Boredom Builds Friendships If you do an Internet search for “boredom” and “kids,” you will get the distinct impression that these two entities should not coexist, that kids should never be bored. That explains the Pinterest articles, such as …
Bored Kids? Learn How Boredom Is a Gift (Part 1)
Boredom Makes You Create There are two things I think we did right as young parents. First, we got rid of all the pacifiers before the children turned four. As I type that, it doesn’t sound like quite the …
Sea Cave Adventuring
“Let’s find a sea cave!” exclaimed my 13-year-old son, inviting us to adventure with him. The water was cold. The kind of cold that makes your legs and feet burn, then ache and then go numb. And though the …
Why Kids Need Mental White Space
I am a former educator and children’s ministry director, a lover of books and projects and specially chosen classes. I certainly believe that our children’s minds should be stretched and their interests followed. However, I also believe that boredom is …
Lollipops in the Garden
“Mama, look! Lollipops are growing in the garden!” said excited Little Person with a big imagination. The look of awe on our toddler’s face when he saw his favorite treat in bloom and in place of where his pacifier …
Music Activities for Children by Age
Getting your children involved in music is one of the best things you can do for their development, but that doesn’t have to mean expensive instrument lessons. There are a whole heap of music activities you can do at home, …
Fun At-Home Activities for Dogs and Kids
For many of us, we’ve been in quarantine for a few weeks now and some of us possibly thriving or some actually losing count of the day of the week. Likely, you’ve been tapped out of all your creative and …
Free Online Resources for Your Family
While spring may be more difficult to enjoy this season, we’ve put together a list of our favorite free resources that’ll help you and your family explore the world from the comfort of your home. Virtual field trips for the …
4 Fun Indoor Activities
The public health response to COVID-19 has ramped up, and parents all over the country are preparing to be stuck at home indefinitely due to school closures and social distancing efforts. What’s a mom to do in these unprecedented circumstances? …
3 Ways To Celebrate Your Child’s Milestones
photo credit: Marilynn Lerum We’ve all heard the adage: “The days are long, but the years are short.” My guess is that if you’re raising little humans, you can relate. The years may pass by, that doesn’t mean you can’t …