Want to keep you children entertained all summer without breaking the bank? Curious about what you can do in Dallas during your time off? The cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Dallas offer exciting, inexpensive things to do with your child this summer. In this article, we give you a 2018 plan for a week-long summer “staycation” for you and your child using locations and events … [Read more...]
Why Learning to Swim is Important for Your Child
“You made it all the way across! Way to go Bobby!” I said to my son as he showed me what he accomplished in swim lessons. Our family is very active. We cycle, hike and swim. We even have a pool in our backyard. Our six-year-old son swims at his friend’s pool, our neighborhood pool, and attends a water park frequently with his day camp. An adult is with him every time he is near water, but he … [Read more...]
Building Your Child’s Vocabulary by Having a Fun Family Game Night
We know that students tend to learn best when they are having fun. So, how can we improve our student’s vocabulary while the whole family is having fun? There are a number of games available at our local or online department and toy stores that can boost the depth, understanding, and fluency of your student’s language usage and vocabulary, all the while bringing the family together for an evening … [Read more...]
How I Saved Thanksgiving with Cell Phone Rules… And How You Can Too
The day before Thanksgiving, I fought with myself about setting up cell phone rules for the family I love: 3 daughters, 3 son-in laws, 3 grandsons, and 3 granddaughters. I know I wanted my family to have face-to face conversations since it is so rare that we are all together in one place. I know I wanted to set some boundaries for phones during our holiday get together. And I knew I risked … [Read more...]