 Firstly, I am “padding” their baskets with books they love, as well as some small toys. You can...
Family Friendly Product Review: Osmo
Why Your Kids (& You) Will Love Osmo! With the Holiday Season right around the corner, most of us are trying to find just the right gift for our kids. It is so easy to get caught up in the commercialism of how much is on display in stores, on commercials, and on the internet. I don’t typically endorse products, but this is one I think is special enough where I wanted to share it with all of you. Like most parents, I try really hard to find technology products that are worthwhile—not a waste of money OR time. Last, Christmas,...
