Label It!
Do you have one of those hand-held label making machines? It's a great way to play with the kids and get them into reading in very subtle ways. Walk around the room with a label-maker and have the kids help you
The Giggle Button
Remember when Tickle Me Elmo came out? All those giggles! How cute was that? You can do it! Capture the moment your child is in a belly laugh with a "voice memo" app or a take a video on your phone.
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
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
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
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
Happy Halloween from Chloe the Mummy
CHECK THIS OUT -- CHLOE THE MUMMY!! Chloe's mom Sheila posted this photo of Chloe the Mummy on her Facebook Page and said something like, "This is what happens when you leave your children with grandparents!" I happen to love it
Halloween Fun — Make Mummies!
Happy Halloween! It's almost here and, if you're stuck inside for Halloween celebrating with friends or just your family, here's an idea that is so much fun. I practically guarantee every age person will end up hysterical from this. Have you
The Art of Roughhousing — Part II of A Family Pile Up
Yesterday, I wrote about how much fun it is to be playful with your kids (thanks to Dr. Lawrence Cohen and his Playful Parenting tips.) I forgot to mention that he and Dr. Anthony T. DeBenedet are the authors of