Parent-Child Activities

Kids often spend a lot of time indoors watching TV and playing video games. Though some indoor activity is fine, it's important for kids to play outdoors regularly.

Nov 20, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Kids love attending sleepovers, but it can be stressful for a child who wets the bed. However, it's possible for a bedwetting child to spend the night with friends.

Nov 12, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Use thanksgiving activities and games to teach kids about gratitude, appreciation and the importance of giving thanks for the blessings in life.

Nov 7, 2009 - Melanie Mulrooney

Parents can have free or cheap creative play for kids by using plain paper, building things with empty boxes, having backyard fun and playing dress up with old clothes.

Sep 27, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Families can exercise safely this summer by drinking plenty of water, having good sun protection, avoiding extreme temperatures and recognizing signs of heat exhaustion.

Jun 7, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

The summer is a wonderful time to spend with small children and it doesn't have to cost the earth to keep them entertained! Discover how with these 5 easy ideas.

May 12, 2009 - Tristania Currie

Children can learn and improve their reading and writing skills when parents make literacy a focus in the home and together, become engaged in family literacy practices.

May 9, 2009 - Barbara Abromitis

Properly installed and maintained playground equipment and constant parental supervision are crucial to prevent playground injuries in children.

Mar 27, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Allowing children to help and work in the home garden is a useful approach to build practical skills and nurture their love for nature.

Mar 20, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

The family backyard can be transformed into a fun and safe playground for young children.

Mar 19, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Celebrate Easter with meaningful and interesting activities that will engage both parents and children.

Mar 12, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Organize a fun and safe Easter egg hunt by setting boundaries, drawing up a map, using plastic eggs, keeping a record of the eggs used and offering prizes for winners.

Mar 11, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Make this Easter more exciting by engaging the kids with fun and easy Easter Egg decorating activities.

Mar 10, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

How do they say "Happy Birthday" in other languages? Learn the cultural experience of "Happy Birthday" around the world.

Mar 1, 2009 - Jared Plotkin

Any stay-at-home parent in need of a pick-me-up this time of year can find at least one thing on this list that will brighten his or her outlook on life.

Feb 22, 2009 - Nicole Schuchart

Children of different ages need different kind of physical activities. Find out how parents can be activity providers for infants, toddlers and older children.

Feb 3, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

The Language Experience Approach is an effective classroom method that parents can easily use at home to develop early literacy skills in preschoolers and early readers.

Jan 31, 2009 - Barbara Abromitis

Children need to stay active and continue playing even on cold days during winter.

Jan 26, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Letting children help in their birthday party preparation is a great way for parents to spend time with them as well as to reduce party costs.

Jan 23, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents need to plan, prepare and be actively involved to ease the transition from preschool to school life for children.

Dec 20, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Celebrating the Yuletide season is a lot more fun when there are meaningful and interesting Christmas activities for both parents and kids.

Nov 27, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents can turn old Christmas cards into decorative items or fun activity tools for children.

Nov 8, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

A successful playgroup often provides a wide range of fun, interesting and meaningful activities for children.

Sep 28, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

The unexpected day off school because of weather is every school-age child's dream come true. A stay-at-home parent can turn a snow day into a day of constructive fun.

Aug 25, 2008 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Trick-or-treat tailgating brings Halloween fun to a parking lot, where kids go from car to car gathering up treats.

Aug 12, 2008 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick