500 Things to Do with Your Children Before They Grow Up


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This book will take your family places you've never been and inspire you to do things you've only dreamed about. With 500 ideas for things to do with your children, you'll be creating treasured memories and building relationships that become the foundation for happy, healthy children and a stable family.




The Highlights Book of Things to Do


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The Highlights Book of Things to Do is the essential book of pure creativity and inspiration. Kids ages seven and up will find hundreds of ways to build, play, experiment, craft, cook, dream, think, and become outstanding citizens of the world. This highly visual, hands-on activity book shows kids some of the best ways to do great things--from practicing the lost arts of knot-tying, building campfires, connecting circuits, playing jump rope, drawing maps, and writing letters, to learning how to empower themselves socially, emotionally, and in their communities. The final chapter, Do Great Things, inspires kids become caring individuals, confident problem solvers, and thoughtful people who can change the world. Full List of Chapters: Things to Do Inside Things to Do Outside Science Experiments to Do Things to Build Things to Do with Your Brain Things to Do in the Kitchen Things to Draw Things to Write Things to Do with Color Things to Do with Paper More Things to Do with Recycled Materials Do Great Things National Parenting Seal of Approval Winner, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) Winner, Mom's Choice Award, Gold




Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up


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500 Places to Take Your Kids allows parents, grandparents, and kids to create a lifetime of shared memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy. Here are cities, zoos, sports shrines, museums, castles, beaches, outdoor activities, and more--500 thoughtfully-chosen places that will enchant and beguile both the young and the young at heart.




100 Places That Can Change Your Child's Life


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Kids who learn to travel will travel to learn. National Geographic Traveler Editor Keith Bellows sends you and your children globetrotting for life-changing vacations that will expand their horizons and shape their perspectives. What you won’t find inside: predictable itineraries and lists of landmarks and events. Instead, you’ll get evocative, slice-of-life experiences and age-appropriate ideas that illuminate place and culture. Each chapter of 100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life plumbs the heart of a special place—from the Acropolis to Machu Picchu to the Grand Canyon—all from the perspective of insiders who see destinations through a child’s eyes. You’ll meet actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy, who tours the suqs of Marrakech with his seven-year-old son; photographer Annie Griffiths, who shares the miraculous migration to Mexico of the monarch butterflies; Tom Ritchie, who has guided countless children and parents to Antarctica for more than 30 years; the waterman who knows where to see the ponies of Assateague in the true wild; and countless others who are cultural treasures, great storytellers, and keepers of a sense of place. Packed with ideas to supplement the travel experience—foods, music, films, and carefully curated lists of kid-friendly activities and places to eat and stay—this inspiring book is the perfect trip planner to excite children about culture and the unique magic the world has to offer.




1,000 Things to Do with Your Child


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In this book you will find a list of activities that you could do with your child (or children) from the early stages to their adolescence. In brief, from 0 to 15 years old. Now you have a reason to survive another 15 years. That's worth the money you paid for the book.First of all, you need a pencil. Don't use a pen, it's against the rules. I'm joking. Instead, I recommend to check the activities with colorful markers. The book will look nicer. If you are reading on an E-book, find an electronic way to check the list.The book is structured in 7 chapters and every chapter has got a brief introduction because you didn't just buy a checklist. This one is a proper book!Anyway, there are 1,000 (one thousand!) activities that follow the life of your child from 0 to 15 years old and give you suggestions for interesting things to do.The book is quite intuitive to use. If you have done the activity, check it. And that is all.In the next paragraphs I will focus on the virtues of this book.The virtues of this bookWhat is a checklist? It's a list of things you need to check. Fine, now, why should we need a checklist? Because we tend to forget. Moreover, we tend to pretend we forget. In a word, we procrastinate.So, the checklist will give you the opportunity to kill the procrastinator that lives in you. Plus, you will also remember everything you did for your children. To throw it back to their face when they are grown up. Too often we forget to focus on how many things we do. So, these are some of the virtues of this book.1.It is a checklist for the things that you could do with your kids in the future. If they feel bored on a rainy afternoon, just take the book and find one of the activities that I suggest.2.It can be used as a checklist for the things that you have already done. So, check them all. No problem if your kid is 4, 7 or 12 years old. You still have lots of interesting suggestions to implement. And, of course, you can always go back and check what's missing. 3.It gives a bunch of ideas for new activities to do. Have I already said that?4.It is a sort of family portrait for the things that you did with your family, just like a photo album. In a few years you will look back and see how much time you spent with your family before everything spoilt. It will be a moment of sweet sadness, I promise.5.It is a time and stage reminder. Being a parent is a long run. So, don't take it fast and enjoy the ride. This checklist will show you what to expect and what not to expect at every single stage of your child's life.6.It becomes a personal memory. You can track all the activities that I endorse, and you can add more details, such as a date or a specific memory that you have. It will turn this book into a diary. Moreover, I decided to leave some space for you to fill at the end of some chapters. This book can be read in a few hours, but it is thought out to be finished in years. So don't be hasty.And finally,7.I live in Rome, Italy, and I strongly recommend you to come and visit. At the end of the book you will find a list of 50 activities to do in the Eternal City with your family.




101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up


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The stories in this book are organized by age level, but we think they are timeless and enjoyable no matter how old you are. -- Page 5.




The Big Book of Kids Activities


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500 Easy, Creative and Fun Activities That You and Your Family Will Love Never again will you hear the all-too-common call of, “I’m bored!” Whether you’re making glow-in-the-dark slime, launching rocket ships, conducting backyard science experiments or playing Family Four Square, there are super fun activities for children aged 3 to 12. This incredible compilation of bestselling kids’ activities books is perfect for parents, grandparents and babysitters looking for new ways to entertain kids for hours on end. Not only are there great group games and crafts, but there are also dozens of learning games to help kids brush up on reading, writing and math in a fun and engaging way. With outdoor and indoor activities plus tips for adjusting each one according to your child’s age, you’ll have an almost never-ending supply of activities that will keep your children laughing and learning—no television needed.




Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart


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Put the top down, turn up the radio, and embark on an enchanting journey through these 101 heartwarming tales that celebrate the timeless spirit that keeps us all eternally youthful. In this delightful book, we celebrate the joy of staying young at heart, regardless of how many birthdays have passed us by. This book is not just about growing older; it's about growing wiser while preserving the whimsical spirit that makes life truly extraordinary. It is a celebration of the magic that happens when we choose to live with a youthful heart, no matter our age. These 101 stories, lovingly curated from Chicken Soup for the Soul's vast library, serve as a reminder that age is but a number, and the real essence of life lies in the enthusiasm with which we embrace each new day. With a perfect blend of nostalgia and optimism, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of cherishing every precious moment. Whether you're a wide-eyed dreamer or someone looking to rediscover the sparkle in your eyes, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart is an invitation to dance in the rain, savor the sweetness of ice cream, and embrace the childlike wonder that resides within us all. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.




Last Child in the Woods


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The Book That Launched an International Movement Fans of The Anxious Generation will adore Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller. “An absolute must-read for parents.” —The Boston Globe “It rivals Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer “I like to play indoors better ’cause that’s where all the electrical outlets are,” reports a fourth grader. But it’s not only computers, television, and video games that are keeping kids inside. It’s also their parents’ fears of traffic, strangers, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus; their schools’ emphasis on more and more homework; their structured schedules; and their lack of access to natural areas. Local governments, neighborhood associations, and even organizations devoted to the outdoors are placing legal and regulatory constraints on many wild spaces, sometimes making natural play a crime. As children’s connections to nature diminish and the social, psychological, and spiritual implications become apparent, new research shows that nature can offer powerful therapy for such maladies as depression, obesity, and attention deficit disorder. Environment-based education dramatically improves standardized test scores and grade-point averages and develops skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making. Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that childhood experiences in nature stimulate creativity. In Last Child in the Woods, Louv talks with parents, children, teachers, scientists, religious leaders, child-development researchers, and environmentalists who recognize the threat and offer solutions. Louv shows us an alternative future, one in which parents help their kids experience the natural world more deeply—and find the joy of family connectedness in the process. Included in this edition: A Field Guide with 100 Practical Actions We Can Take Discussion Points for Book Groups, Classrooms, and Communities Additional Notes by the Author New and Updated Research from the U.S. and Abroad




You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me)


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Realistic and practical advice for parents of college-age kids. Parents whose kids are away at college have a tough tightrope to walk: they naturally want to stay connected to their children, yet they also need to let go. What's more, kids often send mixed messages: they crave space, but they rely on their parents' advice and assistance. Not surprisingly, it's hard to know when it's appropriate to get involved in your child's life and when it's better to back off. You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me) helps parents identify the boundaries between necessary involvement and respect for their child's independence.