me • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 26th, 2018 | 1 Comment »
Activities—Let's face it! For moms with kids at home, our entertainment is often limited to our kids—the places we take them, the fun we have with them, and the things they do that make us laugh.
When my boys were in pre-school, we'd get cabin fever in the winter.…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Mom It Forward on June 19th, 2013 | No Comments »
In our technology-driven world, imaginative play is on the verge of extinction—many children are straying away from make-believe play to engage in more passive activities. Yet research shows that utilizing the imagination is vital in developing children’s social skills, self-control, and emotional strength.
Tips to Encourage Pretend Play
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • tips for giving back
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 11th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Raising Giving Children—Last week, my 10-year-old son's Scout group asked me if I would accompany them to our local Living Planet Aquarium where they were taking a field trip. A field trip is the same as a playdate to me, but better, because I didn't have to plan it,…
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Pretend Play: Save Childhood, Support Imagination
