By Hollee Schwartz Temple It seems like everyone is buzzing about Pinterest, the website where (mostly) women create virtual bulletin boards of the “beautiful things you find on the Web.” As someone who researches modern motherhood, I was intrigued to read a recent post by author Stephanie O’Dea, titled “Pinterest and Feelings of Inadequacy.” This FULL STORY »
Fantastic Firsts – 5 Surprising Milestones To Celebrate
By: Dr. Heather Wittenberg These Fantastic Firsts aren’t what you’re expecting. Sure, walking, talking, potty training, and the other usual milestones are impressive. FULL STORY »
School-Age Activities
Try one of these fun activities for school age children, perfect for the whole family! Let’s Make Soap What is Needed: 1-1/2 cup opaque soap base (available at health or craft stores) Knife 2 to 4 drops essential oil in preferred scent–orange is very refreshing (optional) 4 to 6 drops food coloring (optional) Mold – FULL STORY »
Preschool/Pre-K Activities
Try these fun activities, great for preschool or Pre-K aged children! Who Doesn’t Like a Cookie? Anyone can get their game on to release a few sillies. FULL STORY »
Twos Activities
These activities are great to do with a two year old! Grooming Our Pets What is Needed: Stuffed animals Combs, brushes, and ribbons & clips (optional) Doing the Activity: Get down on the floor with your two year old and bring out the stuffed animals, and brushes and combs. FULL STORY »
Infant & Toddler Experiences
Enjoy these great activities with your child perfect for infants and toddlers! Little Drummers What is Needed: Find some fun songs that you can beat a drum to. FULL STORY »
Laugh, Smile and Celebrate with your Child!
Ahh to be young again, to be silly and carefree, to feel like we were born just to have fun! Remember when we were kids and laughed when bubbles came out of our nose, hick-upped and laughed at the same time, and thought it was so funny to burp after we drank from a water FULL STORY »
Play Power
By Dr. Heather Wittenberg Neuroscientists say that the noggin power required to play tea party – or any other kind of pretend play – is very complex. Here’s what it takes: The desire to play nicely with friends. FULL STORY »
Family Activities – April 12, 2012
Keep the learning going at home with these fun and education activity suggestions! Write numbers 1 – 5 on paper bags. Have your child add items into the bags to equal the number on the outside. FULL STORY »
Why The Library Is Your New Best Friend
By Melissa Taylor Parents, if you’re like me, you’re always searching for free activities to share with your kids. Let me tell you, the library is the best free choice I’ve found. FULL STORY »
