Growing Nimble Families

Carnival of Parenting Podcasts No.24

Welcome to the 24th 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. Top 10 Send in your favourite podcasts of the month. Rolemommy Radio: Is creating a separate review blog a good idea?… View Post

Sibling dice game

in Education, Play activities on 05/08/09

Games that endure the test of siblings. We played this game a lot with the BG. Now his brother ( MO) loves to play. They play together- sometimes it goes well, sometimes we have to move the dice to get the numbers we need and this does not go down well. In general, it’s a peaceful, enjoyable game….. remember this… View Post

Wordless Wednesday

in Play activities on 05/06/09

Everyday play opportunities for babies

in Play activities on 05/05/09

Is your child on track to reach their [tag]milestones[/tag]? When do I need to worry about their development or just wait? My child is developing just fine- why would I need this? [tag]Born learning[/tag] has produced an [tag]Ages and Stages[/tag] pdf. There are ten Pdfs from birth to 5 years that helps answer those questions. Why should we look at… View Post

Rotating books play activity-really?

in Education, Play activities on 05/01/09

We know we should but do you rotate your children’s books? We have a lot of [tag]books[/tag] in the house. To keep them remaining special and exciting we box them up in put them out of sight. We do the same with the audio books and stories. Every 6 weeks to a month when I remember I get out the box…. View Post

What do you sing?

in Education, Play activities on 04/28/09

This month’s radio program is an interview with Roslyn Duffy. Managing the Top 3 Preschool Problems Rae Pica and Roslyn Duffy Roslyn Duffy is a counselor, mother and author who co-wrote Positive Discipline for Preschoolers and Positive Discipline: The First Three Years with Jane Nelsen and Cheryl Erwin. In addition, she also co-wrote Positive Discipline: A Teacher’s A-Z Guide (with… View Post

He loves to throw

in Play activities on 04/21/09

Sometimes you look at what you’re children are doing and you get inspiration. The middle one has been throwing to hit the high ceilings in the front of the house all winter. We dread balloons rising up there as we have no clue how we’ll get them down short of waiting them out. As an activity throwing is great. Releases… View Post

Everyone has one

in Play activities on 04/17/09

We have a large pile of lost socks. Lost because the pair is missing. We keep them in the hope that one day they will be reunited. This is rare. The boys love pretend play and regularly dress up and take over the world. I love overhearing their conversations. I like superheroes- I’m a mum of 3 boys so I… View Post

Carnival of Parenting Podcasts No.23

in Play activities, Podcast on 04/14/09

Welcome to the 23rd 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. Top 9 Send in your favourite podcasts of the month. Mommybrainonline presents How are your buttonholes? Be inspired by Kristie’s… View Post

Centers of openendedness

in Education, Play activities on 04/10/09

Maybe you’re new to trying [tag]Free play[/tag] and are looking for some ideas. Here’s a list of our top 10 open ended activities to make into centers playdoh with equipment train set farmyard with animals Paper and colours etc Paints, print, glitter and collage Shaving cream, gunk, tables & chairs, material Lego, blocks, knex play food Cuddly toys, puppets Our… View Post

What would you do?

in Play activities on 04/07/09

Your child says, “I’m bored”. What would you do? It wasn’t the first time I could see the oldest two were in need of some direction. They’d been playing happily but I had to head off the – “I’m bored” before it happened. For us after the “I’m bored” there’s usually not a lot you can do before melt down… View Post

Parents Dance with your child

in Education on 04/03/09

This post is part of part of the PhD in Parenting Carnival of Play From April 1st to April 15th. Pop on over and find some other great play posts. Welcome to those that popped over. ****************** A friend swore blind that her unborn baby recognized the theme to Eastenders. The wiggling baby would then be absolutely still and if the… View Post