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Simple as That: The Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Winter

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck Last month marked the official start of winter here on my side of the world. The temperatures may feel unseasonably Spring-like, but the calendar says we’ve got lots of Winter left to enjoy yet. This year, we’re experiencing the changes of the seasons through the eyes of [...]

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Play With Light this New Year’s Eve

by Catherine

The following is by contributor Catherine Way of Adventures With Kids. New Year’s Eve is one night of the year when my children usually stay up long after dark. We give them glowsticks, torches and sparklers. As I watch them playing happily for hours with these simple, inexpensive toys, I am always reminded of how [...]

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Simple Activities for Excited Kids

by Amanda

As Christmas gets closer, the rising level of excitement becomes almost palpable in our house. That means I need to plan a few activities to give all that energy somewhere to go! I certainly don’t want to spend more time finding supplies or preparing the activity than my children will spend engaged in it. Here [...]

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Travel Games: Fun Ways for Kids to Pass the Time on Road Trips

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. It has been updated for 2011. Like many families at this time of year, the Flecks have been hitting the road, visiting relatives for the holidays. We’re fortunate that the majority of our extended family lives with a day’s drive for us so we can travel to [...]

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Seeds of Potential: Exploring Similarities and Differences with Children

by Mariah

As children grow older their social world begins to expand and to take an ever-increasing role in their life and minds. As a classroom teacher and a parent I have witnessed first hand the enormous benefits that come from the explicit introduction of social and emotional skills to children. When children have the language and [...]

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