Winter is here, which also means cold and flu season is in full swing. But are the two related? Can kids actually “catch a cold” from being outside? It turns out there actually is a reason that kids get sicker in winter, at least when it comes to the flu. Studies show that the flu…
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5 Fun 4th of July Crafts for Kids
Fireworks are fun but late nights and loud noises aren’t for everyone. If you’re looking for kid-friendly way to celebrate, we’ve got 5 fun crafts you can do as a family. What are your favorite 4th of July traditions? 1. Shaving Cream Fireworks Make your own (less noisy) fireworks out of shaving cream, food coloring and toothpicks. This…
5 DIY Father’s Day Gifts Dad Will Actually Want
Macaroni necklaces are cute and everything – but we all know what Dad really wants for Father’s Day is a new iPhone, or lawn tractor, or a shirt without spit-up stains. Problem is, all those things require a trip to the store and more than a few dollars – ain’t nobody with little kids got…
4 Ways to Sneak Protein to Picky Toddlers
Toddlers are crazy, to put it nicely. They cry when their socks fall off, the scream when you put them back on. They like peanuts but not peanut butter, bananas – but only in the peel. They are notoriously picky eaters and for parents it can feel like a full-time job just trying to make…
Signs of Spring: 3 Simple Crafts for Up-cycling Milk Jugs
Raise your hand if you’re ready for Spring! Yep – we thought so! Even if the weather hasn’t quite gotten on board yet, March is technically the start of Spring, so we’re getting in the spirit with these 3 Spring-themed milk jug crafts. It’s a great way to cut back on waste and give your…
7 Images that Prove Winter in Maine Can Be Awesome
Summer in Maine is incredible. Sun, sand and sparkling coastlines draw tourists from all across the country (and the world). But summer in Maine is short lived – three months at best. And then comes winter. Long, cold, dark and snowy winter. But while almost every New Englander has complained about winter from time to…
3 Simple and Beautiful Kids Crafts for Valentines Day
Nothing says “Happy Valentines Day” like uncooked macaroni glued to a paper heart- parents, am I right? We kid, but there really is something so special about Valentine’s Day crafts, made with love by the little people that run us ragged day in and day out. There’s just something about those footprint hearts and misspelled…
Homework Help Tips
Homework Help Tips While many parents are happy to have their kids back in school, one thing most of us aren’t so excited about is the return of nightly homework, which, for many kids (and parents) can spell confusion, frustration and arguments about how and when it needs to get done. To help keep the…
Read MoreMilk Jug Flowers
You know what they say, one man’s (or woman’s) trash is another (wo)man’s treasure. Turns out this is especially true when it comes to milk jugs. Last month the Maine Center for Creativity unveiled a new installation at Westbrook’s Blue Note Park entitled Art All Around. The exhibition featured recycled materials transformed into experiential art.…
Four Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is fast approaching, and we know it may not excite your kiddos in the same way that a birthday or other gift-giving holiday does. But here at Oakhurst, we believe this holiday is worthy of enthusiasm, so why not add some fun activities/new family traditions to ensure Earth Day excitement for years to come. Here…