Have you entered the "Knock Knock" phase yet? We are firmly entrenched in it but most of the jokes the kids tell make no sense. One of our favorite things while we're driving lately is making up and telling jokes. The kids LOVE when I will teach them jokes and listen to their jokes. They [...]Continue Reading
Winter Books for Toddlers – best books for a snuggle on a snowy day
Winter with a toddler can be exhausting for the mom or dad trying to keep up. One of the best ways to fill a little time on a winter day is to snuggle up with a pile of books. We have a post already about our favorite toddler board books, but here are our top picks for winter books. Most of these [...]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
