As parents, we demonstrate love to our children daily. We give hugs, kiss boo-boos, wipe noises, clean up messes...and so much more! Although these day-to-day acts of love are so very important, ...
Social/Emotional Development
Cup Telephone
Do you remember making these as a child??? Talk about some girl scout camp nostalgia! I love this activity because it is fun for all ages! Young children will enjoy playing with the cups while ...
National Nursing Home Week: May 8-14
I happen to be married to a Nursing Home Administrator (though he never calls himself that...people who work in "nursing homes" are the only ones who never call them "nursing homes"). I consider his ...
Counting Kisses Game
I know this is a silly thing to post, but it is a fun and sweet game that Big Brother and I made up before he goes to bed at night. But it also goes to show how learning takes place in every aspect of ...
Show Me the Love {Five Love Languages for Kids}
A few days ago, Mindy (a blog-friend-who-I've-never-actually-met-in-real-life-friend) posted on her blog about her love language. That reminded me of an article I wrote for a local Family magazine ...
Feelings Matching & Memory Game
Big Brother has been recognizing feelings lately. He asks me countless times throughout the day, "Are you happy, Mommy?" Then, he normally follows up with a "Smile!" (he also uses the "smile" tactic ...