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
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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
Benefits of Physical Play in the Early Years [+ 5 easy ways to get kids moving!]
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By Contributor Vanessa Davis Physical activity for children can greatly enhance their growth and development and helps lead to a healthy body in adulthood. Young children do not need strenuous training, exercising, or trips to the gym. Such activities are intended for adults and they are not [...]Continue Reading
Best Snowsuits for Kids (warm enough for snow play all day!)
As kids get older it's easier to send them out doors in the cold and snowy weather to play for long stretches... if you have the right snow gear. A good snowsuit can be the difference between drinking a warm beverage in it's entirety while watching the kids romp and play from the window, and [...]Continue Reading
