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Activity:   Vocabulary Game Improve your first grader’s vocabulary with this fun game that can be played anywhere, whether you're waiting at the doctor’s office or sitting on the school bus. Turn wasted time into productive time and have fun along the way. If you play the Vocabulary Game consistently, your child will soon have a superb, admirable, excellent, magnificent, splendid vocabulary! What You Need: A variety of items that can be described by your child. This activity travels well, so take it on the road, to the park, or to the store. What You Do: Ask your child to describe something he sees. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as he can see it clearly and describe it  easily . Pick out a word from your child’s description and offer synonyms for it. For example, your child describes a tree as big. That big tree might also be described as enormous, large, huge, immense, gigantic or gargantuan. Point out t...

Fabulous Five Reasons to Try Chiropractic Care Sponsored by  Sozo Chiropractic Written by Jessica Nye, Practice Representative 

By Just Add Kids Founder, Paula Herrmann Okay, I betcha you're too young to even know that song ("Seasons Change" sung by 80's girl band, Exposé). That line from the song popped into my head as I thought about today, the first day of summer (yay!), and the task of writing my farewell blog. If you missed it out in Facebook land on Monday, I posted this video to let you know about the changes happening here at Just Add Kids... https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJustAddKidsSEWis%2Fvideos%2F640696242793011%2F&show_text=0&width=560 I launched JAK back in the fall of 2009. I had just lost my decade-long job as an advertising sales executive with Metroparent Magazine. Its owner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, along with print newspapers across the globe felt the economic impact of online new sources, and alas, about 90 of us lost our jobs that fateful early August Tuesday morning. My substantial financial contribution to the...

Sponsored by  Sozo Chiropractic Written by Jessica Nye, Practice Representative  I recently observed a mother and her 3-year-old son wait for 2 and half hours at a local walk-in clinic.  The little boy was very rambunctious and was understandably having a difficult time waiting his turn to be seen by the doctors.  The mother was very patient with her son but you could tell she was stressed out.  I overheard her tell another patient that they were there because her son had an ear infection.  I felt so sorry for this poor mom and boy because I know there is a better way.  A better way to treat an ear infection.  A better way to care for a little one’s health.  That better way is chiropractic care.   I am a mother myself.  I have three children ages four, three, and one.  We are expecting our fourth child in August.  I have walked a few miles in this young mom’s shoes.  I used to call our pediatrician’s office so often that they knew me by first name and would ask which of my children...

Compiled by  Just Add Kids Our Easter basket overfloweth! If you are looking for The Bunny, look no further. You've come to the right place. We hare you to find a more complete, interactive directory of places to go/things to do when it comes to celebrating the holiday with the Easter Bunny. And hey, not everybody is into the furry fella, so we've included some additional kid-oriented, family-friendly seasonal events, as well. Fun hop-portunities for you and your family are right here at your fingertips. Let's go! Come back often as we will add events here and on our website's calendar, JAK Happenings , as we learn about them. **DENOTES**activities and events that are designed for and/or welcoming to families of children/dependent young adults with special needs. Finding Easter Bunny! 2017 Directory (updated 4.7) Sponsored by Educators Credit Union       BUNNY EVENTS 2017: Easter Bunny Photos Southridge Mall, Center Court: 5300 South 76th Street, Greendale Friday, Mar...

Sponsored by  Sozo Chiropractic If you’ve had a busy day or overdid it exercising then you’ll certainly understand being weary or tired. Sometimes too much caffeine in the morning and a heavy lunch can cause an afternoon slump, as most can attest. These are all pretty common as we experience different levels of drowsiness, but fatigue is a completely different matter. Defining Fatigue The typical description of fatigue would be a lack of energy or motivation; this can be either physical or mental or both. Different from drowsiness, which typically means a need to sleep, fatigue is often described using words like lethargic or exhausted. Fatigue is generally considered an unrelenting exhaustion that lasts longer and is more profound than just being sleepy. Additionally, it is typically unable to be relieved by rest. It is considered a nearly constant state of weariness that may develop over time and reduce energy, motivation, and concentration. A serious level of fatigue will impact emo...

Skiing, Sledding, Skating, and Such! Compiled by Just Add Kids Get ready and plan for Snow Much Fun!   Just Add Kids annual guide to winter activity destinations. Please call ahead to confirm destination times, rates, etc. Snow Much Fun! Cross-Country Skiing Big Foot Beach State Park (1452 Well Street, Lake Geneva) Bring your own cross-country skis and ski for free on the park’s more than 6 miles of groomed trails. Trail takes you through forest and open meadow. A half-mile self-guided nature trail has interpretive signs describing native wildlife and their habitats. The natural beauty of the park can be found in its panoramic view of Geneva Lake and winding trails. Fox River Park (9521 304th Avenue, Burlington) Bring your own skis and ski for free. Cross country skiing is allowed on all trails. Not groomed. Call (262)857-1869 for more info. Havenwoods State Forest (6141 Hopkins Street, Milwaukee) Come for a leisurely stroll along 6 miles of looped trails in Wisconsin’s only urban ...