Should you put your kids into sports? How do you have hobbies as a busy parent? Is it even possible to plan outdoor activities the whole family will enjoy? We have the answers and ideas to inspire fun and active living for everyone.
I’m the grandma of four beautiful and loving grandchildren. They teach me a great deal about life and love. They give more to me than I’ll ever be able to give to them. This past week, though, being a grandma was a little different.
I couldn’t wait for this year’s county fair. I was looking forward to it. This year would be the first year that all three of our kids would be showing sheep and cows, and they would all be at the fair with their dad and grandpa. Which meant free time for me to walk, read or relax. (Yes, probably a little selfish.)
We all have those moments where we’re extremely proud of our children, and then we have those moments where we’re just flat out disappointed in them. And you know what, that goes for myself as well.
On a recent Saturday morning, John was golfing, and I was not. The grandkids were busy, and I was not. I was bored and went through the different options I had. After some consideration, I decided to walk to the neighborhood theater and take in a movie.
As our grandkids have gotten older, there have been fewer and fewer times we’ve had the pleasure of hosting overnight stays. There was a time when their parents would attend evening events, so the kids would spend the night.It was always a really special time when all four grandkids would join us for a sleepover.
This year, I got a tremendous surprise. I opened a small gift bag and the card said my birthday gift was outside the garage. I went out the door and saw a big red wooden box labeled “Little Free Library.”
I love sharing and watching a movie with the grandkids. Some of the time, the grandkids are thrilled. Other times, they wondered what planet I just came from.
When I was growing up, there were no competitive sports for girls. We played intramurals after school, and it was very low-key. There was, however, dance. No competition, but it was something different.
I always love the fall season. The smells of burning wood in the fire pit. The sounds coming from the high school marching band. The tastes of apples and sweet corn always bring back lots of childhood memories.
Fall sports season has arrived, which means parents will be settling into bleachers, hauling collapsible canvas chairs across soccer and softball fields and racing across wooded trails at cross country meets—all to watch their offspring compete.
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Basketball, tee ball, swimming, soccer, music…the lists goes on and on for how many extracurricular activities are offered to children these days. But at what age should they begin, and how much is too much?
Our grandkids are very active and participate in organized sports. The other day, they asked me what sports I was involved in during my high school years.
I still love to sing along to the radio while driving. I’ll sing country western, rock and even modern hits on KFRX. I’m still drawn to modern music — although rap is a tough genre for me.
It’s fall. To some, this season may mean turning leaves, apples and pumpkins. But to a high school girl it means Homecoming, a dress and a dance. To me, a mom of a high school freshman and sophomore, it means grab my wallet and grit my teeth.
As a parent, you go to extreme lengths to ensure the safety of your children. In today’s sports, there has become a fine line between encouraging a sports dream, and risking long term health. Here are some suggestions of what you can do to reduce the risks and keep your child safe before joining a team.
It’s summer, and for me the best time to spend with my grandkids! The days are longer, school is out and we can do so many things outside! I’m a nature freak, so for me, it’s a great time to use whatever we see outside to teach.
Exciting times are coming to our house soon! Both my daughter and my daughter-in-law are having babies this month. Because they both live in Lincoln, I’m planning to take the older children whenever that time comes.
When the local television news confirmed, it was officially a “snow day” and school was canceled! Yippee! After everyone slept in and lounged around in pajamas for a good chunk of time, I was ready for a change.
My husband, Mark and I have both shed significant amounts of weight and begun living a healthier lifestyle. Crossing the half-century barrier, becoming empty nesters, and hearing “grandma” and “grandpa” for the first time may have had something to do with it!
Fall is here, and it seems like just yesterday our kids were finishing their last day of school and summer was upon us. Summer is now over and the kids have headed back to school.
Fall sports have begun! Whether your child is six-years-old or 16-years-old, chances are you will soon be dragging your portable lawn chair to a game of football, volleyball, soccer or other sporting event to cheer on your child’s team.
With temperatures rising into the 100s, it’s important to take precautions so your children avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Heather Talbott, Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at Bryan Health, shares eight ways to keep kids safe during the summer!
For many, as soon as we turned 16 we parked our bicycles and traded them in for vehicles on four wheels. I recently rediscovered the joys of cycling and there really is no better time than now for you to do the same.
I grew up hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. Some of my fondest memories of childhood are being in the outdoors. My brother and I would be out in the lawn or garden, but most of all we loved to hunt mushrooms with dad and grandpa.
May is skin cancer awareness month and a good time to reflect on our own views on tanning and the sun. First, remember to do your personal skin exam. If you see any new or changing spots on your skin – or anyone else’s skin – please have those areas checked by your doctor. It’s also a good time to remember that taking care in the sun is important for people of all ages – from newborns to adults.
There’s nothing more exciting than the last day of school! Thoughts of lazy summer days, sunshine and popsicles fill our heads. As a mom, I have always enjoyed the last day of school as much as my kids. No more backpacks, homework, papers and yelling, “Hurry up! We’re late!”
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