Parenting a strong-willed or spirited child is prone to power struggles. Sometimes reading and humour are the best ways to reset. Find get resources here.Parenting a strong-willed child is the most humbling and rewarding endeavour of my life. And it just so happens I'm not parenting one spirited child, but two. What defines a spirited or strong-willed … [Read more...] about 10+ Children’s Books That Will Make Your Strong-Willed Child Laugh
Play-Based Learning Activities
50+ Ideas to Improve Printing Without Writing
Want to work on your child's printing and fine motor skills for hand-writing? Below you will find play-based learning ideas to improve printing without writing.I remember those printing books from elementary school with each letter written solidly, then in an almost connect-the-dots form, and then with room for us to try copy the character on its own. It was a … [Read more...] about 50+ Ideas to Improve Printing Without Writing
Your Kids Will Love These Simple Ways to Engage in Sensory Play
Sensory play can seem like a disaster waiting to happen with rice or flour everywhere. But there are simple ways to procure the benefits naturally without all the mess!When it comes to sensory play, there seem to two types of people. There are the ones who cringe at the mere mention - envisioning glitter, flour and water caked on hard-to-reach crannies for days. And … [Read more...] about Your Kids Will Love These Simple Ways to Engage in Sensory Play
Give the Gifts with the Most Play Value
The last thing any parent wants is to buy gifts that will only be shoved aside and forgotten. Here you will find the best Christmas gifts for kids. Below you will find play-based learning toy ideas and what aspects of learning they facilitate. My kids' toys seemingly reproduce overnight. There are toys in every room upstairs, toys in the living room, and toys … [Read more...] about Give the Gifts with the Most Play Value
How to Buy Christmas Gifts for the Kids Who Have Everything
While I would love to buy everything for my children, we have way too many toys. This year, I want to give my kids less but them to experience more. Find how to buy the best Christmas gifts for kids below. Christmas morning hits and my daughter blitzes through the presents under the tree. Wrapping paper and cardboard go flying as she rips down to the core of … [Read more...] about How to Buy Christmas Gifts for the Kids Who Have Everything