Letters of Memories
For new KIDFUN readers, you may not know that I write letters to my granddaughters. I think it's probably easier for me than their moms to save all those memories. Whenever I find a few moments, I open their letters
Lots of Lists … Beyond Gifts!
This is definitely the time of year when people make lists, wish lists. But, what about other kinds of lists can you make with the kids? The Top Three Things I did on Thanksgiving Weekend
How Would YOU Like to say, “Thank You?”
Thanksgiving is almost here and try to take a few minutes to ask your kids what they are thankful for. Think about gratitude. Are any of us grateful enough for all the good fortune in our lives? And, I don't
Remembering CARTONS!
I saw a wonderful example of play -- actually it's called the Ultimate Block Party -- and was reminded about those GIANT cartons, the kind that refrigerators come in. Okay, maybe not quite that large, but about how about all
Soak up that Energy – Plan for it!
It's funny I couldn't think of a title for today's KIDFUN because I really have so much to say about our trip to Disney World. We got home late yesterday and, it truly is a magical place. I mean imagine
Let’s Have a Party — a Yogurt Party
Ryan and I started a tradition over a year ago. You might remember. We had a "whipped cream party!" That was very cute since we both like whipped cream and we sprayed lots of in bowls and just ate it
Capture that GIGGLE!
Don't you love a big fat belly laugh coming from your child? Nothing is better -- right? So, think fast and pull out your phone or recorder and savor it. Tape it. How fabulous if THAT could be your ring
Counting the Days …. Together
It seems amazing when you plan ahead and, finally, the big day arrives. For a toddler and a preschooler, you can say, "Only one month to go," and he has no idea what that means. You can even try, "Only
Counting Stories … it’s like a word problem in math!
I wrote some math games the other day and included one about making word problems actually fun. For me, in later years in school. they were impossible. So, I always thought if math problems were just part of conversation maybe
Healthy Eating — After Halloween?
Is this an oxymoron -- trying to eat healthy with all that candy in the house after Halloween! Well, maybe it makes sense because there are many lessons to learn about saving that candy as a special treat. (I hope