Updated October, 2018 Our Favorite Board Games for 3, 4 and 5 year olds The board games for preschoolers that we've listed here are some of our family favorites as well as the top games for preschoolers recommended by parents. The best thing is that we've chosen games that everyone likes to play, [...]Continue Reading
Gardening with Toddlers – Activities that are fun and easy to do together
3 Simple (But Stimulating) Gardening Projects You Can Do With Toddlers Today we welcome Scott to the Bounceback Parenting blog. He's a dad to two who discovered early in parenting that gardening is a great way to connect with kids. Here are his experiences with finding easy gardening with toddler [...]Continue Reading
Garden Toys for 4 Year Olds – Super Fun Diggin’ in the Dirt!
At four years old most kids are happiest outdoors. One of the most peaceful and easy ways we've played together as a family is in the garden - sometimes growing things, sometimes just digging in the dirt, looking at worms and finding special rocks. Here's a list of our favorites for having fun in [...]Continue Reading
6 Outdoor Photo Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids
Spending time outdoors is one of our family's favorite ways to play together. You can get outside and explore with your kids by making a game of it. These 6 outdoor photo scavenger hunts by Shutterfly are a fun way to spend time with your kids while learning more about your environment. You may even [...]Continue Reading
What sport should my child play? Choosing The Right Sport For Your Child – Infographic
Bounceback Parenting supports helping families find ways to enjoy active play because of the benefits of staying active. Everything from better sleep to a clearer mind can be found from physical activity. As my grandmother used to say, "You've got to move the body!" With that in mind I share this [...]Continue Reading
A Good Enough Holiday
Why I’m aiming for a good enough holiday… By Lorien Van Ness I love the holidays: special foods, special friends, special projects. I love making the magic happen for my family, but I have a love-hate relationship with all the expectation. On the one hand the anticipation of the holidays is fun, [...]Continue Reading
