What do you think looks like more fun? Choice A or choice B? Question #2 is what do you think your children will remember when they get older? Choice A or choice B? I find it sad when I see children all circled around a smartphone or even worse every child just staring at their […]
Waiting Games is a 22 page download of twenty games to play while on a road trip, waiting for an appointment or sitting around a campfire. This collection of activities encourages children to develop self-regulation, creativity and communication skills while they wait. This packet includes games such as 60 Seconds, Reverse 20 Questions, Let’s Debate, […]
This is currently one of our favorite go to games while on a road trip or waiting at a restaurant. Here is how you play: This is a twist on the classic waiting game. Instead of spying something in the room you will spy something from memory. For example, you will describe an item that […]
Here is some motivational wall art to print for your family room, kitchen, office or playroom. Everyone can use a reminder to grow from the inside! Download your Grow from the Inside poster here.
A recent research article in Preventive Medicine reviewed data on 435 adolescents over a period of 12 years to determine if there is an association between screen time in adolescents and depressive symptoms in young adulthood. Data and information was collected on television viewing, computer use and total screen time for the adolescents. The results indicated […]
The Set the Record download is a collection of 25 different finger testing, singing and physical activity challenges. Pick a challenge and see who can set the record for the fastest, longest, most, shortest and tallest skills! Write down the top scores to keep track of who holds the records for each challenge. Print as full size pages […]
Children are so overscheduled and busy these days that I think sometimes it results in a lack of children reaching their potential in different areas. I don’t mean being the next professional athlete or singing superstar. I just mean slowing down and taking the time to develop a well rounded child. As a basketball coach […]
Need something for the older kids to do to keep them busy for a few minutes while waiting, riding in the car or just plain bored? Here is a challenging puzzle to practice visual perceptual skills. Print the City Hunt and Find puzzle from Growing Play. Need more game ideas? Check out Category Games.
We are returning from an unbelievably awesome vacation in Florida. You know what made it so awesome? We did nothing but go to the beach everyday. Beach combing in the early morning, then swimming, lunch on the sand and more swimming. I have to admit it was one of the best vacations of my life. […]
I feel like life is passing by so quickly. One of my goals for the upcoming year is to slow down. As a working mother with 6 children I am feeling like that is not a possibility so I plan on trying to at least slow each day down by taking the time to appreciate […]