Growing Nimble Families

Tessy & Tab

in Education, Play activities on 03/07/08

I found this and bookmarked it before Christmas. I think I even twittered about it, on Twitter. My memory was jogged when I heard about it again on the [tag]Jumping Monkeys [/tag]podcast when they interviewed one of the co-owners in January. Well with a birthday coming up in February it was the perfect time to try it. Here’s what we… View Post

Outdoor fun indoors-Rice

in Play activities on 02/29/08

Is it possible? The big guy started with a rice tub during speech therapy at two. We bought a large rubber maid tub and filled it with rice and beans. We found lots of things to bury from around the house and local charity shops. We’ve had puzzles pieces, plastic animals from crackers and party bags, tea cups, plastic cutlery,… View Post

Carnival of Parenting Podcasts # 7

in Podcast on 02/25/08

Welcome to the 7th edition of Carnival of [tag]Parenting[/tag] Podcasts 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. Top 10 Send in your favourite podcasts of the fortnight. Tales of a single parent: What it means to live green Mommy’s milk and more:Episode #30 Newborns with… View Post

Go Bananas!

in Play activities on 02/22/08

Whilst looking through some blogs I love I came across a recipe for cookies. Perfect! I had these and a craving for cookies. The kids were hoping for pancakes as this is what we usually do when bananas get so ripe. But today was my lucky day. Check out the recipe here. It was quick and easy and the kids… View Post

Marble play

in Play activities on 02/18/08

This activity was submitted by [tag]play activities[/tag] subscriber, Monica N…………Thanks You need: [tag]marbles[/tag] [tag]paint[/tag] paper sided tray Put the paper into the tray. Let your child squirt paint into the tray and onto paper. Drop in the marbles. Watch marbles move and makes pattern on paper. Carry on activity until child gets fed up! developmental benefits: Creativity & Imagination, Arts… View Post

Thought of the week

in Play activities, Seasonal play on 02/15/08

“It starts at home and not by you sitting on the couch and telling the kids to go out and play. They need your attention and your enthusiasm.” Pam Kirk of Richmond Community Schools This week was mild enough on some days to go outside. I wrapped them up and sent them out, just like the quote above. Just like… View Post

Carnival of Parenting Podcasts 6

in Play activities, Podcast on 02/11/08

Welcome to the 6th edition of Carnival of [tag]Parenting[/tag] Podcasts 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. Top 10 Send in your favourite podcasts of the fortnight. Mommajam.com: Cyber safety for your family DIY father: Dave Hagler, founder of suburbandaddy.com. Oh Behave!:Episode 1: Getting your… View Post

Notquitecrunchyparent interview

in Play activities on 02/08/08

I invited MC Miker and her son over to [tag]play[/tag] and they accepted. It’s always exciting to have a [tag]play date[/tag]. MC Milker is The Not Quite Crunchy Parent [tag]https://notquitecrunchyparent.blogspot.com/ [/tag]. Mom to a 5-year-old boy, marketing consultant and educator, she writes about toys, food, child development and trying to be green on her blog, The Not Quite Crunchy Parent…. View Post

The Parent’s Journal

in Education, Play activities, Podcast, Seasonal play on 02/04/08

Bite-sized chunks of practical parenting advice, in an interview style- this is why I love listening to [tag]The Parent’s Journal[/tag] with Bobbi Conner. I first became a fan when I listened overseas on AFN, every Friday morning after the the 9am news. Unfortunately, I could only get reception on one radio and if I had errands to run would miss… View Post

No time to find play resources

in Play activities on 02/01/08

[tag]Fathers[/tag] Have No Time to Play With Their Kids, Herald Sun Says Good news for these fathers………………there are numerous resources on the web now that offer short and open ended [tag]play activities[/tag] that can be used with your kids. You don’t need a lot of equipment. For busy dads at work you can download them straight from the sites or… View Post

Carnival of Parenting Podcasts-#5

in Play activities, Podcast on 01/28/08

Welcome to the 5th edition of Carnival of [tag]Parenting[/tag] Podcasts 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. Top 10 Send in your favourite podcasts of the fortnight. Manic Mommies: Growing up online. The Household helper: Organizing when you have children with special needs Mommycast show… View Post

Post it note fun

in Education, Play activities on 01/25/08

The weather here has been too cold to be out for too long so we’ve been tucking into [tag]play activities[/tag]. Our current favourite comes from the archives of January 10th 2007. 11 fun kid activities to do at Grandma’s house. Post it notes * Draw a series of pictures or the entire alphabet on separate post it notes; the more… View Post