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
Restaurant Tips — Do you have any?
Last night I met old friends sitting at a nearby table at a local restaurant who were sitting with their kids and 2-year-old granddaughter, Rory. When I told them about KIDFUN, they asked about restaurant activities to keep her occupied.
Copycat – a New Version
Practically anywhere you are, you can play copycat in all kinds of versions. Make it up yourself -- have the kids make it up, too! You can jump three times while patting your head three times and have the kids
Catch That Rhythm
You're stuck in traffic and all of a sudden from the backseat you hear a little drumming on the window. That's what happened last night. Ryan was using this little plastic toy and tapping out a rhythm on the window.
Change …. Places!
Try this when having a meal with the kids. Change places! No not seats
Dreamin’ BIG!
Yesterday I heard an amazing talk -- Todd Carmichael, the co-founder of La Colombe coffee, who is such an inspiration. He not only dreamed of having a very large coffee company and did it, he dreams about huge treks in
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
Make Connections …
There's a good chance you could be spending lots of time together on this long weekend
May I Have Your Order, Please?
Larry Rubin was telling me how his granddaughters Emily, 7, and Danielle, 5, love to play waitress. The girls are very busy taking orders, “cooking” in their imaginary kitchen and using real plates (carefully), then serving. The other day Larry
Introducing …. !!!
Ya' know what I love? No matter how much technology we have, kids love putting on a "show!" It could be one song or a whole production. It's just plain fun. And, okay, here's another Ryan story! Since Ryan's been two,