Best Places for Families to Go Snow Tubing
At ski resorts in the Philadelphia area, winter is prime time for family fun. But you don’t have to strap on skis or even brave the cold to have a great time on the mountain. Snow tubing is an awesome choice for families who want an alternative to skiing and snowboarding, and many resorts offer […]
Best Mountains for Family Skiing and Lessons Near Philadelphia
Looking for family skiing options? When winter hits the Northeast, lots of Philadelphia area families are itching to hit the slopes. Skiing is a great way to get outdoors with your family and embrace the winter weather in a fun, active way. Fortunately, the Philadelphia area has lots of great options within an hour or […]
How to Create an Adventurous Staycation for Your Family
With the weather changing and daylight decreasing, we find ourselves looking for new activities to keep our kids – and ourselves – entertained. There is the need to get out and be out yet we do not want to venture too far from home. We crave an adventure, so let’s get creative. Think of it […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
How to Throw a Virtual Birthday Party for Kids
Virtual birthday parties are a fun way to let your kid celebrate with their favorite people, even from a distance. If your child has a birthday coming up, we’ve pulled together some clever ideas for a virtual birthday party they’re sure to remember, plus some tips to help it go smoothly. For any of these, […]
You’re Doing a Great Job
In case no one has told you lately, you’re doing a great job. It may not feel that way as we work and try to teach our elementary school kids at home. In fact, it may feel like the exact opposite. But the simple fact that you’re reading this right now, that you’re concerned about […]
DIY Gifts Just in Time for Mother’s Day
We have rounded up some of the best videos for you to make heartfelt gifts with your kids for all of the moms in your life this Mother’s Day. Gifts for grandmothers and sisters and moms that you love! There are choices for all ages and budgets and crafty know how! DIY Bath bombs, and […]
Enjoy Summer Fun for the Family at Sunny Willow
Call me nostalgic. As a working mother of three, sometimes I just crave the simplicity and innocent fun that can only come with summer. My daughters are natural mermaids so I knew we needed something more than the occasional swim lesson. As luck would have it, we found a pool right next door to their […]