Community, Help, and Encouragement for Active Parents
Have a fixin’ to have your own wee log cabin? Here’s two for you. Get busy with this paper toy project. An easy project and heaps of fun! Download Light Log Cabin Craft Supplies Paper or cardstock scissors tape or glue Download Dark Log Cabin How to Make the Wee Log Cabins Cut along all [...]
Here are some taller Paper Toy Soldiers to boss your other smaller soldiers around. An easy quick craft, these would look nice on the top of a tall bookcase in a child’s room. Craft Supplies Cardboard tubes Paper or card Scissors Glue or tape Download Tall Toy Soldiers – Blue How to Make the Tall [...]
Need a quick toy for a rainy day? Look no further. Grab those scissors and cardboard tubes and make your own wee army with these Small Paper Toy Soldiers. Craft Supplies: cardboard tubes glue scissors glue or tape paper or card Download Small Toy Soldiers – Blue How to Make Small Paper Toy Soldiers [...]
I am big into board games. My husband, not so much. But when we played Spontuneous, he actually admitted it was a “pretty fun game”! If you’re looking for a good party game this holiday season and you listen to any type of music, Spontuneous is a excellent choice! Their tagline is “Spontuneous bring the [...]
Do you have a little toddler or preschool boy (or girl!) who loves to explore and craves adventure… but isn’t so much into arts and crafts? Yeah, me, too. Making a mess or scribbling dramatically across a page is way more fun for my 3-year-old than creating a fun project or making a beautiful picture. [...]
photo by utini In part 1, we talked about the importance of reading, and in part 2, the role of imaginative play in the development of a smart kid. Let’s expand on that a little with more ideas for free time that will help encourage your children to use their imaginations and thinking skills! Play [...]
When Radio Flyer asked if we’d be interested in reviewing the new Style N’ Ride RFX Scooter I quietly replied “YES!” I kept the scooter a secret until it arrived via UPS, knowing my 4 year old son wouldn’t be able to wait any longer than it would take to assemble… I was right. The [...]
photo by George Eastman House In the first part of this series, we talked about the importance of reading and creating a reading environment to help bring out your child’s intellectual potential. There’s a lot more that you can do as a parent, though! Playtime is where children learn – absorb, really – without even [...]
We’ve always tried to have our children involved in physical sports and activities. There are so many benefits for encouraging an active lifestyle in your children. First we signed my son up for soccer the first year he was eligible. That was a stretch for me since I’m not someone who would consider herself the [...]
Dolls for girls and boys can go beyond mere recreation and be educational and inspiring as well. My Pal and My Sibling Dolls make dolls that are not just cute looking but also a great way for kids to learn about autism, Down’s Syndrome, going green, anti-bullying and peaceful living and lots more. Did you [...]
