Author Archives: steve

Bathtime with Achilles

A clever method for getting recalcitrant kids . . . into the bath!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by steve

Does anyone out there have a child who occasionally resists bath time? Anyone? Anyone? Or should I say: Everyone? I think almost all parents have to deal with the protest: “A bath? Again?” As always, at Today Is Fun we … Continue reading →

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Yum, Yum, Yuck!

Fun with food combinations!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by steve

Before we get into today’s easy and fun activity for your family, I’d like you to please check out my wife’s new blog: cookingontheweekends.com. My lovely wife presents ideas for delicious foods that are perfect for families, for entertaining, and … Continue reading →

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Half Right, Half Wrong

All fun!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by steve

Today’s activity is simple and fun. And it’s one of our favorite kinds of fun: a drawing and art activity!  Grab a piece of blank paper and fold it in half. Open the paper back up and hand it over … Continue reading →

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Pretty Town

It is very pretty. Well, it was pretty.

Posted on May 10, 2011 by steve

  This is a great one for young boys — boys who like to build up and knock down. (Girls who want to build and demolish are certainly invited, too.) In addition to some builders and knock-downers, you’ll need some … Continue reading →

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Get Kid Butts Moving!

Two games for kids with benefits for parents

Posted on May 6, 2011 by steve

  This might come as a huge surprise, but my kids aren’t perfect. They sometimes break our rules. Also, they sometimes don’t listen. And they have been diagnosed with an extreme case of lollygagging. In addition to lollygagging, my kids … Continue reading →

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