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This post has been a very long time coming. I have been asked for it so many times! So many brave Mamas are searching for 'sitting still' activities for their children that need to stay still after an illness or surgery. I have tried to write some ideas and share some activities, but everything I
Balloons have always been associated with happiness, joyfulness and childhood. Which child does not enjoy a color pooping floating balloon to play with? But you should not stop being a kid and stop dreaming just because you have grown up now. Everyone deserves a little bit of fun from time to time so today we present you a short list of 10 Fun Projects Using Balloons That You and Your Kid Should Start Right Now.
Nobody ever thinks it can happen to them. Nobody thinks they know a child predator. Until it is too late. Child predators are not some strangers in a dark alley. They are people we all know. They are our friends, our relatives, our kid's coaches. The best way to keep your kids safe
Sewing is a fun and creative endeavour to take on, especially with your kids. Children of any age can learn some form of sewing that can get them on the path to eventually making their own complex projects and clothing. The key to teaching...
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Make snot, see what poop is made of, explore blood...these disgustingly gross science experiments are definitely not for the squeamish or faint of heart!
Are you wondering what astral projection is, or how to astral project? Do you wonder what it feels like to astral project or how to astral project safely? #astralproject Spirituality
If your child doesn’t have home economics, you should consider teaching your child how to sew on a sewing machine at home instead.
The warm autumn sunlight falls through the windows and creates the perfect condition for these ferns to flourish.
I am so confused right now.
Nos retratos de “Agemaps”, os rostos de diferentes épocas são costurados, provocando um aspecto de filmes de terror
A new book celebrates the late Observer photographer’s powerful reportage work
Straight from the mouths of Compassion-assisted students in Rwanda, here's what children really want to hear in the letters from their sponsors.
The original and best - cuter than the real things and a lot less slippery! Our hand knitted slug has two beady eyes and a frilly skirt in contrasting grey coloured yarn or whatever you would like it to be! Lightly filled with washable stuffing they are sure to bring a smile to any slug-lovers face! Available in two sizes:- Small 15cm long x 5cm wide Large 30cm long x 10cm wide Colours can be commissioned - please just send us a message and we will be happy to make in your chosen colours! Composition:- Plastic beads, acrylic yarn, acrylic stuffing Contents:- 1 slug *Please note this product does not have a CE certification, so is not intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age* Now also available as an egg cosy! https://etsy.me/3OVM0Uw
These 11 ways to be more self sufficient are very important! Are you prepared for a natural disaster? If the power goes out for days and...
Lucy Glendinning’s figures carry absorbing, yet unsettling textures alien to the human body. The artist uses material like wax, duck feathers, timber, jesmonite, glass, and other materials for her strange, often fetal-positioned characters. For some, Glendinning's work may recall the feather-based sculptures of Kate MccGwire, last featured on HiFructose.com here. A past statement offers some insight on Glendinning’s vision.
Here's a full Operation Christmas Child List - choose from these ideas and give kids a memorable Christmas. Get all the details HERE!
Lots of kids struggle with worries or anxiety, especially around the start of the new school year. These Worry Pets are small enough to fit in a pocket. The cuddle fabric is snuggly soft. The poly-pellets inside provide comforting sensory input and something to rub between worried fingers, and the eyes make them oh, so cute. These are not just for worriers, though! The whole family will want one.
Good-bye beautiful Wisconsin and wonderful, welcoming friends. You've been a joy and an inspiration to me, all of YOU who've gone out of your way to be kind and generous. West Salem, Wisconsin artist Judy Thelen and I are as alike as the proverbial peas in a pod. What a strange feeling it is to walk through the door of the guest house and see piles of my favorite books everywhere. It is as though she swept through my studio and transported them to her home. Judy is also a Maineiac and grew up in the Boothbay area. Our families get together every September when Judy, Dan, Raina, Jeff (and Brandy, the labradoodle) journey to Maine for vacation. Judy is the friend who first taught me to capture dandelion wishes in a jar. These wishes just wait on a shelf or kitchen counter until a sad child needs some love and encouragement. Then, it is off with the cap, eyes squinched closed for a wish, and a big huff. This cheers children any time they're sad–and it makes me happy just to see the dandelion puffs resting in wait. In West Salem at the Heider Center fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club, I reconnected with lots of old friends and scores of new ones We stayed with Deb Biechler in her craftsman bungalow in Amherst, a town I loved instantly. The first day in Amherst we visited the Tomorrow River Gallery for an art opening replete with homegrown musicians, homemade wines, and lots of lively talk. On Saturday morning, I gave a short talk at the community center. Later that day Deb, Jeff, and a host of others made food (I never worked with so much potato salad in my life) in Deb's cozy kitchen and listened to singer-songwriter LJ: Booth play guitar and sing his original works while artist Ann Herzog Wright harmonized. Deb Biechler, an extraordinary, love-filled kindergarten teacher, writer, and community activist, is here selling books for Dragonwings Bookstore of Waupaca after my talk in Amherst. Jeff caught a quick shot of the last of the patient ladies in line. Yesterday we spent the afternoon at a Chautauqua gathering. Teddy Roosevelt once said that "a Chatauqua is the most American thing in America," and I must agree with him. Experts in the field of archaeology, Native American history, geology, natural history, and ecology led us on a tour of threatened and revived rivers, creeks, and lakes. My favorite area is the beautiful Tomorrow River, which runs through (and is) the heart of Amherst. A happy kayaker on the Tomorrow River, which is being restored by Trout Unlimited This is a native brook trout from the Tomorrow River. Look closely at the incredible dots of color; this is a rainbow in its own right. All fish were immediately returned to the river. Our evening ended with a gathering in the old Nelsonville Mill where about 75 of us shared food, laughter, conversation, and a short talk on the native artifacts (some of which were 9,000 years old) of the area. I didn't want to leave Amherst, but as we drove away the sky opened and a huge rainbow arced above us. I know we'll return someday to a new "home" away from home and the wide arms and big hearts of the residents. Love from the road as we head toward the T.C. Steele Historic Site in beautiful Nashville, Brown County, Indiana. T.C. Steele was one of my favorite of the early Indiana plein air painters. It will be a joy and an honor to be a guest at the site and I hope that some of you will join us on Thursday night as I talk about "The Artist in the Garden-The Garden in the Artist." All joys to you, Sharon P.S. Please drop by my newest Garden Grow Along posting. Jeff and I figured out how to turn a big metal stock trough into an inexpensive, clean, portable, and farmy looking worm bin. The "Girls" love it and the mice, moles, and raccoons know they're in there, but can't reach them. P.P.S. To find out where I'm headed next, follow my book tour by clicking here. This does not include TV appearances, which changes daily along the route.
30 indoor activities for kids with autism to develop social, communication, and fine motor skills while also releasing energy and teaching self-regulation!
Knitting is a fun project that develops a range of skills, from concentration to math. The best bit? At the end you have something handmade to enjoy!
If you wonder how to stop toddler hitting using a gentle parenting approach these proven tips will help you without having to use the punishment.
It's hard to know what to do in the face of an angry child, especially when it's your own. Here are 3 things you can do to help them calm down.
Their boots barely hang together. Their clothes are ragged hand-me-downs. And for most a hot bath is a distant memory. These London youngsters lived amid deprivation, violence and squalor.
Commonly overlooked sensory red flags and signs of sensory issues that could be a clue to your child’s needs, which will decrease...
Recently came across this really interesting work of the photographer Bobby Neel Adams. Called 'AgeMaps' "Two photographs of the same person, from different periods in time
Hi, did you just find this from pinterest? If you're looking for the star pattern, it's right over here! Remember? Remember when I was downright scandalized I'd knit thirteen of these things? Yeah, well, those were the good old days. I had to cut myself
Healing the Mother Wound within you has the potential to transform your life and improve your relationships tenfold.
Explore science in the winter with these simple and fun experiments for kids . These experiments explore cold temperatures, ice, and snow.
Explore Goldfishdreams Photography's 1585 photos on Flickr!
Seeds of neglectful parenting grow into deep-rooted scars. Lack of attention and care can affect your child's potential. Learn about the detrimental effects.
Trying to teach your kids about plants? Here are several fun classroom activities that will get children interested in growing plants and finding out more about them. Some of these activities are what first captured my imagination as a child and are the reason I love growing plants to this day.
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Brenda Ann Kenneally takes photographs, but to call her a photographer isn’t quite accurate. She prefers the term “digital folk artist,” and when you...
Are you interested in helping your kids become better photographers? From taking local classes to learning basic composition techniques, your children will be improving their skills in no time.
Struggling knowing how to parent your ADHD child? This article will fill you with clarity and give you ideas that require no punishments or rewards. Read about how I put Ross Greene's CPS method into action and learned how to parent my ADHD child.
Once you've rewatched all the episodes of The French Chef, it's time to get into the kitchen and recreate some of Julia Child's classic recipes.
Learn how to plat the classic (and simple!) childhood game Cat's Cradle, with step-by-step instructions and video to see it in action
Fleece blankets make the perfect gift for just about anyone! ZJ Humbach starts by offering size suggestions for sewing a blanket - from infant to child, pet, and even car seat size.
I fondly remember the cartoon characters of my childhood, during the '50s and '60s. Here is my top 10 list.
Looking for fun hand clapping games? Awesome hand clapping songs to teach kids, students or camp attendees, with videos and printable lyrics!
Does your child suffer from molluscum contagiosum? Click here to find out exactly how we got rid of molluscum contagiosum for good!
