Jennifer Power’s Blog
Thanksgiving Dishes Kids will Enjoy
Thanksgiving is fast-approaching, and now is a good time to plan some kid-friendly dishes to accompany the roasted turkey. Kids can be fussy when it comes to Thanksgiving appetizers, sides, and desserts. Some traditional holiday dishes just seem foreign to kids who...
How To Get The Family Involved In Philanthropy
The word "philanthropy" often brings to mind the establishment of trusts, scholarships, or research institutes worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. It can feel, to many people, like something that is restricted to those with access to vast amounts...
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips for Parents and Kids
A chill in the air and the crunching of leaves underfoot mean that Halloween will soon be here. Along with trying on costumes and decorating the house, parents need to prepare their children for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating. According to the American...
The Top Children’s Charities
Children-focused charity organizations have been established across the globe, each with the aim of aiding disadvantaged children. Most of these philanthropies are founded on the basis of offering social, medical, and economic assistance and relief to children whose...
Top 5 NYC Day Trips for Families
New York City is packed with parks, playgrounds, and museums, offering plenty of activities for families. In fact, there are so many activities that it can be nerve-wracking to choose just one. However, planning a trip in the Big Apple with kids doesn't have to be...
Preparing Anxious Kids for Back-to-School
While you might be excited to have the house all to yourself again, the twilight days of summer can be stressful and nerve-wracking for children. It’s hard to trade in swimsuits and ice cream for pencil cases and lunch trays, especially if a child’s overarching...
How to Encourage Children to Help With Chores
If all members of your household work or learn full-time, you’ve probably created a chore schedule for everyone. Chores are a great way to teach children responsibility and cleanliness, but they aren’t always as fun as video games or television. If your children...
Back-to-School Necessities for Your Kids
It’s nearly autumn. That means back-to-school commercials saturate the airwaves, and your children grouse and gripe about the bygone days of summer. As stores around the country advertise school supply sales for students of all ages, it’s about time you take your kids...
How to Teach Your Kids Self-Care
Any hard-working mom knows the importance of some good, old-fashioned self-care. Whether it’s yoga with your girlfriends or a night in with some wine, looking after yourself is the first step to living a happy, healthy life. But how can moms emphasize the importance...
A Guide to Hosting a Fantastic Fourth of July Party
With July fully underway, everyone is getting ready for their favorite patriotic holiday. The Fourth of July is a great time to throw big social events to kick off a person's summer. Here are a few tips that make any Fourth of July party into a fun event. Plan a Theme...