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Winter doesn't have to be a time to stay stuck indoors. There are plenty of fun activities you can do with your kids if you can brave the cold. It’s a beautiful time of year and there’s still plenty of nature to explore. It’s important to get exercise and fresh air as well as this is very beneficial for physical and mental health. If you’re creative enough you can also find nature-inspired craft activities to do inside, and if you get cold, why not finish the day with a nice hot cocoa? Here are twelve winter outdoor activities ideas for kids.

The ability to comprehend what they read is perhaps one of the most important skills that any reader will develop. If you want your child to be able to do more than just call words then you will have to teach them how to read and comprehend.

While this skill is not the easiest to develop it is not impossible. The key is knowing what to do and when to do it, this will give you all the keys you need to help your child succeed. Here are the steps you should be taking to help your child to read and comprehend. 

When children are on the autistic spectrum, one of the issues they may have (although this is not always the case) is communication. Some are non-verbal, and therefore can’t communicate using words at all. Others have a wide vocabulary, but they can’t process emotions and don’t understand the nuances within words and phrases that give them their true meaning.

Because of these issues, communicating with an autistic child can be difficult. It’s not, however, impossible, as many parents of autistic children will be able to tell you. Here are some useful tips for communicating with an autistic child, whether your own or someone else’s, that will help hugely. 

Are you expecting a new addition to your family?

Having a baby is one of the greatest joys of our lives. However, if you're a first-time parent, you may not be sure what to do. One of the first things an expecting parent should do is to prepare your baby's crib.

This article teaches you how to assemble a crib and make sure it’s secure and durable. Follow these 5 crib assembly tips for a baby's restful night.