Telephone Giggles
If you're going away this holiday season, why don't you make a telephone time to call a child in your life? I thought of it because today my best friend Francyn is leaving for a trip, that is just too
Throw a Kiss … Literally
The easiest and most loving KIDFUN -- make a kissing sound and pretend to put it in your hand, making a fist. Then throw this imaginary kiss to someone. That person catches it and throws it to another. Before you
Do You Believe in … Pixie Dust?!
I was celebrating the holidays with friends at the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) and on the table was some "pixie dust!" Well, that's what we called it. It was the tiniest pieces of sparkly
KIDFUN Kindness
What could be a better time of year to teach your child about kindness! We spend so much on our kids, why not spend a little more (like $5) to teach a lesson on helping another? First, do a little research
Movie Favorites – Get Cozy
The holidays are approaching and you'll have plenty of time to spend with kids. Try sharing YOUR favorite childhood movies with them. Get out the popcorn, the blankets (if getting warmer makes it more fun) and just cozy up together. We
Great Finds on YouTube like … Shirley Temple!
Okay, I'm really dating myself but while watching my granddaughter Ryan, 3, put on a show, I realized she might get a kick out of seeing Shirley Temple. Do you remember that adorable curly-haired little girl who sang and danced
KIDFUN Coupon Book … A Gift of Fun
I have to give credit for this fabulous gift to my kids' Aunt Maddy. She once gave a gift that I loved. I called it a KIDFUN Coupon Book. Each coupon was a fun-filled experience just for Maddy and the child.
Thank You Notes
It's the day after Thanksgiving and you could extend the whole sentiment of sharing gratitude by having the kids write a thank you note to the host or someone at their Thanksgiving dinner. But, this is KIDFUN -- so, it shouldn't
Thank YOU — Record it!
Recently, I wrote about taping a thank you message for family members to share at the Thanksgiving table. Here's a new version of that. Tape your Thanksgiving meal. Okay, not all of it. But, take a few minutes to share
Group Hug!!
It's the holidays -- perfect timing for a "group hug," lots of them! Did you ever do something that just "worked", even though that really wasn't your plan -- that you created a tradition? Ever since Ryan has been about one