Happy Halloween!
Just a little hello to wish you and the children in your lives a fun-filled, safe Halloween! And, join in the fun
The Candy Bank
It's Halloween and imagine ALL that candy! I just thought of a way to save it so it's not eaten at "one gulp!" Make a Candy Bank. It's more of a project than I usually suggest but it's really simple. Find
Introducing …. !!!
Ya' know what I love? No matter how much technology we have, kids love putting on a "show!" It could be one song or a whole production. It's just plain fun. And, okay, here's another Ryan story! Since Ryan's been two,
Lotsa’ Letters!
This KIDFUN idea will vary depending on the age of your child. It's basically sit at the computer together and having your child type the initial of her first name. But, on a computer, it's really fun because it can
What’s It for?
Have ever just sat on a bench or the curb and had a conversation with a young child? You know, just talked about "stuff?" Diane Gugliotta told me about the "good ol' days" when she did that with her brother, Gene.
And in the Castle Was a ….
Of course, we all tell stories to our children -- but how 'bout getting THEM in the act! You start the story, she adds to it. At an interesting moment she stops and you continue and so on and so
“I’d Do Anything” and More to Google …
What's your favorite song to sing your child? Mine is "I'd Do Anything" from "Oliver." I've sung it to Ryan since she's a baby -- actually, when she was in the hospital. It was the cutest thing, when she was
Fun Card Game – “Steal the Old Man’s Bundle”
Uh oh -- I think I got myself in trouble this time! I wrote last week about sharing your favorite activities with a child and he'll keep that lesson for a lifetime! Then I talked about my grandfather teaching me "Steal
My Favorite Things …
Some people reading this might think I'm talking about the wonderful song from "The Sound of Music." I do love it! But, nope, that's not it. In this case "My Favorite Things" is about sharing YOUR favorite things
Have a Silly Party …
Do you have a certain food you and your child love to eat? Is it healthy enough you could make a meal or a snack out of it -- even an unexpected snack?? Okay, here goes