Family Time
Toddler Activities - For Your Kids
Growth And Your Sanity
It does not matter what the activity is, so much as how it is sold to
and celebrated with your toddler! Follow these steps and see changes you
can be proud of.
Playing Away - Rules For
Kids Who Are Visiting Friends
These are my own family's rules of behavior which are to be used when my
children visit other people's houses.
Free Toys - Creative Play Ideas From What You
Have Around The House
Fed up with forking out for the latest piece of over-hyped plastic? Answer
"What can we do now Mum?" by making toys from items you will already have around
the house.
The One Minute Rocket Ship
Your Child Will Absolutely Love
We love Anthony's imaginative play idea which needs little preparation
and provides many opportunities for bonding with your child, having fun and learning!
Ideas For Sharing Stories
With Children
This two-part article discusses the ways in which stories and
storytelling play an important role in children's lives. Techniques are
offered for using stories to help develop children's verbal skills and
imaginations. This is part one.
Parenting - Making A Schedule
This article on the benefits of scheduling your day as a parent
really struck home with me. It took me a while to work this out for
myself when I had young children at home, and I wish I had done so - and
benefited from the much calmer household that was the result - sooner!
Establishing a Bedtime
Routine for Your Toddler
Toddlers tend to have their own ideas about what they want or don’t
want, and unfortunately, going to bed often falls into the “don’t want”
category. Getting a cranky toddler to go to bed is no walk in the park,
but having a good bedtime routine will help.
Bath Time Magic for Kids
Bath time is the perfect opportunity for parents
and children to really get to know each other and spend quality time
together.
Is YOUR Child Ready for a
Dog?
Are you considering buying a dog for your child or children?
Before you do, take a moment to evaluate your family and determine if
your children are ready for a dog. Here are some questions you might use
to help you decide if buying a dog is right for your family.
Does Your Family Have Down Time?
There is an old zen koan that says, "don't just do
something, sit there." It has wonderful application to family life today. We've
created the most overscheduled and busiest society in history. Our kids are
moving from one activity to another, and they seem to have more schoolwork, more
choices, and more pressure than they ever have before.
What Are Your Children Really
Watching?
Saturday mornings. Cold cereal and Scooby Doo. How many parents started
out our childhood weekends with this simple ritual? The trick was to
wake up early enough to see all of the Saturday morning cartoons because
after about 10 am, the children’s programming was over until Sunday
night’s Wonderful World of Disney show came on.
Back to Parenting Library
|
