Annie makes a basic baker’s clay that kids can roll, pound, smack and squish for at-home fun.
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Posts tagged as: Play
Dear Annie:
My 7-year-old has trouble making friends. He tries to make friends, but other kids pay him no attention. And in all seriousness he is a nice child. He never argues with other kids, he’s not bossy, etc. I don’t understand, and it crushes me to know he plays alone every day. How can I help him? ~Kari
Kari,
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How gender stereotypes hurt our kids — and how to avoid it.
I remember watching my daughter Maddie when she was little, as she would rock her baby dolls. Comments like, ‘You’re going to be such a good mommy when you grow up, honey’ would easily roll off my tongue. But with my son Nick, whenever he acted tenderly toward a doll or stuffed animal, I had to remind myself to tell him, ‘You’re going to be such a good daddy.’ After reading Lise Eliot’s Pink Brain, Blue Brain, I’m especially glad I made the effort.{ 0 comments }
Your salad spinner might just become your child’s favorite art supply. Watch how to turn your spinner, some tempera paint, and a few sheets of paper into a fantastically fun lesson in mixing colors.
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Here’s a neat trick to do with your kids in the kitchen — and teach them science at the same time. All you’ll need is a hard-boiled egg, an empty glass bottle, and a little vegetable oil. Watch the video below to see how to make your kids shriek with delight!
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How to use play to win bedtime battles, get kids to do chores, and more
I’ve met hundreds of mothers with kids of varying ages who suffer from the perfect mom fantasy, but it seems to cling with punishing tenacity during our children’s school years. Their lives are suddenly a lot busier, homework and after-school activities much more demanding, and when they feel the pressure, we do, too. Given the current state of the economy, many parents are working extra hours or trying to find ways to cut back on treats - like dinners out - so the dreaded "witching hour," between work/school and dinner/bedtime can be particularly rough. Continue reading
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