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Nothing helps a child feel good like fun. Whether it has a subversive "educational" purpose, or is just to make everyone giggle, creating activities that everyone enjoys is a wonderful way to build strong family bonds.
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Babies & ToddlersBabies and toddlers are learning by leaps and bounds daily, and the more they are laughing, the more they are learning. Learn what other parents have discovered about having good times with their little ones.
- Sleepover Sensation: The Amazing Toddler-Mom Slumber Party
- A Bowl for a Drum, a Broom for a Bass: Nurturing Imaginative Play
- All the World's a Stage: The Costume Box
- Nothin' Like Homemade: Birthdays that Don't Break the Bank
- A Crown of Flowers: Making a Birthday Garland for Children
- All Hail the Backhoe!
Children are ripe for learning a variety of life skill through games and play--that parents will enjoy as well! Here are many ways parents have creatively engaged their children.
- It's a Gift! Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions
- Who Shall I Be Today? A Passion for Playing Dress-up
- Family Journals: A Timely Legacy
- The Pleasure of Rhythmic Rhyme: A Passel of Poems for Children
- The Wonders of Reading
- Rediscovering The Earth
- Boredom: The Cauldron of Creativity
- Homemade Toys: Why Nothing Can Beat a Paper Pinwheel
- Camp Oddino: One Mom's Cure For The Summertime Blues
- Fifty Ways to Keep Your Kids Reading All Summer
- Clay Creations: Parents and Kids Connecting through Art
- In the Land of Make Believe: The Joy of Pretending with Children
- All the World's a Stage: The Costume Box
- Songs Sweet and Simple: Making Music with the Mountain Dulcimer
- Homegrown Summer Camp: "It's Awesome!"
- For Reals
- Families Nurturing Nature: Discovering the Outdoors Together
- How I Taught My Son to Read Using Manicure Scissors
- Homemade Stories: Spinning Tales for your Children
- The Cat, the Cow, and the Camel: Yoga for Healthy, Happy Children
- All Hail our Fair Feathered Friends: A Backyard Birdfeeder Makes Science Fun!
- Tinker, Tiger, Robot, Spy: Wearing Masks, Children Can do and Be Anything
- Fun With Science
- Getting Down And Dirty
- More Quick And Fun Projects
Even though they may not always act like it, pre-teens and teens need the support of their family more than ever. Planning good times fun or supporting favorite activities is a great way to stay connected to your teen.
- The Enchanting World of Mendhi: Body Decor that Delights
- Watching Ryann: How Running Helped My Daughter Find Herself
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