Kids are the masters of play. When kids play, they are truly living in the moment. They are open to possibility. They focus all their senses on what they see, hear, smell and touch. And when we hold back from … Continue reading
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How To Get Your Kids To Play Better
Why do your children play well for hours some days and others can’t go five minutes without calling on you? Your own tension may play a big factor. Children have a way of picking up on stress, whether or not … Continue reading
Bedtime Fears: Two Games to Help
A guest post by Claire Rosina Separating at bedtime has been a struggle for our 2-year-old for quite some time and I have done a lot of Staylistening with him on this emotional project of his. But lately, … Continue reading
How to Help Kids Face Their Fears with Play
Halloween might be scare season, but kids get scared even by everyday experiences. The teacher who gives a stern look could mean a child gets anxious about going to school. A trip to the doctors office for shots is … Continue reading
15 Playful Ways To Solve Sibling Rivalry
By Shaheen Merali, and Kate Orson Sibling rivalry is an inevitable challenge of raising more than one child. No matter what the age difference or personalities of the children, sooner or later, every child with siblings gets upset with their … Continue reading
The “Eww” Game: Fun For When Kids Gross You Out
A Guest Post By Irina Nichifiriuc My son is 7 years old. To him, it’s funny to make toilet jokes and show his intimate body parts to everyone. Not long ago, every evening, while putting on his pajamas, he would … Continue reading
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