Activities for Kids
Staying Cool After Playing Outside
Remember what your parents preached to you oh, so long ago? Your mom would be standing in the kitchen, hands on her hips telling you to pick one: inside or out. But what that really […]
Year: 2008
Sensory Smart Activities
Stretch Their Thinking with Puzzles
My mother is absolutely fascinated by puzzles. She always has at least two 1,000-piece puzzles going at any given time. She will sit there for hours methodically working the parts of the picture in to place and have it finished that day.
Child Development
Just Imagine
As a child, my imagination ran with the wind. While my grandmother was using all her might to pry my brother’s fingers from the television remote and send him outside to play, I was begging […]
Kids Waiting Room Ideas
Waiting Room Activities
When it is time to make a trip to the doctor, the wait can seem like ages to children. They tend to get antsy and restless. Any parent knows how aggravating it can be to […]
Sensory Smart Activities
Sand and Water Outdoor Fun!
What could be more fun than a sandbox? A sand AND water box! The Activity Sand and Water table has the best of both worlds for your kids to explore and enjoy. And you’re not […]
Child Development
From Crib to Big Kids Bed!
When you toddler goes from a crib to a “big kid bed” it’s a big deal. Let your child have a little say in the bed she’ll be sleeping in and you might find the […]
Child Development
Building Self Confidence in Your Child
Do you have a child that doesn’t want to play with other kids or participate in activities? It may not be that your child is a wallflower, she may just lack self confidence. Building self […]
Sensory Smart Activities
Rock It! with a Cool Rocking Toy
Sometimes when you’re looking for a great gift or addition to your little one’s toy collection; it’s a good idea to think simple and forget the toys and play gadgets with all the lights, buttons, […]
Special Education
April is Autism Awareness Month
As a parent of a child with special needs I understand the desire to have as much information as possible on my son’s disability. This educational process never ends. Research changes and as he gets […]
Special Education
Great Learning and Play Toys Special Needs Children
No two special needs children are alike but they do all have one thing in common, they love to play. How your favorite special needs child plays may differ from other children, but it’s important […]