Family Fun Guide

Nothing helps a child feel good like fun. Whether it has a subversive "educational" purpose, or is just to make everyone giggle, creating activities that everyone enjoys is a wonderful way to build strong family bonds.

Articles

Babies & Toddlers
Babies and toddlers are learning by leaps and bounds daily, and the more they are laughing, the more they are learning. Learn what other parents have discovered about having good times with their little ones.

• A Bowl for a Drum, a Broom for a Bass: Nurturing Imaginative Play
• All the World's a Stage: The Costume Box
• A Crown of Flowers: Making a Birthday Garland for Children
• All Hail the Backhoe!
• Nothin' Like Homemade: Birthdays that Don't Break the Bank
• Sleepover Sensation: The Amazing Toddler-Mom Slumber Party

Children
Children are ripe for learning a variety of life skill through games and play--that parents will enjoy as well! Here are many ways parents have creatively engaged their children.

• All Hail our Fair Feathered Friends: A Backyard Birdfeeder Makes Science Fun!
• All the World's a Stage: The Costume Box
• Boredom: The Cauldron of Creativity
• Camp Oddino: One Mom's Cure For The Summertime Blues
• Clay Creations: Parents and Kids Connecting through Art
• The Cat, the Cow, and the Camel: Yoga for Healthy, Happy Children
• Coloring Your Easter Eggs Naturally
• Family Journals: A Timely Legacy
• Fifty Ways to Keep Your Kids Reading All Summer
• For Reals
• Fun With Science
• Families Nurturing Nature: Discovering the Outdoors Together
• Getting Down And Dirty
• Homemade Toys: Why Nothing Can Beat a Paper Pinwheel
• Homegrown Summer Camp: "It's Awesome!"
• How I Taught My Son to Read Using Manicure Scissors
• Homemade Stories: Spinning Tales for your Children
• It's a Gift! Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions
• In the Land of Make Believe: The Joy of Pretending with Children
• More Quick And Fun Projects
• The Pleasure of Rhythmic Rhyme: A Passel of Poems for Children
• Rediscovering The Earth
• Songs Sweet and Simple: Making Music with the Mountain Dulcimer
• Tinker, Tiger, Robot, Spy: Wearing Masks, Children Can do and Be Anything
• Who Shall I Be Today? A Passion for Playing Dress-up
• The Wonders of Reading

Preteens and Teens
Even though they may not always act like it, pre-teens and teens need the support of their family more than ever. Planning good times fun or supporting favorite activities is a great way to stay connected to your teen.

• The Enchanting World of Mendhi: Body Decor that Delights
• Watching Ryann: How Running Helped My Daughter Find Herself

Discussion Boards

• Books, Music and Other Media
• Diggin' In the Earth
• Sewing and Crafts