Growing up, I shared a bedroom with my older sister for as long as I can remember. We made little forts with blankets, told stories
One autumn afternoon, I watched a group of children spend almost twenty minutes arguing over who had found the brightest red leaf. One child proudly
The birthday decorations were still sitting in their boxes when someone quietly looked at the baby and said, “It feels like you were just born
One cool fall afternoon, I watched a child spread a blanket across the floor, gather a few pinecones, stack some favorite books, and proudly announce,
Have you ever taken the kids outside for what you thought would be a quick walk, only to hear, “Can we stay a little longer?”
Have you ever come home from the beach with a bucket full of seashells and wondered what to do with them? I have, and those
One thing I have noticed after spending time with children over the years is that no two age groups play the same way. I have
Every time I walk into a child’s bedroom or playroom, I almost expect to find a surprise waiting for me. Maybe it’s a trail of
Picking up seashells at the beach always feels exciting for kids. What actually is beach time if your children do not explore (under supervision though).
I still remember watching a birthday boy run into his party, stop in the middle of the room, and excitedly shout, “It looks just like