Magic Carpet Ride!
Okay -- this was one is really easy and a great opportunity to dream with your child. Place a small throw rug next to your child's bed and when it's time to go to sleep, ask him if he first
Save It in a Box …
Don't you wish you had a few of those very special things from when you were a child? "Things" is the operative word here -- it could be anything, like that stuffed animal you couldn't be without. I have mine
Making Time for Messes
Okay, it’s bound to happen – kids get involved in something and mess ensues! Melissa Puente is a mom of two sets of pre-kindergarten twins and has her own opinion of messes. She thinks it’s a good thing. She said,
Look up … It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane — It’s “Facey!
Flashlights are great toys for kids! There's so much to do with them that just fascinates young children -- actually, adults, too! Try this -- cut out a face from a paper plate. Two circle eyes, a circle nose and a
Tape a Thank You!
Thanksgiving is coming and it's time to seriously think about sharing appreciation. How does this fit into KIDFUN? Well, it just so happens I have an idea. Use a tape recorder or, even better, a video camera and start recording your
Snail Mail — Kids Love it!
You’ve Got Mail! Guess what? That expression could easily come out of your mouth instead of the voice of an AOL account! And, just think how excited a young child will be to hear you say it! Pam Laughlin of Kraftykid.com,
Did you see that Yellow Beetle Bug?
I’ve been meeting so many interesting people throughout the country who are sharing their ideas with us. How about the Yellow Car Counting Game? It’s a simple little driving game (perfect for KIDFUN). It came from Deborah Poppink, a Los
National Family Day – Try the Shustermans Travel Tips!
Apparently today is National Family Day and I heard about an amazing family recently that I’d like to recognize on KIDFUN and share some of their tips. Lisa Shusterman and her husband Marty took their two nine year old daughters on