“1 – 2 – 3 GO!”
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
Photos Through the Years
On Mother's Day, Hope had the idea to make my Mother's Day present a photo session at Picture People. We all went, all eight of us, even Joe's Uncle Irv was there, too! I love our photos and I walked
Natural Balance Beams
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
Cherish Those Holiday Memories – Make a CD
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
The Gift of Giving
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
A Personal Note of Thanks
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
Everything’s a Microphone – even a Ladle!
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
While They’re Young … Share Your Interests
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
The Handbook by Ryan Munro, 4 1/2
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!
Sing … Record … Sing … Record!
Today it is so easy to record your kids singing! Between SmartPhones and computers, we can save the most precious voices of our children. I just heard Juliana Jost (about to become a mom herself) sing Hark! The Herald Angels