Ideas to Keep Kids Reading Even When You’re On the Go
You’re a busy family, driving to sports, spending time with friends and family, and so forth. But how do you encourage children to read when you’re
You’re a busy family, driving to sports, spending time with friends and family, and so forth. But how do you encourage children to read when you’re
I believe so strongly in the importance of our children having a global perspective– knowing the world is so much more than about them, their
One summer we bought a Slackers slackline for the girls thinking core strength would be good for everyone. What I didn’t plan on was it being so
Yoga benefits kids as well as adults. Get your children interested in yoga with picture books, games, and videos. They’ll develop your children’s interest in starting their own yoga practice. Doing
Dress up as your favorite book character and have a Happy Bookish Halloween! How about one of these book character costume ideas from the favorite children’s picture
by Rebecca Brown of Scavenger Hunt Guru. October is upon us and fall is in the air. The evenings are getting cooler and we are
Get kids active and outdoors with a do-it-yourself (DIY) backyard obstacle course. Obstacle courses build important gross motor skills, develop muscles, develop coordination, help motor
School is out for the summer! With the warm weather here, families are looking for ways to keep kids entertained and active during the summer. That
It was one of those days. I anguished over social issues with one of my kids. It felt like nothing was improving. But then, a
Christmas Tree I Spy is our favorite after-dinner December game. It’s exactly what it sounds like — an I Spy game with Christmas tree ornaments.
Play is vital for children’s brain development, emotional health, self-control maturation, literacy development, and physical skills. But often it’s challenging for busy parents to think
Recently, my mom told my kids about playing “Kick the Can” as a child – how the neighborhood kids gathered at dusk in the street.
Sometimes we have to be very creative to get our kids outside in the cold winter snow; at least my kids anyway. IKEA opened in
by Judy Molland, author of Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future (Free Spirit
If you have duct tape, play cars, and imagination then you’re ready to build your own duct tape city for hours of pretend play —
The hula hoops arrived last week, specially made from sprinkler tubing and made extra big for easier hooping. Look at these HUGE hoops — pink and
by Kia Robertson, mom and creator of Today I Ate a Rainbow. Last year we decided to go on daily walks together as a family,
Guest post by Nikki Crouse, mom and fitness expert. First of all, let me be clear about the fact that I was never the kid
Guest Post By Ryan Sias author of Zoe and Robot Let’s Pretend. When it’s a rainy day and everyone is getting antsy, do something to
by: Megan Rosker, mom, writer, teacher and education advocate. The everyday monotony of life can pull a mom and dad down, allowing them to fall
by Karen Nemeth, Ed.M., Author of Many Languages, One Classroom: Teaching Dual and English Language Learners and Founder of Language Castle LLC When you think about exploring
