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When the school day is over, how do your children spend those precious few hours before dinner, homework, chores and showers turn the evening into a big blur?
If you are home with your children after school, it’s a terrific opportunity to spend quality time together while engaging in fun activities.
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Over scheduled kids, 500 channels of cable TV, video games and portable technology… sometimes it’s hard to carve out a little low-tech, no-stress family time. But flick through your fondest family memories and there are probably a few epic family games.
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For many families, summer is the time to hit the open road and see the country. However, there is a lot of pressure for parents to take their children everywhere, see everything and keep a tight schedule, according to "Family Adventure Mom," Deborah Geigis Berry.
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Summer is finally here. The school year has come to an end and the summer activities can begin: A whirlwind of backyard BBQs, lunch dates at the pool or park, office picnics, family vacations and yes, family reunions. Once upon a time, our extended and immediate family all lived within a five mile radius. Now, our extended families are more widely dispersed; it is rare to run into anyone who still lives in the town where they were born or even raised.
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Think of all of the little things that were magical about summers as a kid: Catching fireflies in a mason jar, eating popsicles on your back steps with colored juice running down your arms or lying in the grass under a tree in your backyard reading your favorite book. Those seemingly little memories are a big part of what makes childhood so special. Here are some ways to make memories this summer with your children that don’t require a lot of effort or planning but will last in their minds for years to come.
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While we all love to encourage our little artists to create, the amount of artwork in the house can become overwhelming! What can parents do with all of those beautiful creations? Here are some unique ways to display your child’s art without burying your fridge in a mountain of construction paper.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children get no more than two hours of screen time per day. The NWF cites studies that show kids spend an average of four minutes per day outside. But it’s not always easy to keep kids away from the screen. Try 5 ways to discourage excessive screen time:
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Looking for new and exciting ways to spend family time? How about a high-tech treasure hunt around town? It’s called geocaching (pronounced jee-oh-cashing), and it’s the fun new way families are getting out of the house to spend time together.
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It'sSpring Break in Kansas City and that means many terrific family fun outings, great classes for Kansas City Kids, and Special Spring Break Programs! This is our guide to Spring Break in KC!
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Winter is that magical time of year when the holidays come and go, snow glistens on the ground, the fireplace crackles and we all get trapped in our houses because it’s too cold to go anywhere! And anyone who has been stuck inside with kids knows that you can’t count on lounging around drinking hot cocoa to entertain them for very long. So here are some ideas of how to entertain your kids at home this winter without spending much or losing your sanity.
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There is something special about family traditions. The comfort of belonging and sharing common memories with loved ones… traditions are a special way to strengthen families and create strong relationships.
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Are you looking for creative ways to spend one-on-one time with your child? Consider starting a new tradition with monthly parent/child date nights. There is a lot of fun to be had in Kansas City!
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Few things conjure up autumn’s enticing colors and scents like the season’s favorite fruit, the apple. Head outside to one of Kansas City’s fall gems—a local orchard or cider mill—and take home fresh-picked apples for bushels of homemade family fun.
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Grandparents Day is Sunday... are you looking for fresh ideas to honor grandparents both near and far? We have great tips to help your kids and their grandparents create and nurture a lasting relationship, even when miles separate.
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A father's story of family fishing.
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Summer! School is out, schedules are free and the living is easy. Or is it? With a little prep work and a plan in place, you can schedule your summer the way it should be—worry free.
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If you want to raise children who are hard workers, patient, generous and even eat their vegetables, then it might be time to plant a garden.
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Good news, Kansas City: The 2010 Winter Olympics are taking place Feb. 12-28. What a great way to lift us out of our winter blues!
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It’s winter in Kansas City, and the snow will fall. While growing up in Blue Springs, my sister, Wendy, and I waited each year for a heavy snow so we could build snowmen and igloos in our backyard. I remember standing in the middle of the yard the morning after such a snow storm. The neighborhood, usually loud with the sounds of children giggling and shouting while playing hide-and-seek or riding their bicycles, was nearly silent except for the soft tinkle of ice covered tree branches swaying in a light breeze.
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When the school bell rings, do your kids run to the TV or video games? After a hard day at school, students need some R & R, but it doesn’t have to come with a plug! Savvy moms can start an After School Club to inspire new hobbies and skills, while creating lasting relationships with their kids.
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