Articles tagged: child development
A sign of the times? More kids can use a Smartphone than tie their shoes
Posted: Jan 25, 2011A recent article posted by Great Start for child care states that more children can use a smartphone than tie their shoes. Here is the article: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/434010_kids24.html. As I read it a small part of ... Read more »
Parenting: Are puffy winter coats for children a safety hazard in the car?
Posted: Jan 03, 2011It makes sense once it's pointed out, but I would never have originally guessed that putting my child or infant in a heavy winter coat or suit to keep them warm could be causing a ... Read more »
Parenting: Cardboard tube plus candy equals a New Year's Eve treat and craft for kids
Posted: Dec 31, 2010Here's another fun and quick craft that the kids can help make or you can make for them to get ready for New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve tends to be a holiday that's more adult ... Read more »
Parenting: In Britain, parents at 14: When will you talk 'birds and bees' with your children?
Posted: Dec 29, 2010As a parent, talking to my children about "where babies come from" has been on my mind for some time. It started a while back when my son asked the question after seeing a baby ... Read more »
Parenting: Make your own 'Winter Wonderland' window decorations
Posted: Dec 29, 2010After the kids have pulled out and played with every new toy or Christmas gift, they may turn to you and say, "Mom, I’m bored." At this point, you peek at the calendar, realizing we ... Read more »
Hokey Pokey the winter blahs away with the kids
Posted: Dec 08, 2010Okay so I’ll admit I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and I still cannot stand freezing cold. Mind you I do get the kids outside for a bit as long as it’s not too ... Read more »
Play this fun animal game with restless kids
Posted: Dec 01, 2010Kids often get restless — whether it’s in a restaurant waiting on food, traveling, waiting in line, or maybe because they are all done with their food and are bored waiting for everyone else. So here ... Read more »
Fit Mommy: How to get and keep long and lean legs
Posted: Nov 30, 2010My youngest son has taken to drawing family pictures, and I think they are absolutely adorable. I actually scanned one in so that you could see his artistry. I love that in his eyes, the ... Read more »
Kids crafts: What are you thankful for? Legos? Uh-oh!
Posted: Nov 24, 2010It often is hard for children to understand what Thanksgiving is really all about. We watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special and learn about the history of Thanksgiving at school. However that still doesn’t always ... Read more »
Parenting: Will banning cupcakes in schools for birthday celebrations solve childhood obesity?
Posted: Nov 19, 2010As a parent who makes homemade cakes and cupcakes from scratch for every birthday celebration at school and at home, I was disappointed to hear that some Michigan schools are banning cupcakes to fight childhood ... Read more »
parenting: Fit Mommy: So, Wii Fit thinks your child is overweight ... now what?
Posted: Nov 04, 2010I have heard that Wii Fit is wonderful. Wonderful, that is, until your overweight child steps on it and the picture of them balloons up and declares them unfit. It may be true, because many ... Read more »
Helping kids find the beauty in autumn through a couple of simple activities
Posted: Nov 03, 2010The leaves are falling, creating a ton of fun. The kids and I love this time of year. The best part, of course, is raking up the leaves into big piles and jumping in them. ... Read more »
Fit Mommy: WWF in my house lets boys release pent-up energy
Posted: Nov 02, 2010Wild. Wrestling. Family. That's what the WWF stands for around here! At least once or twice a week, my guys declare a wrestling match that is loud, crazy and, eventually, sweaty. I consider this "guy ... Read more »
Parenting Q&A: Teach your child about the three pleasures of not stealing
Posted: Oct 30, 2010Dear Kerry, My 7-year-old stole an eraser shaped like a football from his classroom the other day. He never did anything like that before, but I wonder if I should worry about his behavior. I ... Read more »
Manage the happy chaos of a Girl Scout Brownie meeting with these tips
Posted: Oct 26, 2010They are lovable, energetic, boisterous and loud. They are Girl Scout Brownies. These second and third grade girls love to test the limits, to find out what they can and cannot do. Without a plan, ... Read more »
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