Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day – a great time to talk with your family about ways to keep your pets safe during an emergency. Some tips include never leaving open flames unattended, storing your pets’ leashes and collars near an exit to your home, and replacing outside water Read more
Summer is the best month to try out a new veggie! Head out to your garden, a Farmer’s Market, or the grocery store and have your family look at all the colors of vegetables. Pick out something interesting and then work together to look up recipes. If children are more Read more
Disc golf is a fun family activity to do outside. All you need to start the fun is a disc (a special disc golf one or just a frisbee) and a course to play on. Some city parks departments have started incorporating disc golf courses within their parks and along Read more
Each year for the Fourth of July, PBS hosts “A Capitol Fourth”, a concert featuring live musical performances. This year’s concert will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and will contain a lineup of performers from pop, country, R&B, classical, and Broadway. Expect to see Fantasia, Smokey Robinson, Fitz and Noelle Read more
Can’t wait for July 4 to see fireworks? Make your own painted version with just a few supplies. You’ll need scissors, paper, paint, a plate (a disposable paper plate works great!), and several inner carboard tubes from a roll of toilet paper. You can also use the inner cardboard roll Read more
For just a little taste of water fun, try this fun activity that can be adapted for children of all ages. For toddlers and young children, grab some small plastic toys (sea animals like whales, sharks, and fish) and put one in each compartment of an ice tray. Fill the Read more
Before you hit the water this year, make sure your family knows everything they can about water safety. The American Red Cross website offers lots of information, such as the skills of water competency, what to do in a water emergency, and general water safety tips. The information is presented Read more
Make a sun print today for the summer solstice. Construction paper works best as it fades easily. Have your family collect several different kinds of objects to experiment with – natural objects, such as leaves or flowers but also consider using some of their toys, such as plastic dinosaurs and Read more
You can do a lot of fun things with a beach ball, even if you can’t get to an actual beach. And since beach balls can be found at most dollar stores, it doesn’t take much money to buy several for your family’s enjoyment. One thing you can do is Read more
To make an ocean sensory bottle today, just grab an empty water bottle or plastic sandwich bag, make sure it is well sealed, and fill it with a mixture of sand, rice, and small items such as beads, seashells, or plastic coins. Children (and adults) will be mesmerized for hours Read more