With the first snowfall of the season comes lots of excitement. Our yards become covered in a glistening white blanket of fresh powder as children rush outside to build snowmen and launch snowballs through the air. There are endless possibilities for outdoor adventure. It is always fun to take a more creative approach to outdoor play by putting a twist on typical winter activities. Follow the leader, a classic children’s game, can be spiced up, making it the perfect activity

Most kids grow up hearing the phrase “sharing is caring” over and over again. How do you get a child to believe it, though? Most kids don’t want to give up their favorite toy so that someone else can have a turn, even if it would be caring to do so. Studies show that kids don’t start understanding the concept of sharing until around the age of five, so if a parent is getting frustrated their two-year-old simply isn’t getting the idea, it’s best to ease up and start with the s

Outside the comfort of home, the world can be scary. There are many dangers outside the door. Germs, people, freak accidents can all cause parents anxiety at the thought of their child out and about in the world. Should these dangers prevent kids from playing outside? Studies show absolutely not. Not only can the mere imagine of greenery calm a mind, but it has also been shown that kids who play outside have increased attention spans and less anxieties. A child’s mind is cons