The pandemic has presented many challenges for families. The least of which:How to keep them engaged while schools across the country were shut down. Thankfully, Life is starting to come back a bit to what it was before CoVid. For me, that means hikes with the family. I could not be happier! Does your family feel the same? Outforia reached out with tips to make for a happy family outing for all. How to Make Hiking More Interesting or Kids Hiking with your kids is a superb way to … [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...]
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...]
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...]