Calming the After School Storm

Girl Doing homework

How to Make After School Time Run Smoother

by Holly Duenas

Finally! The baby is asleep. You tackle that pile of laundry that had been staring at you all day long and rush to finish the dishes in the sink. You sit and relax for a minute, maybe even read five pages of book if you’re lucky. Or maybe you’ll finally get to take that shower you’ve been dreaming of.  Whatever you decide, decide quick. You only have so much time until…the kids get home from school.

How to Throw the Best Halloween Party Ever

How to Throw the Best Halloween Party for Kids

by Tina Ferguson

Consider all the guests and their experience – If you have guests of varying ages, let’s say 3-year-olds to 10-year-olds, you’ll want to choose games that can be scaled down for the youngsters and made more challenging for the older kids. Often, party planners just plan separate events, but that fragments the group, and think of the parent who might have a child in each! By choosing simple games that keep the party centered, you’ll be able to ensure everyone, including the parents, have a good time!