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Here are some ideas for easy, free or low-cost ways to spend quality time with your kids. Use the filter on the left to find activities appropriate for your children's ages.
The National Park Service has designated free entrance days on which you and your family can visit any National Park Service site for free. There are more than 400 parks nationwide. Find a park close to you and plan your visit.…
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
Winter is a good time to experiment with different meals, hot drinks, and even some baked goods. Snowman pancakes and cut-out sandwiches are great recipes to try out with your kids. Make sure to take a look at Choose My Plate's Winter Resources for tips on keeping winter meals healthy.
The Family Dinner Project recommends this fun game to make trips to the grocery store with your kids more fun. Their list is a great place to start, and soon you’ll be adding your own items to track down too!
Talk with your teen about suicide and pay attention to warning signs. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth 15 through 24 years of age. Find tips on what to look for and how to help.
Preschoolers are also discovering what it means to play with a friend instead of just alongside another child, as toddlers do. By being around other kids, a preschooler gains important social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. Despite occasional disputes, preschoolers learn to cooperate and interact during play.
When things don't go as planned, help your children learn to reframe failure as an opportunity to rebound and be resilient. Read more in PBS's Expert Tips and Advice column.
Make the most of the cold winter with 50 must-try winter activities from Today's Parent. You can also download the printable checklist and keep track of your family fun as you go!
Check out Money as You Grow for 20 essential, age-appropriate financial lessons with corresponding activities to help you start the dialogue.
Get inspired by how WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil and his sons spend a Guys Night Out playing cards and make your next family game night a real event. Pick some good background music, tasty (and healthy) snacks, and a good spirited family competition.
Check out NRFC's DadTalk Blog post, "8 Apps to Build Kids' Literacy Skills," for ideas. All apps are free or low-cost and help kids explore the wonderful world of reading.
It can be hard getting kids to sit still during dinner, but letting them get creative by "designing" their own placemats can help keep their attention on the table at meal time. Learn more about this fun craft.
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.