Plus, hanging out with people of similar age allows your teens to feel like they’re being understood. After all, more often than not, they share the same preferences, speak the same language, and value the same things. That’s why hanging out with friends while doing fun teen activities...
None of the hospital staff wanted to have anything to do with him. The head nurse was the only one who could stand up to him. She walked into his room and announced, “I have to take your temperature.” After complaining for several minutes, he finally settled down, crossed his arms ...
As Dueck can attest, taking an adult time out is easier said than done. That’s why Arnall recommends families sit down together and create a Yes List. On this list, which can be taped to the fridge, are acceptable things to do before you scream or say something you’re going to regr...
Staying in contact with friends or family over the summer is important for your child's social and emotional health. Gather cousins, neighbors, or school friends your kids miss seeing and do something fun together. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spend time with others. Bake cookies ...
We do this together as one party, but only one can prove to be as awesome as well. When the kids arrive they draw a number. We have team 1 and team 2. Each group will need an adult chaperon. Each team starts with a pen. They go from one house to another in your neighborhood ...
A great activity both for younger and older kids, this one unifies everyone because of its sheer silliness. An adult holds a stack of activity cards and asks kids to yodel, spin around on one leg, moo like a cow, quack like a duck, hop backwards, you get the drift. Not only is th...
21 Best Water Activities for Kids To Beat the Heat at Home Mother and daughters eating sandwiches on car boot.Image Source / Getty Images Nighttime Summer Fun Arm yourself with bug spray and you're ready for an evening in the night air. Here are some ideas for enjoying an evening outside...
We happened apon this place because the girls wanted to ride the sling shot. Otis found out we had a birthday girl and gave us 4 moms/our daughters free tickets to ride the go carts. He was so nice and helpful, when many could try to take advantage of tourists. It was an amazing ...
An epic journey was had as the Queen and her royal daughters traveled through the forest ( by the recommendation of a dragon with an astonishing headpiece, living in a nearby cave) to search for Princes. Upon meeting, the couples agreed to marriage (the classical ending) as they journeyed ...
Super family day: this was our third trail with our daughters, now 11 years old, the first when they were 9. We really love the way it is set out, not too easy, not too difficult although I believe each time we had to use the online support. It‘s a very...