Published on Friday, July 13, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
My children absolutely love the water. They look forward to bath time to splash and play, particularly during the summer to get some reprieve from the heat. If they're not in the pool, they're running in the sprinklers or playing with the water in the bathroom (seriously!). Since water is best played with outside, I thought they'd enjoy Step2's latest outdoor toy,... Read More »
Published on Thursday, June 7, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
Play is our brain's favorite way of learning - Diane Ackerman, Contemporary American author
Whether it's riding their tricycles, digging and building in the sand at our local park, or simply running and exploring in our backyard, my kids are happiest when they're outside playing. Play and physical activity are vital to a child's development. Over the years, we've... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Caryn Bailey
You can have a great moment of discovery in your own backyard...Jeff Corwin, Wildlife Biologist
I was on the phone with a friend the other day, and we were talking about the guilt we feel when we actually have to spend a day at home. My son wakes up every morning asking "where we're going today." I gently explain to him that everyday isn't Disneyland (particularl... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
Much to my delight (no sarcasm noted whatsoever), my son LOVES to play in the sand at the park. And it just so happens that less than 2 minutes from our house is a lovely little play area, complete with sand. Actually, sand play has educational benefits like helping to develop motor, spatial, and social skills. This type of open-ended play "allows children the f... Read More »
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