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Chipper Tip: Teach Your Kids to Garden
With new technologies constantly emerging, children are increasingly looking to screens to entertain themselves. However, according to Stephen Kellert, Tweedy/Ordway Professor Emeritus of Social...
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Chipper Tip: Camping Tips for Kids
With summer in full throttle, it’s the perfect time for camping! Not only does camping induce an environment of family bonding, it also encourages exercise and learning about the great outdoors....
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Chipper Tip: The Importance of Family Bonding Time
This week, Chipper advocates the importance of family bonding time. Not only does family bonding time provide a space to enjoy the presence and company of other family members, it also teaches children...
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Chipper Tip: How to Improve Your Child’s Attention Span
Do you feel like you’re constantly saying “Focus!” or “Pay Attention!”? Do you wonder if your child has ADHD or if he or she just merely has trouble focusing? Read on for tips for creative and...
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Chipper Recycle Craft: Funky Pen and Pencil Holder
It’s just about time for the kids to start heading back to school! Stay ahead of the game in your child’s education and prepare yourselves for the transition back into the space of institutional...
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Chipper Tips: Try new things with your kids!
Chipper always encourages others to try and learn new things! New experiences will inspire you and your kids to explore more and see the world in a new light. There are so many positive effects of...
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Chipper for Music: Effects of Music on Children + Creative Ideas to Explore...
Children have a natural love for music. They love a good tune with an energetic beat. It’s amazing what music can do for a kid. As a powerful stimulant, music can alter your child’s mood instantly and...
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Chipper Tips: Apple Snack Recipe and 3 Recycle Crafts
October is here! Autumn is underway and it’s time to enjoy one of the most popular fall fruits: Apples! One of the world’s healthiest foods, apples have numerous health benefits and are sweet enough...
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Chipper Parenting Tips: Importance of Sleep + Bedtime Tips
“Time to get ready for bed!” you say. “Oh, no!” your child thinks. ”Why do I have to go to bed? Sleep is boring, and I’m not even tired!” They’d rather read that great book or that computer game that...
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Chipper Crafts: Fun Games to Teach Gratitude + DIY Recycle Napkin Holders
The Gratitude Game to Promote Writing, Math and Thankfulness! Get together as a family (on Thanksgiving or before) and play the gratitude game with your little ones! This fun and simple activity not...
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I’m a Chipper Mom – Wake up and smell the cookies!
Wake up. Get dressed. Grab your lunch. Get to school. Errands to do, lists to check-off. Rooms to clean. Dinner to be made …um, heated, er “take-out.” …Brush your teeth and get to bed. Sound familiar?...
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Chipper Recycled Crafts for Kids: Paper Plate Christmas Decorations
The Holiday Season is officially up and running! From Christmas feasts and family gatherings, to buying gifts and decorating the house, things can get a little hectic! Instead of focusing on the frenzy...
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Chipper Tips: Waste Less and Save More this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for gift giving! This doesn’t mean we have to empty our wallets and fill up our trash bins though. Americans spend 35% more money and throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving...
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Chipper Activity: Fun Winter Activities and Exercises for You and the Kids
During the Holidays and cold winter months, it’s easy to want to hibernate like Peabody the Bear! But with all the extra feasts and sweets, it’s important to stay active and keep your body healthy and...
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Have a Chipper New Year!
It’s that time of the year again. Happy New Year! A few days in and I’m already asking myself why I resolved to eliminate sugar from my diet. Many researchers state that most individuals whom set New...
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Kids in the Kitchen? Make Meatballs!
You may have felt it last night in the grocery store (if you were one of the lucky few living in a climate that welcomed you outside) – the lines were long and shelves seemed short on the necessary...
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Chipper for Parks: Recycle Can Craft for Conservation (FREE PRINT OUT)
“Going outside the classroom – and observing what is right there – that is where meaningful learning happens.” Lilian Katz, Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Education, University of Illinois,...
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Remember when we use to frolick in Autumn Mist?
I’m a Chipper Mom: Review: Good Kids Apps Puffs Playground App A day long hike turning over rocks, jumping in and out of streams, and casting magical spells on each other was only made better by the...
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Chipper Tip: Lessons in Condensation
Rainy season has arrived! Whether you are experiencing snow and rain in the North West or a sunny summer on the opposite hemisphere, condensation is a common occurrence that can turn into an...
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Chipper Tips: Teaching Beyond Acceptance
“Different Not Less” Can you believe we have a generation growing up realizing that we are all different and that we should celebrate not criticize, shame, nor ignore individuals needing our kindness...
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