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Kid Holiday Fun, Activities and Issues

Kids eagerly await the holidays, and parents have a lot to do with planning, kid exchanges, and ensuring overall health and safety. Here are tips to consider.
Tipping Your Child's Care Provider or Teacher
The holidays and end-of-year are two standard times that many families show their appreciation of their child's care provider, teacher, and even school bus driver with a tip. Should you, and if so, how much?
Quick and Creative Kid Gift Exchange Ideas--All For Under $2
Your child's class is exchanging token gifts this holiday season, or your kid's care provider wants each parent to contribute something special to be placed in a kid's stocking. What can you do and how much should you spend? With a little creativity, you can create a memorable gift from the heart without spending much dough.
Preschooler Resolutions
Setting goals isn't just for adults or for New Year Resolutions. Use key milestones such as a child's birthday, starting daycare or school, moving to a new room, or any other rite of passage to take the opportunity to help your young child on the road toward independence and growing up! Even if your child can't read, write down goals that are age appropriate and review them with your child on a…
Trick or Treat
Trick or treat! Before your kids shout the words of "trick or treat" this year, here are some safety tips you should know!
New Year's Goals & Fun For Kids
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun family activity as well as one led by child care providers or daycare center teachers alike as well. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great family or team activity. Here are ways to get started.
Teacher Gifts They'll Be Sure To Appreciate
End-of-the-school year parties are approaching quickly, and the celebration provides the perfect opportunity to give a token of appreciation to your child's teacher. The thoughtful gesture needs not be expensive. Teachers share some of their favorite gifts received.
8 Ways to Turn Family Holidays from Ho-Hum to Ho-Ho-Ho!
Seeking some of that holiday magic for you and your family this season? Here are some ideas to help families reconnect with the spirit of the season.
Recipe for a Healthy, Stress-Free Holiday
The holidays are a time for joy and celebration--not stress and obligations. The following recipe can help you make this season a happier and healthier one.
Make Houseguests and Their Children Feel At Home
Before you extend a welcome to guests and their children for an upcoming wedding, holiday celebration, or any special event, consider ways to add comfort and warmness to their stay. Here are tips for ensuring that the visit is memorable and a positive experience for all.
Seven Things To Do Now To Prepare Your Holiday Budget
Whether it's Christmas, Hunukkah, a big New Year's Eve Bash, or a winter vacation, the time is now to get your finances in order to avoid debt and regrets that can lead to the holiday blues.
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