Yes, we will admit it. We are hackers. We cannot get enough of parenting hacks. It has taken the internet and us by storm. Well, our addiction can now be used to your benefit. We have searched and scoured and have found the best and most unheard-of parenting hacks that will get you and all… Read More »
Fall into Family Fun
The autumn season is the perfect time for central Pennsylvania families to have a little weekend fun. The weather is crisp and the options are aplenty. We have found loads of local family-friendly events and spooky spots that will let you embrace the season. So, go out this weekend and make a few fall family… Read More »
Fun Summer Activities to Keep Those Little Hands Busy
Unfortunately for parents, those long summer weekends are when the real work begins. We know it can be a chore all in itself to find activities that keep up with the unbounded energy of your toddlers and preschoolers. Well, look no further. Here are ten of our favorite easy and fun activities that will keep… Read More »
The Top 10 Reasons Why Summer Camp Programs (Like Ours!) are Important for Kids
It’s May and that means summer is only a few weeks away. The kids will be out of school and the question of how to keep them busy will be foremost on your mind. If you have ever attended a summer camp as a child, you probably have fond memories and connections that still impact… Read More »
Five of the Best Ways to Cultivate Imagination in our Neck of the Woods
Parents know that one of their most important roles is encouraging their child to look at the world with wonder and use their imaginations. Albert Einstein famously said “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Creativity and imagination are often cited as the best predictors of future success in… Read More »
Nostalgia alert! 10 TV shows you grew up with that your kids can watch online
Let’s be real- how many hours of Octonauts and Bubble Guppies can you watch before you start to lose your mind? Streaming video to the rescue! Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are stocked with some of the best shows from the good old days of the 80s and 90s, ready to make your kids say, “Dora… Read More »
Five Podcasts That Will Change the Way You Parent
We might just be in the golden age of podcasting. Serial, a podcast investigating a 1999 murder case, garnered over 40 million downloads. Even President Obama joined in the craze, appearing on a podcast recorded in a comedian’s garage. We’ve picked five podcasts that will expand your horizons, shape your conversations, and help solve parenting… Read More »
Top 5 Things to Do Now (That are Fun for Adults Too.)
We know that the focus of most parents each summer is on keeping the kids happy (and busy.) Unfortunately the majority of the standard summer activities are not as fun for anyone 10 years an older. In light of this we came up with a little list of kid and parent approved ideas because everyone… Read More »
Surviving and Thriving at the Beach, with Kids
Happy summer to all our Tender Year families! Summer is the time for warm days, hot nights, and of course an annual trip to the beach. This year we want to help you step up your beach game, so we put together some new, fun, and family friendly ideas. Check out our top 5 must… Read More »
