Did you share Valentine’s with your child, even the youngest of children? Did your kids bring them home from school? This sounds like a school project but help your child cut out the designs and then paste them on a large piece of paper or even poster paper so the love from February 14th will be remembered again and again…. Read more »
It’s Valentine’s Day and I don’t care how old I am, it’s always a special day. And, it’s more than Valentine cards and roses, especially when you have young children. Start the day with an extra special hug and play games with your child to see who can say “I love you” in many different ways. Is it a smile?… Read more »
That heartfelt holiday is almost here and how does your house look? Do you have any hearts showing off the love and appreciation you feel for the world? That’s what Ryan decided we all needed — Valentine decorations, inside AND outside the house. It’s easy enough to do — well, if you aren’t much of an artist like me! Get… Read more »
Resolutions … Have you made some with the kids? You know, it could be fun to have the kids think about what they’d like to improve in 2012 and then write it down to check up in three months, six months and so on. Actually, be sure to include YOUR resolutions on the family list! It should be as simple… Read more »
Don’t you love how the streets seem to sparkle this time of year? Why don’t you take a drive to “nowhere” but be sure you bring your camera! Look for the prettiest houses in your neighborhood or an area nearby and have your child be the “boss” and tell you when it’s time to park to take photos! Ryan and… Read more »
Thanksgiving is almost here and try to take a few minutes to ask your kids what they are thankful for. Think about gratitude. Are any of us grateful enough for all the good fortune in our lives? And, I don’t mean financial fortunes — I mean the love that surrounds us. Invite your kids to say “Thank you” to everyone… Read more »
It seems amazing when you plan ahead and, finally, the big day arrives. For a toddler and a preschooler, you can say, “Only one month to go,” and he has no idea what that means. You can even try, “Only 26 days left.” Kinda’ meaningless. So, it seems the best way to share the excitement for an upcoming event is… Read more »
Is this an oxymoron — trying to eat healthy with all that candy in the house after Halloween! Well, maybe it makes sense because there are many lessons to learn about saving that candy as a special treat. (I hope you still have some left since I’m writing this on November 2nd.) Can you do a Treasure Hunt for Healthy… Read more »
CHECK THIS OUT — CHLOE THE MUMMY!! Chloe’s mom Sheila posted this photo of Chloe the Mummy on her Facebook Page and said something like, “This is what happens when you leave your children with grandparents!” I happen to love it because this shows that KIDFUN works! Chloe’s grandparents are my very good friends, Jayne and Barry, and they tell… Read more »
The Perfect Arithmetic Lesson! Ha, Ha, Ha! … Counting the Candy! I know it’s Halloween and how can I take away all the fun! But, imagine all that candy that just might be accumulated at the end of the day! Do you remember emptying your bag of goodies after you got home from trick or treating? I do. We’d sort… Read more »
