Flowers, Flowers everywhere…A rainbow greets your eyes as you look out the window! What a feast for the senses. There are many activities you can create with the flowers in your life. What is each flower’s name? How many different kinds of flowers are in the yard/park/neighborhood? How are the flowers alike? Different? What shapes and colors do you […]
Imagine the surprise on your little one’s face when they see their reflection on one side of a large metal spoon right side up; and, then “you” make them turn upside down on the other side of the spoon! It is also fun to make silly faces in your reflection of a metal spoon, just […]
I have saved this cartoon for years because I just love the message! How many times have we been guilty of saying, “mmm”, “ahh”, “ohh”, etc. when someone we love tries to tell us something? Effective communication takes time and active listening. It requires listening with your eyes, as well as your ears. It requires listening without flipping through I-phones, […]
We know we should spend time with our family and they should be a top priority. Why is it then that work and other responsibilities frequently squeeze out that valuable time together? Charles Hummel said, “Our greatest danger in life is in permitting the urgent things to crowd out the important”. Below is a link that […]
Every age enjoys sand! The new book Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes (that will be released soon) shares more than 500 ideas to connect adults and children. Stay tuned for ordering details. Sand Castle Kingdom – father/son team Playing in the sand is a classic, open ended activity. It is enjoyed by a wide age […]
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What a perfect day for a family walk or bicycle ride! Not too hot, not too cold or windy… just right! Be sure to turn off your “electronic guests” during these special minutes. It is during a bicycle walk or ride that communication opens up, family relationships are strengthened and you make wonderful memories. It is […]
Take a family “time-out”! When the sky fills up with big, puffy clouds bordered by the most gorgeous blue, pull out the lawn chairs or lay on a blanket searching the clouds for pictures. Can you convince someone else of the picture you see? Does everyone see the same things? I see a heart. Do you?
Open the lines of communication and strengthen relationships…make eye contact and SMILE. You can just feel your heart melt!
A great evening family activity is to sit outside and stargaze. Check out the I-Phone app “starlight”. Hold it up to the sky. It finds where you are and shows you the stars, constellations and planets. Way too cool!
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