Tomb paintings indicate that juggling goes as far back as the ancient Egyptians. Today, we’ve got the advantage of juggling “how-to†books and kits to help us get started. Try Juggling for the Complete Klutz by John Cassidy and B.C. Rimbeaux (complete with beanbag blocks) and you’ll be a pro in no time. (Remember, when […]
Modern zipper invented by Gideon Sindback in 1917. Zippers are not the easiest thing for a little person to tackle. Be patient as you help your little one to practice. One way to help him or her along is with a toy or book that comes complete with its own sturdy zipper to slide up […]
Oregon celebrates Arbor “day” for the first full week in April each year. Arbor Day is dedicated to learning about, planting, and caring for trees. Plant a tree in your backyard with your child. Take a photo of him or her standing next to the tree each year and you will have a unique record […]
Today starts National TV Turnoff Week Instead of losing hours of the week “vegging†in front of a screen, make it a priority to find alternative forms of entertainment this week. Whenever you feel the TV calling, pull out a board game, go for a walk, listen to music, read a book, or start a […]
Make no mistake, Rubber Eraser Day celebrates the invention of erasers. We all make mistakes. This day is designated to recognize and appreciate the value of that little plug (as manufacturers call them) that sits atop our pencils. When we make a mistake, they are the big “cover-up”, make that eraser, of our booboo or […]
Celebrate World Health Day The earlier you integrate a balanced diet and daily exercise into your child’s life, the more likely he or she will be to carry these healthy habits into adulthood. So, monkey see monkey do! When you go bike riding, walking, swimming, or running, be sure to take your little one along. […]
Robert E. Peary and his assistant, Matthew Henson, endured a lot of hardship to reach the geographic North Pole. Play explorer with your child—without facing rough terrain and bitterly cold weather! Make a paper flag, paste a photo of your child on it, and challenge him or her to “discover†something—a tree, a boulder, a […]
Pranks (as long as they are harmless!) can be lots of fun for everyone. Today is the day to put sugar in the salt shaker, tell someone he has a big bug crawling on his head, or call and leave silly message on the answering machine. Plan your day “end to the beginning,” or try […]
