Category Archives: ages 2-7

Beware the Bopper

A semi-magical method of releasing kids' extra energy!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by steve

This is a quick and easy way to get kids’ bodies moving.  It is particularly useful for times when you sense the kids have a lot of pent-up energy and are on the verge of acting rambunctious anyway. First, you … Continue reading →

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Bath Time with Achilles (and an Animal)

Fun little tricks to get recalcitrant kids into the bath

Posted on May 28, 2010 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 … Continue reading →

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Balloon Bounce

Simple fun with what you have on hand

Posted on September 9, 2009 by steve

If you have a balloon and string, then you have the necessary materials for a fun game that can be enjoyed by children of all ages, inside or out, standing or sitting. Here is what you do:  Tie the piece … Continue reading →

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Hide the fun

And guess away the day!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by steve

                                          Grab three cups and a small toy.  Give them to your kids . . . and you have the … Continue reading →

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What I Feel Lucky About

Help your child list things to be grateful for

Posted on November 27, 2008 by steve

It's no easy task to explain gratitude to small children.  Some people point out to kids that not everybody has similar nice stuff:  a nice house, nice parents, nice toys, etc.  We're not sure how effective this is, though we … Continue reading →

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