Yesterday, my choir performed at an outdoor festival. But, first we had rehearsal. It was a hot day so coming indoors to rehearse was a relief. Ryan wanted to cool off, too. So, she and her mom, Amy, came with me. Ryan sat by my side and was fascinated by the whole rehearsal process. I
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What is it about this chant that is such a motivator? “1 – 2 – 3 GO!” This is a sentimental KIDFUN, for sure. My daughter, Hope, who is editing KIDFUN for a series of e-books we hope to have available in time for the holidays, read a KIDFUN about Ryan, her niece, from two
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There are balance beams all around us — like this log in the woods, or the curb of a sidewalk — or the crack in a sidewalk, even a bench or a stack of benches …. walk with your child and explore. You know it’s fun and … can be a challenge. Don’t just be
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My friends Paul and Val Jost love spending time with Morgan, Michael and Jonathan, three very special boys in their life. After they had fun baking cookies with them over the holidays, Paul had them talk about it on the voice memo on his cell phone. Because he’s also a musician with a drum set
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How can you give your child the gift of “giving” this holiday season? Try this. First talk to your child about how lucky he is and mention that many children are not as fortunate. What could he do to help them? Suggest he give away some of his toys he rarely uses. Provide a nicely
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This could be a suggestion — write a note to the children in your life — saying how much you appreciate them this Thanksgiving. But, it’s also a personal note from me … thanking YOU for reading KIDFUN, for caring enough about your children to want to laugh with them, to giggle together and to
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Now, this may be surprising to see a photo of someone on KIDFUN who is, well, not exactly a five year old! But, boy does he have the spirit! Phil demonstrated that anything can be a microphone and a great prop for sharing warm feelings (or singing or giving a speech). Try this at Thanksgiving!
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Are you an art lover? How about music or dance? Take advantage of your preschooler’s youth, while she is open-minded and happy for your attention, and share your favorites with her. Lately, I feel like Ryan is truly sharing my special interests and it’s so much fun. I couldn’t believe when my son-in-law Scott told
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KIDFUN is brought to you today by Ryan Munro (okay, my granddaughter who is almost 5). It’s making a book of hands — of very special hands in your life — stapling each individual page and giving it a title! That easy. Ryan has always loved tracing her own hand and mine and I was
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