Currently in the United States, one in three children is obese or is at-risk of becoming obese; it is important for parents to help their children learn healthy eating habits. One way to do this is by finding resources that will educate you and your child on how to eat healthy. The Internet contains many useful websites that can help your family become more informed about healthy eating. Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) changed its visual representation of the five food groups from the well-known pyramid design to a place-setting design. The new visual is designed …
If sitting for hours in bumper to bumper traffic just to get to an overcrowded beach is not how you want to spend this Fourth of July, then take a short drive to historic Philadelphia, and celebrate our nation's birthday with some fun, educational and inexpensive experiences the whole family can enjoy. Here are a few historic sites and fun activities to check out this July 4 weekend in Philly. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, and the Liberty Bell Center will be open July 4 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you aren't planning on spending …
Looking for a few ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your child? Look no further. Here are some educational ways you and your child can celebrate the famous Irish holiday. First, you could read her a story with an Irish theme. I would recommend “Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland” by author/illustrator Tomie DePaola. This story is a retelling of the life of Saint Patrick from birth to his conversion of the Irish people to Christianity. Another Irish-themed Tomie DePaolo book to check out is “Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka.” I would also recommend “The Irish Cinderlad” by Shirley Climo. This…
Did George Washington wear a wig? Did he really chop down a cherry tree? The answers to these questions and more can be found at www.mountvernon.org. Click on “Learn,” and then click on “Meet George Washington” to navigate to the interactive timeline. If your child would like to learn about the life of Abraham Lincoln, check outhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/listen_read_7/lincoln-path-president.asp to read Scholastic News Online. Each page is read aloud to your child, so even children at the early elementary level can take advantage of this website. For children age 8 and older, you…
