How do you get kids to talk to their parents? How do you spark meaningful conversations with kids? You love your kids and you want to hear about their day and what’s happening in their lives. But, how do you encourage your kids to talk to you? Try these tips from parents just like you for encouraging kids to communicate and talk to you.
Challenge Island is an award-winning program specializing in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and camps. With a focus on creativity, learning, and critical thinking,
Have you ever panned for gold? Parts of Western NC are known for gems and gold mining and Lucky Strike in Marion, NC has both. We tried our hand at gold panning, and here’s how it went!
Do you have a child who loves to dance? Maybe they were born with dancing shoes on or have grown to love the art form. Artistic Edge Dance Center, located in Greenville, SC, will light the fire in their dancing feet and keep it lit! Find out more about the recreational and competitive dance classes […]
Have you heard of French Broad Chocolate? The Asheville, NC-based chocolate company gives tours of their factory complete with a chocolate tasting. And while you won’t see any Oompa Loompa’s on this tour, or float down a river of chocolate on your way to rooms in the factory, you will learn where cacao beans come from and see how French Broad Chocolate turns the beans into their delicious bars, bonbons, and sipping chocolate. We attended the Bean-to-Bar tour and we have everything you’ll want to know about this educational and delicious family activity.
Looking for a day away from it all out in the woods? Then definitely plan a visit to Dupont State Park waterfalls in western NC. On a fall day there is nothing like heading north to the streams, fresh air, dazzling waterfalls and fall colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its 900 miles of […]
Looking for a great farm to visit with younger kids? Hunter Farms is located in Easley and it is open now for the 2024 season!
If you are a parent of a child 0 to 5 years old, this story is for you. The Greenville Library System offers a great supplement for learning with the youngest in your family, the Little Learners Club. The program is geared specifically towards kindergarten readiness – yes, even for the tiniest of kids. Local […]
Have you ever watched a viral video of a flash mob and wished you had been a part of it? Would you jump at the chance to limp through downtown Greenville in full Zombie fashion? Are you a child of the 80’s and have been dying to learn the “Thriller” dance? If you said “YES!” to any of these questions, your opportunity is here!
Are you looking for fun day trips for couples? In this busy world, it is important for couples to spend quality time together, without the kids. And when a date night just won’t cut it, a day trip may be exactly what the doctor ordered. Local mom Anna put together this list of places perfect for any couple to escape to when they need to reconnect. Whether you want to head north to the mountains or south to the water this list has something for you!
