Nope, this isn’t about ornamental lights — but it is about adding some brightness with an easy-to-do holiday gift. How ’bout a collection of FLASHLIGHTS? You know, they come in all sizes — those tiny ones for a key chain, the regular size (in all colors), those large ones used more for construction work. Kids just love flashlights and if… Read more »
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. It could be “Go to the Movie of Your Choice” or “Get Ice Cream” or “Go to a Show.”… Read more »
Remember the first time you used a magnet? WOW! How does that happen? Honestly, I think I actually remember that myself or perhaps it was when I taught kindergarten and we played games with magnets and the kids were in awe of that magical sticking power. Magnets can be great gifts for the holiday season, especially for stocking stuffers or… Read more »
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 be a chore. It should be fun — even silly with lots of stickers or an abstract design and… Read more »
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 years old, we would do a “group hug.” Maybe her daddy would be holding her and I’d come to… Read more »
It’s that holiday time of year and I could probably write a different idea for gift-giving idea each day! Today’s KIDFUN is about giving a special, homemade card — for Thanksgiving, for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and for birthdays or just to say “I Love You,” for that matter. Make it really personal by having your child create a card with… Read more »
I just learned a great way to make holiday gift tags from someone who not only does great things with her kids but cares about the environment. Julie Hayes, who is marketing manager of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, the environmental law firm based in the Philadelphia area, doesn’t let those adorable birthday and holiday cards go to waste…. Read more »
Okay — this was one is really easy and a great opportunity to dream with your child. Place a small throw rug next to your child’s bed and when it’s time to go to sleep, ask him if he first wants to go on a magic carpet ride. What happens on this carpet? It’s magic … anything! Why don’t you… Read more »
Thanksgiving is coming and it’s time to seriously think about sharing appreciation. How does this fit into KIDFUN? Well, it just so happens I have an idea. Use a tape recorder or, even better, a video camera and start recording your child’s “thank you’s” to family members with whom you share Thanksgiving. Start now, in the beginning of the month… Read more »
Of course, we all tell stories to our children — but how ’bout getting THEM in the act! You start the story, she adds to it. At an interesting moment she stops and you continue and so on and so on. It’s that easy. I’ll give you an example. One day a little girl was walking by the castle and… Read more »
