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Hyperactive Children: 4 Keys to Keeping the Reins on an Abundance of Energy

As much as we like to see our children have a great time, dealing with a hyperactive child who always seems to be running high is no easy feat. Parenting in this day and age is challenging enough as we race to keep up with a world that has a hyperactive ... Read >

Beware of Hyperactive Parenting: 5 Tips to Keep From Pushing Children Too Hard

The American lifestyle has changed a lot in the past few decades, and suddenly we find ourselves surrounded with more life opportunities than we could ever hope to fit in one lifetime. And of course we all want the best for our children, so many parents ... Read >

Safe Sports: 5 Tips for Keeping Kids Injury-Free on the Field

Kids love playing sports, and parents love all the good things that come out of a kid staying active in a structured environment. But that isn't to say that sports don't come with a risk of injury, and children end up in the doctor's office or hospital r... Read >

Breaking Bread: 4 Ways Eating Together Benefits Your Family

While many of the wonders of the modern world have transformed our lives and opened up potentials we never could have dreamed of before, not all of the changes have been good. One way this is true is the way that Americans eat. Most of us are far too bu... Read >

Summer Fun For The Family: 4 Outdoor Activities To Keep Your Kids Moving

Summer is on the way, and no doubt the children are getting excited already about all the extra time they will have now that they don't have to worry about school anymore. But the last thing you want is to have your kids hiding in the house, missing out ... Read >

Healthy Play: Four Tips For Teaching Children To Play Constructively

I'm a big fan of unstructured play as a way to not only give kids a break but create an environment where they get exercise and a host of other benefits. Free play time allows children to be creative and explore their world, both on an emotional and soci... Read >

Five Negative Effects Of Pushing Children To Take Children Sports Too Seriously

Most parents want the best for their children; this goes without saying. We want our children to have access to all the greatest things in life and start out life with a bang. Many parents in modern America strive to become a "super-parent" for this ver... Read >

Help Your Children Forget The Score And Learn To Enjoy Sports

I've been happy to see that in recent years there is a significant trend of parents who are beginning to reject the idea that sports excellence need be hammered into our children and are returning to the age-old idea of sports as a way for kids to simply ... Read >

The Importance Of Unstructured Play Time

Both our lives and the lives of our children seem much more regimented in these modern times. It seems we work ourselves to the bone to provide a life where our child is worked to the bone, all in hopes of giving them what we never had in life. But just... Read >

Four Important Rules To Keep Your Children Safe On A Bicycle

As the weather beings warming up, many children take to the streets on two wheels, whether riding their bikes to school, running errands around town, or just hanging out with their buddies. And this is a good thing because bicycles are a fantastic means ... Read >

Safe In The Sun: Keeping Children Safe As Summer Approaches

Nobody appreciates the summertime as much as our children—except for maybe parents, who are thrilled to see the smiles on their sons' and daughters' faces, taking to the streets as winter fades. It is great to see them get the exercise they want and need... Read >

Bring Your Educational Institution To The Modern Era With Digital Technology

These days, it isn't always easy to keep the public, whether students or visitors, from getting distracted while on your campus. In every educational institution in the country, you see people walking around talking, texting, or even surfing the internet... Read >

Four Ways To Ensure You Do Not Raise Your Children To Be Lazy

Nobody wants their child to grow up lazy, but a lot of parents are too busy these days to teach their kids all the principles they want to bestow on them. For instance, we often don't want to take the time to teach or motivate our child to do something, ... Read >

Safe Play: Simple Tips On Keeping Your Children Out Of Harm's Way While Playing Outside

When kids get old enough to start playing outside on their own, they are suddenly exposed to a host of new risks. Outside, the environment they face is not quite as controlled as an indoor environment, and many parents don't take the time to "child-proof... Read >

Bicycle Rider Safety: 4 Tips For Staying Safe While Pedaling America's Roads

These days, with pollution levels reaching disastrous proportions and fuel prices at all-time highs, it has become more attractive than ever to get rid of the car and start riding a bicycle everywhere, or to at least have a bike sitting around that you ca... Read >