"HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS" was originally posted on Your Modern Family in April 2013, but it is back today to serve as a great reminder for all of us… It is important to understand how to play with your kids and to learn why play is so Read More
How to Create Intentional Play Moments
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein What a great quote to remember right now, as we are navigating uncharted waters as far as education and socialization are concerned. Lucky for your children... they Read More
Study proves: Teaching kids to play independently lowers parents stress levels
Last year, a *study of 2,000 parents found that when kids were home, on an extended break (like summer break or the stay-at-home order), it took only 13 days for parents to feel stressed. 60% said the stress came from feeling like they Read More
20 minutes of play a day
There is truly nothing like playing with your children. Did you know that the average parent spends less than 20 minutes a day playing with their children? I'd like to challenge you to beat that average. Can you spend Read More
Activities for Teens
Are you looking for some fun and creative activities for teens or tweens? What about a List of Activities for Teens During Quarantine? I know that during the time of social distancing and staying home, it can be hard to be creative, Read More
Stained Glass with Washable Window Chalk
I've seen some of the most adorable ideas lately! So many of these ideas have been picked up by my friends and neighbors. I've loved the Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk drawings and the Neighborhood Bear Hunts. Read More
Let your kids play with their food!
Today I get the chance to partner with Toca Boca, as part of the Mom it Forward blogger network, to bring you an awesome idea: Let your kids play with their food! Before you read this, let me tell you that our 6 year old son, Beau, asked me to Read More
Teaching kids to create their own fun
It is so important for us to continue teaching kids to create their own fun. What does that look like to you? Kids need unstructured play time. This means that you just let them play, without electronics, without a planned Read More
