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By Alison on July 23, 2008
Here are some articles worth checking out:
Summer of Sleep: Here’s a way to encourage you kids to fall asleep on their own. This idea can be used in other situations too. Read an update here. (From Goody Blog)
Understanding the Childhood {read more}
By Alison on July 23, 2008
Turn a Walk into a Game
By Alison on July 16, 2008
Is the walk around the neighborhood getting a little boring? Make it more interesting by having a scavenger hunt.
Have the kids help you make a list of things you’re likely to find while out for a walk (and perhaps some challenge items that might {read more}
By Alison on July 16, 2008
Clean Up Time: Encouraging Kids to Pick Up
By Alison on July 11, 2008
Does the phrase, "it’s time to clean up" send your kids heading for the hills? I’ve found that especially with my three year old son, it’s best to have several different strategies to use, because the same trick doesn’t {read more}
By Alison on July 11, 2008
Flying With a Carseat
By Alison on July 7, 2008
Is your child’s carseat approved for use on an airplane?
Chances are pretty good that it is, but if you plan on taking it onboard, you may need proof.
Look on the seat itself for a statement saying that it is approved for airplane use. {read more}
By Alison on July 7, 2008
Great Children’s Books for Young Minds
By Alison on July 5, 2008
Most of the books that I read with my son come from the library. Here’s some of our favorites we’ve recently checked out.
Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer: Olivia’s favorite toy goes missing and she’ll {read more}
By Alison on July 5, 2008
Birthday Party Printables
By Alison on July 3, 2008
My son will turn four next month and he decided he wants a Curious George Party. With Curious George plates, cups, napkins, and forks, he tells me. As anyone who has thrown a kids’ birthday party before knows, it’s all too easy {read more}
By Alison on July 3, 2008
A Twist on Fingerpainting
By Alison on June 30, 2008
Awhile back, I wrote about letting my son decorate a canvas that hangs in our living room. Here’s a similar idea from Design Mom and Cookie Magazine’s Nesting Blog
How cute would this be for a baby’s nursery? Or just a super fun {read more}
By Alison on June 30, 2008
Summer Writing Tips for kids
By Alison on June 28, 2008
Here’s some ways you can keep your kids writing skills sharp this summer:
Get them into journaling. Let them pick out or decorate a blank notebook. Perhaps set aside some time each work where each member of the family writes in their own journal. {read more}
By Alison on June 28, 2008
Parenting Links: Traveling with Your Kids
By Alison on June 23, 2008
I’ve come across so many great articles about traveling with kids that I decided to put together a list of them all. So whether you’re traveling cross country or just across town, I hope you find a tip here to help your journey be a {read more}
By Alison on June 23, 2008
Way to Grow: Gardening With Kids
By Alison on June 20, 2008
It’s planting season, and gardening can be a great activity to involve your kids in. Let them have their own small area to plant whatever they choose. Even young preschoolers can take on the responsibility of watering their own special {read more}
By Alison on June 20, 2008
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