One of the best parts of being a parent is marveling at the masterpieces your little people create, even if it is a macaroni necklace, a popsicle-stick frame, or a screechy song. Seeing the fruits of their labors and their great pride in what they have done is a special experience that always leaves you wanting more. The desire to nurture creativity is natural but knowing how … [Read more...] about Nurture the Creative Mind of Children
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25 Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Boys in 2019
It's so easy to find a toy my two-year-old son wants to bring home. If it were up to him, we'd own all the toys. However, because we don't have all the money or all the space, that's not really an option. Sorry, dude. What's not so easy is deciding which toys actually are worth the money and space in your house. With so many gift options to choose from for birthdays, … [Read more...] about 25 Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Boys in 2019
21 Large and Challenging LEGO Sets for Adults and Teens 2019
Who says LEGOs are just for kids? I secretly love LEGOs. Since our oldest kids were quite young, I have been buying challenging LEGO sets which I pretend are for the kids, but I'm not fooling anyone. Now that we have some teenagers, they enjoy putting together difficult LEGO sets with their dad. I love that it requires some thinking, allows for social interaction, and uses … [Read more...] about 21 Large and Challenging LEGO Sets for Adults and Teens 2019
Top 10 Plastic Kiddie Pools for Summer 2019
Nothing beats the intense heat of summer like a splash into some cool water! For the privilege of some pool time, my children suddenly regain the ability to independently do their chores, get changed, brush their teeth, and let me smear their faces with sunblock. And all this in record time! Even with the inevitable splashes that get in their eyes (or noses), children almost … [Read more...] about Top 10 Plastic Kiddie Pools for Summer 2019
10 Best Indoor Slides for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2019
When my baby was about 15-months-old, we visited the house of a friend who had a toddler slide... Oh. My. Word. We could not get her off that slide! For the entire hour we were there, she insisted on climbing up the ladder and riding down the slide over and over again, giggling and squealing as she did. It was adorable. That was the moment I decided it was time to start doing … [Read more...] about 10 Best Indoor Slides for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2019