So why is play so great?

Have you forgotten how to play?!

Here are some tips

See I bet you didnt know play was so educational, did you?

the abcs of raising a healthy kid

!Another word of caution dont expect them to be perfect little soldiersKids are exactly that, kids!

Im not advocating no rules or consequences!

For example music lessons, swimming/spot lessons to meet physical education requirements.

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But the same applies to giving the family down-time on the evening/weekends and not over scheduling your self.

I know this can be especially difficult for homeschoolers!

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L is for limits.This many not be a popular concept right now.

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But kids NEED limits!

And whats more they need you to be consistent with the limits you set.

Which is part of why it is so much easier to establish limits when children are younger!

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As children get older they have a desire to just peers too.

But they will get use to it.

So be consistent and youll enjoy the fruit of your labor!

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M is for marriage.

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N is for new!

It is never too late to try something new!

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O is for outside!

There are far too many kids cooped up inside anymore!

Plus kids slept better from all that activity!

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Here are ideas for OUTDOOR play by season!

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