Need ideas to keep the kids busy and happy after school? Try some of these fun crafts and after school activities and see how creative your kids can really be!
Whether it's ideas for staying involved or information on dealing with bullies, you'll find plenty of great advice here as your kids head into yet another school year.
Busy parents are about to get even busier! With school getting back in full swing, there will be more after school activities, which means less time to make dinner. Here are a few quick ideas. Great lunch and breakfast ideas as well.
Need some frugal alternatives to the high cost of school clothes, supplies, gear, and even breakfasts? Learn how to find the bargains on back to school clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes, school supplies, and more. We'll show you some great recipes for back to school breakfasts that will save you tons!
Visit our friends for more great back to school
ideas!
Homework Furniture- Today, parents often erroneously assume their kids need what's known by the unfortunate appellation of "computer desk" or "workstation."
This may not be what your children need in order to study most comfortably and most effectively.
JumpStart Advanced- All-new versions of the best-selling JumpStart Preschool, JumpStart Kindergarten, JumpStart 1st Grade and JumpStart 2nd Grade provide game play tailored to each child's individual learning style.
Little Love Letters for the Lunchbox- Many parents and children have benefited from thoughtful little notes written on napkins and packed into lunch boxes. Simple notes such as "You're the tops!" or "I love you!" can bring a smile to any child's face.
Pets in The Classroom- Educators have used animals in the classroom for decades. From a goldfish filled aquarium to the hamster who roams the classroom floor in his roller ball, there is no doubt that critters are a great educational tool. However, keeping a classroom pet takes a lot of time and effort.
Tips on Reducing First-Year Jitters (College)- New friends. Fresh surroundings. Increased responsibilities. Freshman year is filled with exciting new experiences, but it can also cause students to feel anxious and stressed.
Top 100 Items, from A to Z, to Bring to Campus- To help students and their parents avoid packing the
contents of their homes for the big move to campus,
Rutgers experts have created a checklist, from A to Z,
of things they should be sure to bring, and suggestions
on what to leave home..
Father's Day!
Father's Day is coming soon. Celebrate dad this year with crafts, recipes and plenty of other ideas. Here are a few examples to get you started...
Did you know that FamilyCorner has its own photo gallery? Did you know that YOU can upload your own photos to it? That's right, and it's completely free!
Here are some of the fun benefits of sharing your photos in our FC Gallery:
Send your own photos as an e-card
Watch slide shows
See beautiful sunsets and other great scenic shots
Brag about and share pictures of your loving pets
Share photos of your children and grandchildren
Create your own individual album and post in category albums
Keep your favorite pictures organized online
Rate images of other members
...more!
Join us in the FC Photo Gallery. It's completely free to use, just another fabulous reason to be a FamilyCorner subscriber.
Family Matters Radio
Hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. Choose a segment below to begin listening!
Secrets of Happily Married Women Do you feel like you are constantly on overdrive? Juggling career and family, attending to everyone's needs but your own, and all the while struggling to maintain a sense of balance and harmony in your marriage? You can actually start getting more out of your relationship by doing less and we'll tell you how with Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of Secrets of Happily Married Women. Hear part 2
When Mars and Venus Collide It's a common scenario: a husband returns home from work stressed out and eager to kick back on the couch and watch TV. A wife returns home from work stressed out and wants to talk about it with her husband. What happens? Neither is on the same page, anger and resentment set in. We're going to find out how stress is impacting marriages today and what you can do about it when we talk with bestselling author John Gray Hear part 2