10 Fun Bubble Activities for Kids

July 12, 2012

New Kid loves bubbles. It is one of the few things I can bring to the park and am guaranteed that he will join in the fun instead of running away (thus making me chase him all over the place — argh!). I’ve been doing a little internet scouting to find new bubble ideas and… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Free Play, Internet Links, Science, Summer, Water Play 2 Comments

5 Ways to Play With Ice this Summer

June 21, 2012

Stay Cool This Summer With Five Easy Ice Activities For Kids  It’s summer. It’s hot. In fact, today the weather icon on my computer is a thermometer ON FIRE. It’s tempting to stay inside with the air conditioner on full blast. But parents know it’s not fun to stay cooped up inside with active children…. Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Free Play, Science, Summer, Water Play 3 Comments

Bubble Bath Toy Car Wash

March 20, 2012

{Welcome! If you are visiting for the first time and don’t want to miss our all of our upcoming easy indoor activities for kids and reading suggestions, join us on our facebook page or sign up to have emails delivered to your inbox.} Toy Car Wash This is the easiest idea, and it keeps my… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Transportation Tuesday, Water Play 15 Comments

Friday Do-Over: Frozen Word Hunt

June 17, 2011

I first published this as a bath time activity, but when it’s 90 degrees out, why not take the frozen cube outside and watch it melt? Or chisel the toys and letters out? Someone asked where I got the letters. We have a set of these bath letters and numbers, but no need to buy… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Friday Do-Over, Literacy, Water Play 2 Comments

How to Get Your 2 Year Old to Stop Whining

February 3, 2011

Did that blog post title get your attention? In the past few weeks New Kid has turned into the biggest whiner in the universe. I can tolerate a lot of things, but I really, really, really hate whining. I just want to poke my eyes out when people whine. It order to stem the tide… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: New Kid distractions, Parenting, Play Activities, Toddler, Water Play 5 Comments
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