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Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion (did I pin this already??)
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independent reading tips... just what I needed to hear!
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Forget that expensive backyard jungle gym and build a natural play space instead. Kids thrive on the open-ended possibilities, getting bored less and being creative more.
Every child needs to grow up money-smart. This site help guide parents and educators on what age groups should know at their age.
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Fun experiments to do with little boys (and girls!!). (sciencebob.com)
Very Hungry Caterpillar. . . everyone would cherish this if I could just get him to make each of our family members one this weekend
Socktopuses: Take a sock, stuff with fabric or plastic bags. Sew shut. Cut bottom of sock into legs. Ta-Da.
from Flickr
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Potty Training in one day...is this for real?
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75 Things to do with your kids (many are FREE)..Traditions they will remember. via That's So Cuegly
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this clubhouse/play area reminds me of @Beth Bellamy's (awesome) old play room!
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Montessori - How to Start Using Montessori at Home - Tons of info for infants on up.
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Montessori Letter Sounds App from Les Trois Elles Interactive (in french and english)
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100 ways to be kind to your child. Guest post as part of the 100 Acts of Kindness challenge. There are some great ideas on here that can help you learn to be kinder (and teach your child about kindness).
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Imagination Library - a free book every month until your child turns 5.
Looks good enough to eat. Felt Play Food Pancake Breakfast with Maple syrup by kenshop, $25.00
Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty: I love this irreverent story about a boy who's obsessed with architecture. The rhyming appeals to the former English teacher in me, but it's pretty visually stunning, too. I also love the nod to midcentury modern design in the parents' clothing and home decor.
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playhouse under the stairs, love this! reminds me of @Beth Bellamy's old playroom!
Shoe holder for dolls/action figures/toys
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Original pinner says: "Each year our kids must choose ten old toys to put in their Santa bags. These must be toys in decent shape that other kids would actually want. We leave the bags under our tree on Christmas Eve. Santa takes the old toys back to the North Pole to fix them up he leaves new toys in the bag. Great way to declutter, recycle old toys, and teach the kids about giving
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Thumbprint tree - with salt dough & a christmas tree cookie cutter
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I have to do this. File folders for K-12 to hold memorable school items and showcase that years school photo.
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Every kid should have a secret hiding place under the stairs! ---or every adult. (:
DIY hoola hoop fort. Could be a reading tent, or a secret hideaway, or a sleeping nook
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This way to adventure - - a fun surprise in the garden
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Hundreds of creative DIY Halloween costume ideas, and tips on how to find costumes dirt cheap.
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starting at age 3, every year on their birthday you ask the same questions and see how their answers change over the years! Add a pic and make a book out of it....
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Leslie Hyder Are there kids in your near future? :)
Christiana DC Not for a few years :)
Leslie Hyder had to ask....well, maybe I didn't have to, but I'm nosy enough that I did ;-)
Christiana DC haha, no worries! I just like to plan ahead and pin things for my nephew too.