When confidence meets parenting everybody wins.
Kids activities are a great way to connect with your kids. They help you get to know what your little one likes to do, how they play and what they are learning about the world.
The very best activities for kids are the ones that start out as your plan and become their plan.
Here are some tips for letting the kids take over:
Have fun playing (and connecting)!
It's billed as a once in a lifetime experience-- a total solar eclipse that will cross the United States on August 21st this year. My family lives in the mid-west, and we're expected to have a Read More ...
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Introduce preschool children to number recognition using cereal, cards, and bowls. This simple number recognition activity also introduces one-to-one correspondence and addition to Read More ...
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Football is big deal at my house, especially as the NFL heads into the postseason. My son and I enjoy watching the games together and cheering on our favorite teams. It also lets me try out a little Read More ...
We have so many LEGO pieces! I'm not complaining. LEGO is awesome for so many reasons. I'm willing to allow these little bricks to continue to accumulate year after year. The thing is, LEGO bricks Read More ...
One of my favorite ways to celebrate a holiday is by filling our home library with special kid books. Halloween is no exception. Of course we have favorites that come out year after year, but I'm also Read More ...
