Kids costumes for Halloween are so versatile and many are basically dress up clothes! Costumes are a great way for kids to really get into pretend play scenarios. Did you know that there are 100’s of kids dress up clothes…
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*Updated May 2022* Whenever I share articles about keeping kids occupied with fun activities, I also like to add a bit of a disclaimer. It’s ok for kids to be bored. In fact, it’s an important part of child development….
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*Updated March 2022* Indoor play forts for kids are simple to set up and offer many ways to foster open ended creative pretend play. Building forts as a kid was so much fun, I still have so many fond memories!…
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Outdoor activities for preschoolers should not be taken for granted. In fact, children are spending less time outdoors than ever before and this is impacting their development. So here are 5 great reasons to get your kids outside! Plus, read…
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*Updated February 2022* Children thrive outside but every year, studies show that less and less time is spent outdoors by children. This is where forest schools can come into play! Have you heard of them before? If not, below is a brief…
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*Updated February 2022* Isn’t it funny that with so many toys, gadgets and electronics on the market these days children still love playing with cardboard? This really shows that when it comes to child development and play, simplicity is often…
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*Updated January 2022* Camping might not be for everyone, but indoor camping with the kids should definitely be an exception if you are camping averse. In this article I will share with you some fun indoor camping ideas for kids…
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As parents, we all want our children to feel good about themselves. Research has shown that self-esteem is critically linked to success. We’ve also learned much more about how to foster self-esteem in our children in recent years. For young…
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