Single Parent Activities
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Series: Media Literacy for the Family--Video Games
Children are surrounded by the media, however, despite the many studies that say how horrible it is for kids, I have found it to be quite educational and rewarding. This series aims to show the good thatt he media has to offer and to suggest ways parents and their kids can be proactive in creating a media-safe home.
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Finding Fun in Everyday Things: Toilet Paper
Have fun exploring the fun and quirky sides to everyday things. Make the most of the mundane!
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Series: Finding Fun in Everyday Things
Family fun with everyday things
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Spring Break
Don't let Spring Break break your bank account. Some fun activities my son and I enjoyed during Spring Break. Perhaps your family would enjoy them too!
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Chess, Anyone?
Playing a game of chess is a great way to bond with your child. You learn a lot about their decision-making skills and they learn how fun beating their parents at a game can be!
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E-mail (Pen) Pals: Internet Connects Friends in Far Away Lands
Pen Pals provide an inexpensive, educational, and humbling experience for children. Computers speed up the communication process between pals and increase the fun!
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Mixed-Race Children, Ethnicity, and School Multicultural Projects
Schools determined to embrace multiculturalism by way of ethnicity projects must first learn how to separate the two. Failing to do so isolates and invalidates children of mixed heritage.
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PB and J
Share the history, magic, and the fun of this popular American treat with your kids!
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Relax!
Quick, easy, and fun techniques to help your child (and you) relax.
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The Color of Our Superheroes
Discover & explore the colorful history of superheroes with your child.
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When Meanness is Cool--Talking With Kids About Bullying
Talk with your kids about bullying, it can do a world of good.
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TV Turn-Off Week?!?!? Oh No!!!
Making the most out of TV Turn-Off Week...no matter how much it kills you!
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Play Time!
Playing with your kids can be great fun, great exercize, and great therapy!
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Television Time!
Making televison viewing meaningful, educational, and fun for your family. Good shows are out there!
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Family Luau Party
Warm up your winter with a family luau!
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Monkeys and Dogs Are We!
Celebrate the New Year with a fun new twist...Chinese style!
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California Gleaning
A cool and helpful way to give to those in need.
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Celebrating Fall
Fall is an amazing and enjoyable time of year!
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Our Summer So Far...
How Wyatt and I Played This Summer
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Summertime Science
Take advantage of the wonderful weather to get outdoors and experiment with nature. Summertime is a great time for science!
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Fabulous Fishy Weekend
This amusing day trip starts off during the week making fish print t-shirts (with a real fish, then takes you on an adventure to coastal tide pools and an inexpensive marine museum. Guaranteed good times to be had by all!
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Unlock the Magic in Children’s Books:
A Parent’s Guide for Finding Quality Children’s Literature
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Mystery Muffin Morning
A fun family book club event!
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Backyard Critters Scavenger Hunt:
Excitement and Education in Your Own Backyard!
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