Developing Imagination in Children Through Superheroesgiving back • tips for giving back
Developing imagination is an important part of growing up. The superhero version of me when I was eight years old was a "Zoomer " with wings. Indeed, I once broke my arm imagining I was that very superhero and jumping off my front porch in roller skates. I am…
10 Bite-Size Ways to Grow Service for Earth Daygiving back • tips for giving back
This week's Season of Service challenge—to serve by growing something—is inspired by Earth Day 2012, which is this next Sunday. Take just a moment to think of one thing you can do to show your appreciation of your earthly home, or consult this list of 10 bite-size ideas that have…
Outdoor Activity: PBS KIDS Dinosaur Train Geocaching Challengemom • education • parenting • education
Outdoor Activity—Recently, my boys and I had the opportunity to take the PBS Kids Dinosaur Train Geocaching Challenge. As you may or may not know, geocaching is a family-friendly outdoor adventure that blends technology, gaming and environmental discovery. Participants use a GPS, smart phone, or other navigational techniques to…
