Trying to beat the summer doldrums without spending money on toys that require 14 AAA batteries and have a lifespan of approximately 3.68 days? You don’t need the latest super-duper robot action figure with working laser, 200 real robot sounds, and karate chop action to keep your kids entertained for an afternoon. Vinegar and baking [...]
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Your kids are growing, and so is the mess! Dirty dishes all over the house, piles of laundry casually draped over various surfaces (didn’t I wash that yesterday??), and don’t even try to find the bedroom floor. So, being a good and responsible parent, you now find yourself with a dilemma: How do you instill [...]
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This article is from our January 2009 issue of the JumpStart Times newsletter, also available here at JumpStart.com! Don’t let your shiny new year get tarnished and cluttered up just yet! Try out these handy tips from JumpStart to spruce up your child’s organization and homework skills in no time. Child’s Room or Play Area [...]
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