You’ve heard about it before—parents going through considerable time, effort and expense to select just that perfect toy. Usually it's the latest and greatest, but , more often than not, their little one seems much more interested in playing with the packaging it came in. How about you? Did your kiddo have more interest and fun ripping wrapping paper off and away than playing with the gift inside? Children don’t need a lot of bells and whistles to PLAY. In fact, I’d go so far as to say all … [Read more...]
Give Gifts, a Sensory Activity for Gratitude
It is better to give than receive. We’ve all heard that and, of course, it’s true! I know my heart fills with delight in seeing others truly happy with something I’ve done for or given them. Letting children experience this helps them to develop a sense of gratitude. Giving can be done in many ways: ---------------------------------------------------helping around the house -----------------------------------------------------choosing a special gift; or -------------------------------- … [Read more...]
Learning Opportunities Knock—Don’t Miss ‘Em
Through the course of a typical day there’re many chances to share activities with your kiddo that will help them grow and develop. Every day Life presents learning opportunities. Even chores like setting the table provide learning opportunities! Find another idea here. Of course, if you’re trying to work from home per coronavirus in addition to raising your children sharing learning opportunities just need to be … [Read more...]
Vaccines: The Ones We Have & The One We Want
It seems every day there’s something new on the race for a vaccine for CoVid 19. Typically taking years to develop—if at all—there’s hopeful promise in some early stages and trials. CoVid 19 delayed my #HaveGrandmaWillTravel status for Grandbub #4’s birth. I was present for the other 3... in some cases in the actual room so being forced to miss this was cut deep. Grandchildren Are Grand! But now I have come for my introduction. Luckily for me and the cousins, they seem to come in sets of 2. … [Read more...]
9 Helpful Camping Tips with Kids
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...]
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