One way to handle that chronic complaint of “it’s too hot to play outside” is to let the kids play in sprinklers. A Slip N Slide and other such toys can work too. Just give them the chance to get soaking wet. Kids can be pretty funny about playing...
Kites are wonderful toys. One of the most popular party favors I ever gave out were the $1 kites I found at Target. Didn’t include much else for party favors, and the kids were still just in awe. The kites flew pretty decently for $1 kites, too. Spend a...
My kids love to do all sorts of crafts. We keep a good range of supplies, from specific projects the kids have picked out to generic supplies they kids get really creative with. The hardest part is keeping the craft supplies from being a total mess all around the...
A sensory bin is wonderful for preschool age children. Older kids might mess around a little in it, but it generally won’t hold their interest. My youngest loves the one at her preschool. They’re also very easy to make and switch up. Find a good size bin to use....
Music lessons are very good for children. They appear to help academic performance. Depending on the instrument, they can be pretty hard on parental headaches, but overall it’s usually worth it. Organized lessons and practice requirements are good, but you can also allow free access to appropriate instruments. Kids...