FREE ACTIVITY FRIDAY
A Lesson in Giving! I was thinking about the devastation and loss for all those affected in Moore, Oklahoma. I thought about how hard it would be to be left with absolutely nothing. Then I started thinking about the children. How do you explain such a thing to a child? What pajamas do they wear to bed? What clothes do they put on when they wake up? What bed and under what roof do they sleep? What meals do they eat? What toys do they play with? I would like to think that if I was in this position that people would rally around my family in our time of need. I explained to my 3 year old son what happened in Moore, Oklahoma and that there are lots of children left with no clothes and no toys. I asked him to pick out some toys to send to those in need. At first he offered up all of his sister’s toys (how generous, ha!), but once he warmed up to the idea his giving heart opened wide. I was amazed by what he was willing to give. Why not help the people of Moore while teaching your kids a lesson in giving. They will feel proud and so will you! Here is an extensive list of places and churches accepting donations:
http://www.babble.com/kid/relief-for-moore-oklahoma/
DID YOU KNOW?
Babies develop fingerprints in the womb, at just 3 months along!
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A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
WEEKLY PARENT’S CHALLENGE
Grow a Vegetable Garden!
How many people do you know these days that actually know how to plant a garden? Let’s bring gardening back! Gardening is very interactive and kids can learn the basics about gardening and caring for something. Your kids will be delighted when they can harvest, cook and eat the very foods they grow. (Very good for kids that won’t eat veges…they’ll usually eat their own!) Not to mention, kids love getting their hands dirty! Speaking of dirt, they’ll especially love learning about the earthworms, snails and many other slimy, crawly creatures they uncover. Oh, and don’t forget to plant the FUN SUMMER STUFF –watermelon and strawberries!
FREE ACTIVITY FRIDAY
Create a Family Tree! Teach your kids about your family history by helping them create a family tree. What did/does your grandfather do for a living? What is your great grandmother’s family name? What traditions are in your family history? Are you related to a war hero, public official or historical figure? There are so many questions to ask and so much to learn from our own family history–parent’s, you might learn something too!
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Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.
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Marion C. Garretty, quoted in A Little Spoonful of Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul
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WEEKLY PARENT’S CHALLENGE
May is National Bike Month! Get the bikes out and have a family bike ride. If your kids don’t know how to ride a bike, take this time to teach them how! If your kids are too young, attach a seat and take them for a ride. It’s fun for the whole family. Here’s a great site to learn more about bike events, how to teach your kids to ride a bike and much more. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/
