Preparing Kids For Success
When it comes to play dates, you don’t need structured activities for the kids to have fun. Children have a good time playing with virtually anything. However, once in a while I like to jazz things up a bit and entertain the kids. Here are a few play date activities that can help you do the same. Indoor Pool Party… Read More
I love fun activities that help children learn and play at the same time. Imagine my excitement when I discovered ‘I Spy’ jars. These jars are great to use in calm down corners, on long car rides, and for individual play. Not only are ‘I Spy’ jars great fun, they also help to strengthen children’s concentration, observation, and self-soothing skills. … Read More
My children spend more time playing on my phone than I do! There is always some new app they want to fidget with or some show on Netflix that apparently looks much better on my tiny S4 screen. I will admit, when we are out and about, I tend to give the kids my phone to minimize the bickering and… Read More
Living in New York definitely comes with a lot of perks. However, when it comes to winter…any place warmer looks more appealing. The kiddies and I have been stuck inside the last few weeks. To keep my sanity and to minimize the countless complaints of “Mom, I’m bored,” we’ve done quite a bit of crafting. One of my favorite projects… Read More
We live in a time in which the world is becoming increasingly more diverse. However, the Charleston church massacre that left nine people dead is a stark reminder that diversity isn’t celebrated by everyone. The reality is that even though the world is more diverse, racism and intolerance still exists. If you believe children are not impacted by the current… Read More
As a counselor, I find that I can connect with kids better in sessions when they are engaged in non-distracting sensory play. I don’t know why, but the minute some kids have something in their hands, they open right up. Many people these days are using color rice as a sensory item. Children can now enjoy the color of rice… Read More