Recently a busy mother of four told me that she wants to play with her children more. However, she is so busy with all the other day to day tasks that she doesn't know how to find her playful side and nurture it. I can totally relate to her because there are so many tasks and responsibilities we have as adults and caregivers of our children, that we don't ... Read More about How to Find Your Playful Side
7 Playroom Items I Can’t Live Without
There are seven playroom items I can't live without. They contribute to the fun our children have in their room, but also help solve storage problems. To be truthfully honest, our children's playroom is also their bedroom. We live in a two bedroom farmhouse and so there isn't any space for a separate playroom. I am not complaining, though. Before we ... Read More about 7 Playroom Items I Can’t Live Without
Why It’s Important for Children to Play
"Come chase me mommy," my four year-old son hollered, as he ran across the driveway this evening. He laughed as I started running after him and never could quite "catch" him. Our impromptu game didn't last very long, but it was a moment I won't soon forget because it reminded me again why it is important for children to play. Yes, I said ... Read More about Why It’s Important for Children to Play
Birthday Party Ideas for Boys
Every July, I go searching for birthday party ideas for boys. That's because our son has a birthday that month. This year he celebrated his fourth birthday monster truck style. It wasn't a big fanfare with many decorations. In fact, like most people, we threw a pretty big shindig for his first birthday. A slightly smaller party on his second birthday. And ... Read More about Birthday Party Ideas for Boys
15 Best Board Books for Babies
Did you know that reading to your baby at least 15 minutes a day is important for preparing your child to read? Board books for babies are recommended because your infant can't tear the pages. He can also manipulate the pages easier. You don't have to read the recommended 15 minutes a day all in one session. You can read five minutes in the morning, five ... Read More about 15 Best Board Books for Babies
12 Educational Board Games for Preschoolers
"I Won!" That's what my excited preschooler said today after winning two rounds of Candy Land. He loves to play board games for preschoolers and Candy Land is his favorite. I also enjoy playing it as much now as when I did as a young child with my family. The objective of Candy Land is to teach children colors. However, there is so much more that children ... Read More about 12 Educational Board Games for Preschoolers