Posts in category 'Family Fun'

by Kristina Case

Let the school year frenzy begin! As the school year kicks off in the Treasure Valley, many parents find themselves scrambling to pack nutritious lunches amidst the morning rush. Ensuring that children, aged 5 to 18, receive adequate nutrition during their school day is crucial for their physical and mental development. To help you navigate the chaos, we've compiled a list of healthy, quick, and easy lunch ideas that will make your mornings smoother and keep your kids energized and focused throughout the day. Remember, a little planning goes a long way!

Tips for Packing Nutritious School Lunches:

• Use a Balanced Formula: When packing a lunch, aim to include a protein (to help them stay full), a carb (to gi...

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Like adults, children thrive with clear schedules, expectations, and daily routines. Establishing structured school-day routines can streamline mornings, afternoons, and bedtime promoting ease and harmony for the whole family.

Here are five tips to establish effective routines for a successful school year:

1. Practice timing everyday tasks so you know what to expect. This helps parents have realistic expectations for the time needed for each child. Some children eat breakfast quickly while others are slower risers and need more time. Nobody likes to feel rushed, but children also need to learn about reasonable time management.

2. Ask your child what they'd like to have time for (either in the morning or after they get home from school) or what they need help with. By making them a part of...

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Your Oldies Playlist for Summer

Need to inject some fun energy into your summer at home? We dug through the (pre-70s!) archives to compile ten of our favorite summer tunes (plus a few bonus songs to keep you moving) – in no particular order. Get the kids and the dog, turn up the volume, and "Dance, Dance, Dance"!

• Dance, Dance, Dance – The Beach Boys, 1965
  • Brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and buddy Al Jardine from Hawthorne, California, hit the music scene in 1963 with songs about surfing, girls, and cars. With a great beat and fun lyrics, early Beach Boys' tunes bel...

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