Tag: children
6 easy winter gardening projects for kids
Brush off the winter blues with some simple indoor gardening activities your children can enjoy. Learn to sprout seeds, grow a garbage garden and more!
Self-discipline is built into farm life
Nothing good ever comes from boredom — something most farm kids don't experience. Self-discipline is built into daily chores, the more demanding the better.
Open fields afforded a new learning adventure each day
Judith Sutherland grew up on a family farm in the 1960s and '70s. Learn why she believes it was one of the last best times and places to have been a kid.
Offering a hand and word of hope
Give kindness where we can. It seems so small, but it is our only hope of making the world a better place.
The curiosity of a child on the farm
Judith Sutherland recalls a close call from her childhood and reminds us that safety should always be a top priority with children on the farm.
Electric fences build character
It took grit, strength and determination to close the fence on her family farm every day. Little did Judith Sutherland know, it didn't have to be so hard.
Scoliosis screening is key for young children
While some are diagnosed with scoliosis as babies or toddlers, most cases occur during the pre-teen years.
Keeping children busy keeps them out of trouble
Learning while accomplishing big things is a powerful combination that builds self-esteem, as well as awareness beyond one's self.
Personal shopping
The possibilities for online shopping are growing. You can subscribe to almost anything.
Mums the word on trashing traditions
There is such hatred of PromPosals and Homecoming Asks that entire internet conversations will devolve into name calling among adults over the very topic.
