This summer, more than 82 percent of Americans will take a family trip, according to the annual summer travel study conducted by Gas Buddy. But while travel and vacation can be fun for kids, studies have found that family travel can be stressful and exhausting for parents. “Family travel and vacation doesn’t have to be a stressful experience,” says local DC mom and wellness expert Kristy Rodriguez, author of the newly published book Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide To A Healthy Baby. Below … [Read more...]
How to Add Education to Your Child’s Winter Vacation
Winter break is right around the corner and as much as kids love a break from school, it is very important to keep them academically engaged during the weeks they are outside of the classroom! Everly has a few fun tips on how to make sure your children are not falling behind during long school breaks or vacations! How to add education to your child's Winter vacation: Read stories/ books with your child - Arrange time to read with small children each day. If your child is a bit older, … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid Of That Pile of Unread Books
Is there a pile of unread books sitting by your bed? Does the daily paper head straight to the recycling bin without more than a second glance? These days there is little time for getting any real reading done, no matter how much you want to pick up that latest thriller or romance. But follow these tips, and you’ll slowly but surely make your way through all that literature. Keep the computer off in the morning..Unless you’re expecting an important e-mail from work, revamp your morning … [Read more...]