Parenting

The Art Box

By Kristi, on April 13th, 2013%

Having a box of art supplies on hand and ready for play enhances creativity in children…and adults! Open-ended art activities support fine motor development, creativity, and cognitive skills. It builds self-confidence and fosters a child’s sense of discovery.

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I am thankful for my girls.

By Kristi, on November 17th, 2012%

As part of the 21 Days of Contagious Gratitude for Thanksgiving that is being hosted by Mari at Inspired by Family Magazine, I had hoped to share something more unique and clever. But I just can’t get past this thought: I am thankful for my girls.

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Why is Sensory Play so Important?

By Kristi, on May 23rd, 2012%

Why is sensory play such as finger-painting, play dough, sand, mud, and etc important to a child’s development?

When engaged in sensory play children use all of their senses. It promotes sensory integration which is the ability of the body to integrate and process all of the information it receives via the sensory . . . Read More: Why is Sensory Play so Important?