Life challenges and joys for women
It’s that time of year with crisp air and colors on the trees. Pumpkin patches are full of pumpkins and squash are ready to be picked. Why not have a family bonding day and do Fall crafts with your kids? You can get some sponges from the store; wooden clothes pin, white paper and some…
It’s that time of year when parents have to think about the type of costume they want to buy or create for their children. Each child is unique in their own way and in their interests. They may have a favorite cartoon character such as Thomas the Train or Dora the Explorer. There are so…
One of the most important jobs of a parent is to make sure that their child develops healthy self-esteem. Children do not come into this world with poor self-esteem. Life circumstances can change the amount of self-esteem a child develops. Parents are the first teachers of children and the encouragers that should be highlighting their…
Many little children love to play with teddy bears and tea sets. Teddy bears can be wonderful toys for children to play with and can bring the value of comfort to children. A teddy bear can be cuddled with when children are sick. They can serve as a companion for children going on a trip…
When you read books to children it not only helps them to learn but fosters a love of reading. Children when read to learn many different skills. Reading with a child sitting in your lap can strengthen the bond with your child. When I child sits on your lap or next to you this fosters…
I often wonder what happened to the world that we used to live in. It seems almost everything is replaced by technology. We are raising children in an age where some rarely even go outside to experience the joys of playing in the fresh air. Learning to ride a bike, fish in the creek, play…
Tinker toys are great things for kids to have as toys. There are many skills that tinker toys can develop. The first skills they develop are fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. When playing with tinker toys children learn about things such as balance and stability as they build structures. Creativity and imagination can…
Children during the summertime can often become bored when not in school. There are some really great inexpensive things that you can do to keep them entertained. Bubbles are a great Dollar Tree find, or you can make your own by using dish soap. Recipes for bubbles can often be found online if you go…
Did you ever fly a kite as a child? You would know the joy of it if you had. Kite flying is a really fun thing to introduce your child to doing. I also think you are never too old to enjoy taking a kite out to fly it. March seems to be the perfect…
I think it’s important not to forget that as a parent your job does not end when your child becomes a youth which is considered age 16-24. Youth still need guidance from their parents maybe even more so than little children. The decisions they need to make are bigger than those of children and they…
There are so many different ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. You can go watch a St. Patrick’s Day parade and cook a themed St. Patrick’s Day meal. How about making some soda bread to go with your meal? Guiness stew is a great meal to make for St. Patrick’s Day, and you can add…
When all know that a newborn baby will cry but, does anyone understand how that baby goes from crying to language development. If you have ever watched an infant become a toddler, you know that by a certain age usually two years of age children have developed a least a few sounds and words. Language…
