The tub makes a great place for your child to paint. When they are finished, just rinse them off.  Paint Recipe:  1/2 C. Cornstarch 1 C. Cold Water 1 Envellope Unflavored Gellatin 2 C. Boiling Water Food Coloring  Combine cornstarch and 3/4 C. cold water in a sauce pan and mix […]
 1. Lay a washcloth on the bottom of your baby’s plastic tub to help keep your baby from sliding around. 2. Fill the tub with warm water and add a small amount of baby bubble bath solution. 3. Place your baby into the tub, holding her securely at all times to gain her trust. […]
Rain Bath  1. Use a turkey skewer to poke holes on the bottom and sides of the plastic bottle, making holes about one inch apart. 2. Place your baby in a baby bathtub or get into a regular bathtub with him, if you like. Lower your baby into the water gently, to give him […]
 Bubbles are the next best thing to singing when it comes to cheering up a fussy baby. Blow them within reach of your seated baby so she can bat at them; say “pop” when they burst as they hit the ground. Later, your baby will try to “catch” them, and later still she’ll want […]
The next time you’re on the road or waiting for a meal, give this classic family game a mathematical twist.  1. Play this game with your child while riding the bus or driving in the car, waiting at the doctor’s office or shopping together in the supermarket. For starters, find something in clear view […]
 Teach your children how to find information rather than concentrating on the information itself. There’s so much to learn and so many sources of information, that you have to know how to find what you want.  PROJECT: To find information using different library reference materials to encourage kids to learn how to do […]
