Tips to Ban Boredom and Spark Imagination with Apps like ACORN is a sponsored post Children have a rich imagination. After all Bill Gates was once just a kid, full of creative potential, long before his own incredible imagination eventually changed the world. So how can you proactively nurture and encourage your child's imagination? We have Tips to Ban Boredom and Spark Imagination with Apps … [Read more...]
My Staten Island kids love Katy Perry…and are taking their show on the road!
My daughter can somehow convince her little brother to do just about anything- including learning the lyrics and dance moves to Katy Perry's California Girls! ( Yes when he's 16 he'll probably want to STRANGLE both of us for showcasing him but I simply couldn't resist!) Check em out below! … [Read more...]
Get your kids outdoors and learning with Backyard Safari gear
It's summertime which means while it is not all that hard to get my kids outdoors- what I'd prefer is to get them outdoors doing something constructive as opposed to destructive ( if you have a boy- you'll FULLY understand this quandry of mine!) Which is why I'm gaga for Backyard Safari Outfitters line of gear , as their products make it pretty darn easy to get your kids up and outdoors … [Read more...]
Confidence building activities for Staten Island kids
This year, in light of all the tragic cases of kids being bullied to death in 2010, one of my resolutions is instilling my kids with an extra dose of confidence and self-esteem as they tackle their day. Sure sitting them down and talking it out is one option but, since my kids usually tune me out the minute I try to have a talk with them, what I think works best is engaging them in activities that … [Read more...]