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Q&A
When active boys are stuck inside, this parent needs some ideas for burning off energy.

Family Fun Nights
Keep a stash of great board games for your family, and you're sure to find a taker when you ask, "Does anyone want to play a game?"

Family Fun Nights
Everyone rents videos for their kids; but family movie nights are special, but simple events that will become a family tradition.

Family Fun Nights
Building projects are best saved for an evening when mom and dad are feeling very patient; but, the satisfaction of completing a building toy project is well worth waiting for.

Family Fun Nights
Family story-reading nights are just right for weeknights. The only preparation required is a good book; and, early bedtimes come easily after a good story.

Family Fun Nights
Jigsaw puzzles are cheap fun, as well as a relaxing diversion that pays off with a fine sense of accomplishment when the puzzle is finished.

Family Fun Nights
Family craft night is most fun when you focus on the creative process, not the finished product. Find ideas for your family craft night with kids.

Geocaching - A New Sport for Families
Learn about geocaching with kids for a great family activity.

Making Magic for Our Children
Thank you for your comments describing the ways you keep magic and imagination in your child's life and your own. I have been so inspired by the responses I received. See what I mean . . .

I Still Believe in Fairy Tales
You see, I still believe in fairy tales; though in modern guises, still beautiful, still meaningful, and still moving in our imaginations to make our life rich and deep. So, I need your help. I'd like to begin a discussion of how to keep magic and imagination in our children's lives. Won't you add your comments about ways to make magic for our children and add wonder and imagination to family life?