Stuck on play ideas? “Play is the work of children” Fredrick Froebel Maybe you’re new to [tag]unplugged play[/tag] or else you want to try some of these activities but not sure where to start. Besides the [tag]weekly play-activities[/tag] newsletter, here’s a book chock full of suggestions. [tag]Bobbi Conner[/tag] also is the producer of [tag]The Parent’s Journal [/tag]a podcast that features… View Post
Rookie Moms book giveaway
Stuck on [tag]baby play ideas[/tag]? Play-activities for babies? Singing, talking, changing them positions. There are so many things you can do with a baby. It’s not about hot housing them and trying to get them to do things before their appropriate developmental stage but instead stimulating, calming and soothing them into the world. Baby play-activities encourage bonding and set the… View Post
Weeklong book giveaway No.2
Get moving play ideas?…….. Play activities includes movement. So activities here are not just crafty but get those big muscles going. We all know kids have boundless energy and we wish we could bottle just a bit of it 🙂 There are lots of fun easy activities that help expend some of that energy and encourage the children to master… View Post
Carnival of Parenting Podcasts 12
Welcome to the 12th 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 fortnight. Teens Today with Vanessa Van Petten presents an excellent round up… View Post
Weeklong book giveaway no. 1
Stuck for [tag]play[/tag] ideas?…….. Sometimes we get caught up in thinking that getting your child lots of toys is the answer. Here at play-activities we use toys but try and use everyday things we have at home to stimulate, enrich and cause the kids to have some darn good engrossing [tag]fun[/tag]! There are lots of great books to help kick… View Post
Mommyfest Blog Party – My Intro
As part of [tag]Mommyfest 2008[/tag], I’m posting a little intro about me for all the new people ( wave) …so we can get to know each other better. Don’t be shy now and leave a comment . Hi there! This is Melitsa Avila from Colorado. I’m a miltary wife and mother of two boys and one little person on the… View Post
Mommyfest 2008
The [tag]Mommyfest Blog Party[/tag] is from May 12-16, 2008 and it is super easy to join. You can learn more by clicking here . During the five day celebration of Motherhood, there will be lots of prizes to be given away. Including some yummy See’s chocolates – Here is a list of prizes so far. There will be a group… View Post
Create your own
You have a shelf..or two full of [tag]books[/tag]. You read books to the kids They read the books…….. but still many of them remain on the shelf. How do you [tag]encourage reading[/tag] with some of those other neglected titles? There was a time we regularly rotated our books. But lack of time has seen that slacken off recently. That is… View Post
Toddler play activity 3
This is part 3 of a series looking at everyday [tag]play[/tag] activities and toys for [tag]toddlers[/tag]. Echo Microphone Why he likes it? He can shout- legitimately, into the microphone. He can hear his voice. He loves to try to make different sounds, talk, vary the pitch and imitate what he can hear. He can take it anywhere, including his favourite… View Post
Carnival of Parenting Podcasts # 11
Welcome to the 11th 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 fortnight. Carrie Lauth presents Natural Moms Talk Radio posted at Natural Moms… View Post
Tip: Sound communication
Mummy:[tag]I spy[/tag] a woof woof! Little guy: ( Pointing) There it is. M: I spy a miaow………over there. M:I hear a choo choo. LG:…………. No! No Choo choo ( shaking his finger telling me off with a big smile on his face) LG: ( Pointing) Look…… nee naw bamp bamp ( fire truck- I know you knew that!) Encourage sound… View Post
Earth day play activities
[tag]Earth day[/tag] April 22, 2008 Nope you’ve not missed the boat. There are hundreds of ideas out there for you and the kids ranging from contests, giveaways to practical ways that will impact your family or the larger (world) family. Nothing is too small. With so much going on today, here is a brief snapshot of play activities and ideas… View Post
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