How to Create Memorable Conversations with Your Amazing Kids
Lately we have been fortunate to be spending more time with our children. Learning virtually or in a hybrid format has given us more time together as a family, but often that time is spent in front of a screen whether our kids are learning/in-school, exercising “down time” or gathering to watch a family movie. […]
Fall for It! Simple Family Fun that Makes a Difference
In these unusual times, the starfish project for children puts safety first now more than ever. This season we are encouraging you to suggest fun community service activities to do at home as a family or by your child, himself, with friends or with an adult. Either way, your children’s sense of self confidence and value […]
How to Create an Unforgettable Halloween 2020
This isn’t going to be your average pumpkin-spice latte kind of Halloween, so we better buckle up and adjust our expectations. That’s not to say the celebration still can’t be fun with a little bit of scary thrown in, but we want to ensure it is safe for our kids. Prepare the costumes as usual […]
How To Make Virtual Classroom Learning Easier For The Family
It is mid-September already; the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are starting to change colors…and we are still trying to get the hang of our children’s virtual classroom. No matter that we have planned and prepped, moved furniture and created minor mayhem, yet maintained the best intentions all for the sake of our students’ education. […]
How to Keep Your Kids Active Without Organized Sports
As our children head back to school, no matter where they are learning, we discover another important element in our daily lives which is possibly missing or extremely diminished: organized sports and recreational activities. Whatever sports or recreation may look like for your child, staying active is essential for their overall physical and mental well-being. […]
How to Create a Spectacular First Day of School
The First Day of School is typically met with a combination of excitement and butterflies in the belly, but this school year will begin as no other has…ever. Children will be learning from home, seeing teachers and classmates via a computer, and parents will be contributing daily in some aspect. So yes, our children are […]
Make Kids Feel Valuable: 5 Ways To Do Something For Others
Kids feel valued when they add value. This is the aim of the Starfish Project for Children, SPFC, a local non-profit that provides positive service experiences for K-12 students living on the Main Line and nearby. To reach this goal, SPFC focuses exclusively on the experience of the child doing the service. Ordinarily, positive community […]
12 Fantastic Mini Golf Courses That Score Big with Families
12 mini golf courses around Philly for family fun.
Discover the Best Streaming Service for Your Happy Family
How do we decide what is the best Online Streaming Service for our family? Several factors should be taken into consideration including cost, availability, and most importantly, viewing selections.
Not What I Was Expecting: Pregnant and Parenting Through a Pandemic
2020 isn’t what any of us were expecting. For instance, I wasn’t expecting to be expecting during a pandemic. Being pregnant in 2020 feels a little bit like I signed up for a marathon, showed up at the start, and discovered that the race is to be run barefoot on an unmarked course. (Full disclosure: […]
Masks 101: How to Wear And Wash Them to Stay Safe
Water bottles, wipes, tissues, bandaids – moms are known for carrying all the things for their family on the go. As a mom of two, I’ve now added masks to the list of things I can’t leave home without. These days, we all know we need to wear our masks in public places to block […]
5 Hilarious Comedy Movies to Watch
Clueless Available On: Netflix The Highlights: Cher, a high school student in Beverly Hills, must survive the ups and downs of adolescent life. Her external demeanor at first seems superficial, but rather it hides her wit, charm, and intelligence which help her to deal with relationships, friends, family, school, and the all-important teenage social life. […]