Like all parents I'm intent on providing my children with every possible recreational opportunity; I've done the kiddie gym, music and movement classes and even splurged on high-tech gadgets and games. And more than ever I am ready to institute these Tips for Unplugged Play: The Ultimate in Quality Family Time. I have had occasional lingering thoughts about instituting more old-fashioned … [Read more...]
Tips to Plan a Family Game Night
This is a sponsored post. Thanks for supporting us and the brands we love. Everywhere you look people are glued to their phones and tablets. Children and loved ones constantly hear,"Just a minute" or see distracted heads are buried into connected devices. This is why I am loving the opportunity to share Tips to Plan a Family Game Night. There is nothing that FORCES you to be more present than … [Read more...]
How do you nourish your kids hearts and minds?
It's the question that plagues me as a parent... How you nourish your kids hearts and minds? And here's my truth- as a parent- it feels at moments that I may very well be swallowed whole by all the laundry that awaits me , which continues to mound on my son's bed or the never ending dust bunnies that cover every last nook and cranny of my house which scream to be cleaned. And in the face of all … [Read more...]
Because Play Matters And Candy is for Suckers
Congrats to our winner Sarah P. If you're in the market for Easter Basket goodies which will keep your kids occupied and happy without ROTTING THEIR TEETH the toys and crafts I'm about to regale you with will keep you and your brood happily occupied indoors and creating kiddie masterpieces you can proudly display and some of them you can even use. Bottom line: Take the time to really get to … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Get the Family Outdoors and Unplugged (#1 of which is an Epic Water Balloon Fight with ZORBZ self-sealing water balloons)
Studies show that time spent on entertainment media by today's children averages more than 7 hours a day.* (*Kaiser Family Foundation Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8-to 18-Year-Olds.) That's pretty close to every minute a child isn't in school or sleeping! Are your kids starting to look like glassy eyed zombies? Are they constantly begging to watch TV or play with your phone? If this … [Read more...]