As the holiday season approaches, I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for hot toys and games to add to this year’s gift guide. Parent are …
One Bead at a Time
When my daughter was coming up with her list for Santa Claus last year, she kept this arts and crafts kit she had seen at …
Let’s Play(dough)!
Did you know that today is National Playdough Day? Either did I but know that I do, I am going to do some really fun …
If We Could Turn Back Time…and Just Play
In the last few months, I have been reading up a lot on play and how research is finding how important it is to social …
What’s On My iPad
I had grand plans this summer to do wonderful things with my blog and write at least weekly…maybe even more. Well, the beach and my …
Gearing Up For a New Year
Many kids have already begun the school year but by the middle of next week, after all those Labor Day picnics and parties, almost everyone …
Ready, Set, Let’s Do Art!
As a pediatric occupational therapist, much of my “free” time is spent looking for new things for work. Whether it be games, apps, activity books, …
Finger Looming Good
Two summers ago, the must have toy for everyone was The Rainbow Loom. It would sell out in stores before they even had a chance …
Let’s Get Cooking!
It’s totally crazy to think about how quickly this summer is going. I don’t know about you, but even though we are having a lot …
Make the Fourth Fun!
As I prepared for my July podcast with Parenting Roundabout that will go live this morning, I thought I would share my Fourth of July …