When Three’s a Crowd

Three is always a tricky number when it comes to kids and their friends. Inevitably, someone feels left out or ganged-up on. Despite the pains I take to try to avoid a group of three at the house, it happens…a lot. So I was thrilled to come across the article, Three Friends and a Meltdown, [...]

Re-thinking “Adult’s-Eye-View”

Over the weekend we re-arranged the furniture in our kid’s playroom. As we cleaned and re-organized, we weeded out old out-grown toys, those that I’m not crazy about (mostly cheap party favors that won’t be missed- I hope!) and the ones they just don’t play with…
Then there was the doll house. The beautiful wooden doll [...]

Ensure that Water Play is Safe Play

Summer, kids and water are a classic combination that can’t be beat! Kids find endless possibilities for entertainment and there’s no better way to stay cool. But did you know that according to a study by the National Safe Kids Council, 88% of all drowning victims under the age of 4 were under some sort [...]

Keep Kids Active with “Retro Play”

A recent article in USA Today is a great reminder of all the fun my generation had playing as kids. If you’re looking for a great, inexpensive entertainment for your children, look no further than your own childhood..
For some children reared in the Internet age, a hula hoop and hopscotch are “brand-new activities that will [...]

Simple Steps for Heathy Kids

The health of our country’s children is at risk. The good news is that public awareness is growing. We are also learning that a few simple changes in habits can make a big difference to a child’s overall health. The New Hampshire State Department of Health and Human Services created a series of simple downloadable [...]