Back to School can be a stressful time of year for parents, kids, and families across the country. The transition from a relaxing or busy summer, the pressures of a new school year, and adjusting to potential new friends and social circles can overwhelm children and adults alike. During this time, award-winning author Sanjay Nambiar suggests five ways to bring a little Zen and mindfulness into the mix.
A one-stop shop for all the back-to-school basics, the 21st-annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair will take place Friday, August 4, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Centennial Building at Fair Park. The fair will offer free health, dental and visions screenings, free haircuts, numerous services, entertainment and more.
As parents, we never want to leave our children home alone, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Here are a few basics to keep in mind when your child must be home alone.
1. Discuss any fears your child might have. Start by talking to your child honestly about how they feel about being home alone. Your child’s fears may be calmed with information about simple safety procedures in the house, such as locked windows and doors. Sometimes it’s the unknown that frightens a child. If your child knows he or she won’t have to answer the door or the telephone, that may be enough to put their mind at ease. That’s why it’s so important to get to the bottom of your child’s fear by discussing what’s behind it.
Are you ready to blast your family back to the 11th century this summer? Right now, Sunday through Thursday at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Dallas, kids are completely FREE with the purchase of a full price adult ticket. (Also, see the giveaway at the end of this post.)
What visitor to New Orleans would leave without having tried a seafood dish like a gumbo or remoulade, or any number of innovative seafood dishes prepared every night by the city’s growing number of creative restaurants? Situated on the Gulf Coast, seafood has always played a major role in New Orleans cuisine. Chef Gisele Perez, a New Orleans native who loves to showcase the delicacies of her home town, shares this favorite warm weather salad that brings together the best of New Orleans food.
A trip to the beach might be all about the sun and surf in theory, but that’s just not always the case when there are little ones in tow. Kids’ shorter attention spans make diversions necessary, even when they’re surrounded by the wonder of the crashing waves and acres of pristine sand. Instead of tossing out a pail and shovel for everyone to squabble over while you read a book, why not indulge in some classic beach fun with these games for a bit of quality time with your brood over summer vacation?
