I don’t know about your kids but mine love Sprout TV and today we’re lucky to go for a visit to the SunnySide Up Show! Is there a local TV station near you? Yes, I know Sprout is national — but I wonder if you could visit your local TV station sometime with the kids.
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Yesterday we went on an adventure — to nowhere! No plan, just get in the car and drive. It was Ryan, Scott (her dad who took this picture) and me. We had the best time — 3 1/2 hours together and we found a Zoo (on sale — interested?), we found a tractor on
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What is it about wondering in the woods that is so refreshing and fun … for all ages! Think about finding great wooded areas near you that are easy to navigate with your young children. Make it an adventure! I remember taking Amy and Hope when they were young to a nearby park and
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Is school over for the kids? What are your plans? What are their plans? Think back on your years as a young person with the summer looming ahead. Wouldn’t it be fun to make a Wish List of what you’d love to do? Try it with the kids, but encourage them to be realistic. Well,
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Four year olds at museums? Art museums? Sure — perhaps some of you have done this already — even younger. But we just took a chance we’d find something new and I guess this KIDFUN is about exposing children to all kinds of experiences, even the unexpected. If you live near city, you could visit
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Don’t you love how the streets seem to sparkle this time of year? Why don’t you take a drive to “nowhere” but be sure you bring your camera! Look for the prettiest houses in your neighborhood or an area nearby and have your child be the “boss” and tell you when it’s time to park
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My adult niece had the best idea! When going on an excursion — like visiting a theme park, the Zoo, going to a festival or fair — wear the same color. It makes it so much easier to spot each other. Even beyond that, wear the same clothes! That’s what they did on their trip
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Spending time in the car this weekend? This summer? Remember the old license plate games you used to play when you were young? Try them with your kids. Make up new ones … together! Let’s see what I remember … * Name the States — Count how many different state license plates you see. That
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It’s bright and sunny and it’s … time for a walk. Anywhere! In the neighborhood, in a park, on the beach, on a wooded trail. And, to keep the walk interesting, play this guessing game. Look at something in the distance and guess how many steps it will take to get there. Compare whose guess
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The beach … total heaven for most kids! But, even with all that glorious sand and the ocean filled with ripples and waves, some need a break from the “same old” routines. Funny, don’t you think? So, that’s what I did with Maxi Mandel, 5, this weekend. We left our group and took a walk
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