The #StayAtHome order will be lifted eventually. And when it does I have a feeling everyone is going to want to get outdoors! Spending time in Mother Nature is healthy for young and old. Camping outdoors might be something you're looking forward to--if so then this sponsored post is just what you need. Thanks to Deepbluemountain's chief writer Harsh Paul for this very informative article! Yours in PLAY! Teacher Karen 9 Helpful Tips for Camping with Kids Camping is an adventure into … [Read more...]
Creating Schedules–Managing Stress for Your Child
Pandemics certainly qualify as stressful times for children. Other Life events like divorce, illness (or death), or moving are full of stress too. It’s during times of stress or uncertainty children find comfort in routines. Schedules are routines put to paper, whiteboard chart, or electronically on your phone. It’s the predictability of schedules that lets children know what to expect. CHANGE is the Only Constant in Life... Right now families are in the midst of dealing with the coronavirus. … [Read more...]
It’s Your Move: Why Playing Board Games is Important
A fact: Children learn best through PLAY. The genius of PLAY is there are many and varied types of PLAY. When you understand what is possible with PLAY, you’ll want to facilitate as many PLAY situations for the kiddos in your Life as possible! Board games are a type of play; namely play that has rules. Since board games are a type of PLAY, it would follow they'd offer lots of learning opportunities. Below are some. Family That PLAYS Together Stays Together When I’m out at a restaurant, too … [Read more...]
Instead of Screen Time
Is screen time trying to invade your kiddo's day? With the coronavirus pandemic schools across the country shut down, Most still are not back to anything close to a normal schedule. With children remaining home you may have heard: There's NOTHING to DO.... ____I'm BORED!! (imagine whining on the 1st line; exasperation on the 2nd) Sure handing over a device or sitting them in front of a screen might sound very tempting. Here's why you might want to resist the temptation! Then and … [Read more...]
Signs, Signs! Everywhere a Sign!
Signs, signs everywhere there are signs. As a parent, you look for signs your kiddo’s making milestones. You’re also helping them recognize signs in their own bodies as they grow and learn. A few BIG signs during those early years relating to children recognizing their bodies’ signs: 1. Needing to use the toilet 2. Being hungry and/or 3. Needing rest and/or sleep Back in my preschool days, my advice to folks regarding these, and the other big one (Getting dressed), was: It does no one any … [Read more...]
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