Articles on Playing with Toddlers

How to Make Homemade Fingerpaint

By joyful327

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Arts & crafts builds children's creativity, stimulates their imaginations, and enhances cognitive skills. Finger painting is a fun early childhood activity! Enjoy!.. more »

How to Make Your Own Sidewalk Paint for Kids.

By christieo1

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Sidewalk paint can be expensive to purchase but very fun to use. Try this simple recipe and make your own sidewalk paint for your kids to enjoy!.. more »

How to Teach a Toddler About Animals

By Jennon

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Numbers, letters and reading are always important lessons for children, but learning animals is fun and useful for both child and parent... more »

How to Teach Your Toddler 10 Lessons at Meal Time

By Limowreck

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Toddlers have a lot to learn and meal time is a great time to teach them. Even the busiest toddler will hold still for a lesson when it involves food. Take advantage of the captive audience!.. more »

How to Entertain Your Active Toddler During the Winter

By JaimeLynn

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We all know that when the winter weather rolls around, those active toddlers are forced to stay indoors more often. It's hard to keep them busy with activities all day long, so I have compiled a list of fun and easy ways to entertain your little ... more »

How to Entertain Your Toddler

By Ellie Ward

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It is a great challenge to keep your toddler entertained. You should better find some entertainment for your kid, than seeing him/her bored and crying. It is not that easy to think of newer games and plays. New toys and games are never enough. ... more »

How to Help a Toddler Finger Paint

By Jennifer Erchul

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They love the feel of gooey paint oozing between their fingers. They like to watch different designs develop on the paper. Most of them also like the mess that comes with finger painting. And yet a lot of caregivers never introduce the art of ... more »

How to Make a Rainy Day a Fun Day with Toddlers

By k-rae

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All you parents out there know how hard a rainy day can be on the kids and parents alike. Add a toddler into the mix and you’ve got a very long day on your hands. Here are a few ways to make you rainy day fun for you and your toddler... more »

How to Make a Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath (Preschool Craft Project)

By jenfoote

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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your toddler or preschooler? If you are, you may want to consider doing a Valentine’s Day themed craft project with them. When it comes to preschool Valentine’s Day ... more »

How to Make an Indoor Sandbox for Kids.

By christieo1

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Long winter months are hard on kids because they have to go without some of their favorite outdoor activities. Almost all kids love to play in the sandbox, so why not bring it inside? Check out this easy and fun idea to help your kids enjoy ... more »

How to Make Homemade Bathtub Fingerpaints - Great for kids!

By joyful327

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If you're looking for a fun and entertaining bath tub activity for your little one, consider this recipe! Bath tub fingerpaints enhance creativity and make bath time more enjoyable... more »

How to Start a Fun Playgroup

By joyful327

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There are many benefits to playgroups! Not only will it build friendships and enhance your child(ren)s social skills, its just plain fun to have playmates!.. more »

How to Bring the Fun of Snow Indoors

By christieo1

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Young children love to play in the snow but the bitter cold temperatures outdoors and the deep snow drifts can make it difficult for them. One way to let them enjoy the snow is to bring it indoors... into the bathtub. The tub keeps the snow ... more »

How to Clean Crayon off of Nonporous Surfaces

By Christina Ellis

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Here is a quick fix for removing that inevitable crayon drawing from the wall or the table or the tile floor..... more »

How to Create a Pretend Play Area at Home

By eHow Parenting Editor

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One of the greatest things about childhood is imaginary play. You've probably seen children run around miniature kitchen sets, pretending to create masterpieces. Perhaps you've watched a toddler use toy animals to create a zoo. These are all ... more »

How to Entertain a 2-Year-Old

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Toddlers are notorious for being full of energy. Unfortunately, their attention spans are quite short at this stage, so if you want to entertain a 2-year-old, you need to have a few tricks up your sleeve. If you offer up plenty of play ... more »

How to Find Free Coloring Pages Online

By jenfoote

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Are you the parent of toddler or a preschooler who loves to color? If you are, you may be looking for ways to find free coloring pages online. If so, you will want to continue reading on... more »

How to Make Edible Fingerpaints

By ashleighmiller

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If you want to nurture your child's creativity, but worry they'll eat their fingerpaints, try this! Even if they do try to chow down, the worst that'll happen to them is a messy face and a sugar high!.. more »

How to Make Your Baby Laugh With a Spoon and a Couch

By joyful327

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Laughter is the best medicine! Here is a fun way to help your little one laugh. Enjoy!.. more »

How to Play With a Toddler

By NikkiS

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A beginning step in a child’s socialization and learning is play. They learn through every aspect of play and it can be a great opportunity to not only interact with your child but teach as well. Playtime is important bonding time for a toddler ... more »

How to tame a Hyperactive kid

By posshhh

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Is your kid an angel one minute and hyper the next? Here's how to deal with the running, pushing, and shouting your child enjoys to do... more »

How to Teach a Toddler to Love Bathtime

By Jennon

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Some toddlers balk at the idea of bath time. Here are some simple steps to help make bath time full of watery fun instead of anxiety... more »

How to Wash a Car with Kids

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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One of the greatest things about having kids is when there are chores to do, there is always a willing set of hands or two to help you do it. Especially when the chore involves spraying a hose and soaping up the big old dirty car. Strip down to ... more »

How to Brush Your Daughter’s Hair

By Beren deMotier

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Brushing your daughter’s hair can be a bonding, caring act remembered with warmth by both of you, or an opportunity for personal attack requiring years of mended fences and expensive therapy. Follow these steps to brush your daughter’s hair... more »

How to Cook With Toddlers

By Jennifer Erchul

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For as much time as we spend in the kitchen, we should have safe and easy ways to involve our children, too. Once a toddler is old enough to follow simple directions, such as “help me please”, “stir this, please” or “pour this, please”, he is ... more »

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