Posts by Tracy Fisher
Children and summer learning: 5 building blocks for their brains
“No more pencils and no more books” is a chant heard on playgrounds across the country when the final bell releases students for the summer months. And while Alice Cooper’s lyrics go on to showcase how excited the children are about their freedom from homework, they also highlight one of the biggest problems the American…
Share This: Read More50 Electronic-Free Summer Activities
Read a storybook. Learn an instrument. Take a walk. Learn how to do a cartwheel. Tell a story. Fingerpaint. Read a biography. Make a baking soda volcano. Paint with marbles. Make a bird feeder. Learn how to cook. Practice juggling. Ride a bike. Play hopscotch Blow bubbles. Have a picnic. Play in a sprinkler. Make…
Share This: Read MoreEvents in the Valley: Movies for the Summer
Spend some of those lazy summer days enjoying a movie on the big screen! The valley has tons of options if you want to catch a flick, free family movie nights, a old-fashioned drive in, you can even watch movies while you swim! Regal Theatre $1 Movies See recently run children’s movies (all G or…
Share This: Read MoreAll About Pool Safety
For many families, some of the most anticipated summertime activities happen around the pool. But before you dive into the fun, be sure you and your family know the many ways to practice pool safety. Sun safety Sunburns can cause a lot more than just an embarrassing red appearance on the skin; they can be…
Share This: Read MoreThe History of Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day began as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day–a common misunderstanding, according to the…
Share This: Read MoreSigns of Childhood Depression
Depression. It’s a shunned topic when occurring with adults, it’s unheard of to talk about depression in children. In the US, approximately 2-8% of children are depressed, and that rate is on the rise, nearly 13% since 1995. (according to a Medical Journal study at Stanford University) Depression is more than the occasional blues, it’s…
Share This: Read MoreKeeping Your Pets Safe during Halloween
Follow these tips to keep Bingo and Snowball safe on halloween night. 1. Dressing Your Pet. Very few animals like wearing those adorable costumes you can find at the department stores, do not force your pets into a costume! If you don’t know how Fido feels about a sweater, try it out on a less…
Share This: Read MoreLong-Distance Grandparents: Keeping in Touch
With the development of faster, safer and cheaper modes of transportation, the younger American generations are moving further and further away from home. While according to a Washington University study, the majority of adults over the age of 25 live within 30 miles of where they grew up; a growing minority of young adult (specifically…
Share This: Read MoreConversations with My 2 Year Old
What would your conversations with your child be like if your child was a full grown adult? Share This:
Share This: Read MoreAvoid the Birthday Party Meltdown
A house full of happy children, brightly colored decorations and balloons all over, maybe even a funny clown making balloon animals and squirting water from a fake flower. These are all signs of a great birthday party. However, to some kids, and even some parents, all of these things can be over-stimulating and lead to…
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