Flashlights, Ladybug Picnics, and Reading Tents
Have you heard about the Summer Slide? No, it’s not the latest backyard toy or a new line dance! It’s the term used to describe the backwards slide that many children make in reading and math over the summer months. Summer gives us more flexible schedules-a little more screen time, a little more outside play, […]
Beat the Summer Heat with Fun Indoor Activities for Your Child
This summer, North Carolina is expected to have hot temperatures, high humidity, and thunderstorms. Even though summer is often the ideal time to play outdoors, prepare for the summer heat (or rain) with this toolbox of fun indoor activities to keep your child safe. 10 Ways to Beat the Heat at Home Take a trip […]
What’s a Great Way to Make Summer Fun?
So, how many times do you think you’ll hear, “I’m bored. I want something to do!” Which as parents, we all know means “I want something fun to do“-certainly not “I want to learn how to sort the laundry!” or “Can I practice taking out the trash?” Such absurdity! How can you have fun and sneak in some […]
Does My Child Have to Sit Down to Share a Book?
Now that I have two toddler grand-babies, I remember just how hard it is to have a quiet and still story time. As parents/grandparents, we have a “fantasy” story time in mind when we sit down to read… It’s quiet. You are sitting calmly with all your children beside you. You’re slowly reading a bedtime […]
The Best Outdoor Places to Enjoy in Onslow County
Onslow County is home to a number of beautiful outdoor areas—from forests and rivers to beaches and intercoastal waterways. With summer in full swing, it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy all that our region has to offer. North Topsail Beach If you and your children enjoy a day at the beach, spend an afternoon […]