With the holidays it seem like the perfect time to complete a project together… Unplug your kids have a weekly [tag]unplugged project[/tag] that you can join in by adding to their Mr. Linky. You can go see all the other unplugged projects. It’s a lot of fun to come up with a project on a theme for your little one…. View Post
Book review: Too many toys
What could be better than a book that does the telling for you… The middle one just had his 3rd birthday and his little brother bought him this book. “…Have you ever stepped on a Lego piece in your bare feet? Or a Jack? Well, it really hurts!” [tag]Too many toys[/tag] by [tag]David Shannon[/tag] Spencer is the boy who has… View Post
TV on in the background
Consider a 2-year-old child playing with toys in the living room. The television is playing a program designed for adult viewers. Mother is in the kitchen making dinner while listening to the TV. The child intermittently looks at the television for brief periods of time. Is television having an effect on the child? Source : [tag]Child Development[/tag], Volume 79, Issue… View Post
Finding time for holiday play
Holiday times are busy times. Finding time to play and have one on one time often gets squeezed out. However, because of the season there are many things that naturally lend themselves to together times with your little one. Making your own advent calendar Decorating the tree Making & baking cookies Donating toys Singing carols or Christmas songs Here’s an… View Post
Overlooked creative toys part II
This is the second part of the interview: Overlooked creative toy. In your experience with blocks have you seen it as a boy’s toy? No, but children accessorize them with different things as you’d expect with young children. They may play with them differently but still use them equally. Adding accessorizes help promote pretend play. Adding large and small pieces… View Post
Barefoot books giveaway
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS *Congratulations to Beth H* In our home, as soon as you sit down anywhere someone will bring over a book, or two for you to read. We’re a family of book lovers and use the library frequently to keep up with our habit. We love to give [tag]books[/tag] as presents over toys as it’s… View Post
Overlooked creative toy
[tag]Blocks[/tag]… we’ve all heard about them but why should we be using them with our children? Here’s a recent interview about those blocks packed away in that dusty corner and why they should be dusted off and out. Elise Clark, Director of admission at City & Country school. She’s a teacher and parent. Elise has been in education for 20… View Post
Are you an effective counterweight?
Through Michelle of ECSmart blog, she shared a great site by author Ginger Carlson . Imagine a place where you can discover, ‘.. wonder, imagination, thinking, and creativity!’ all in one place. Her article inspired this post. [tag]Play[/tag] with kids is all about balance. Choosing to do activities that enhance and ultimately benefit them in the long run. I’ve never… View Post
Come Snuggle up!
Welcome to the [tag]Snuggles Podcast[/tag] – the podcast for little ones and the moms and dads who love to snuggle with them. With a welcome like that you know you are in for a treat. Fancy listening to a [tag]audio story[/tag]?This audio program is great for you to snuggle with your little ones any time of day or for bedtime…. View Post
Carnival of Parenting Podcast No.19
Welcome to the 19th edition of [tag]Carnival of Parenting Podcasts[/tag] It’s a place to share and find some new parenting [tag]podcasts[/tag] from the podcaster and recommendations from those who listen to podcasts. ..Not sure about Podcasts? Try this ecourse. Parenting Zoo presents Fun and fabulous music for preschoolers posted at ParentingZoo, saying, “Great music for preschoolers and their parents” Mert… View Post
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