Playing with Toddlers

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 »

How to Have Fun Exploring with Toddlers

By GreenMomma

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Toddlers learn by exploring. Here are a few ideas on having fun with toddlers... more »

How to have fun with Kids In Palm Beach

By lbhawthorne

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We LOVE South Florida but can only take so much of the HEAT! So here is A Latte Fun Indoor Playground & Cafe..the best thing since A/C!! Cool coffee shop with comfy sofas, free wi-fi and great food, SUPERVISED indoor playground with slides, ... more »

How to Make Christmas Cookies With Your Toddler

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Decorating Christmas cookies with your toddler - besides being great fun - is a good way to introduce math and science concepts. Scoop, pour and crack your way to a tasty holiday tradition... more »

How to Make Bird Feeders with Your Kids' Help

By christieo1

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Here are two really easy bird feeders that you can make with your children. They are great to hang up from bare tree branches in the winter when birds have a harder time finding food. You can place them on a tree near a window and begin to ... more »

How to Sing With Toddlers

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Sing. Sing a song. Sing with your children. Sing for fun!.. more »

How to Create Stimulating Activities For Toddlers

By eHow Parenting Editor

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The toddler stage is the age where children learn the most rapidly. They are more aware of themselves as unique individuals, they are inquisitive and they are ready for new challenges and to learn new things. Creating stimulating activities for ... more »

How to Make Homemade Playdough

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you are looking for a way to entertain the kiddos on a rainy afternoon or just need something to keep them occupied for a few hours, making fresh Playdough can do the trick. By having the children help with the process of making the dough, the ... more »

How to Entertain a 1-Year-Old

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Entertaining a 1-year-old is easier than you might think. If your little one is a new walker, there's an entirely new world for her to explore and you can take advantage of it. All you need is a little bit of imagination and time, and you can ... more »

How to make King and Queen Crowns

By MommyMentor

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Imagination is so important to toddlers and playing dress up encourages the imagination beyond anything they watch on television. My kids love wearing their crowns even more than creating them!.. more »

How to Select Wooden Pull Toys

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The use of wooden pull toys is a fun way to encourage your baby and toddler to learn eye-hand coordination. Motor skills such as reaching and walking are enhanced through the interaction with pull toys. There is a wide range of pull toys from ... more »

How to Take Toddlers Sledding

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Sledding is a fun wintertime sport that does not require any special skills or coordination. That is why it is perfect to do for a family with a toddler or two. You can sled together on one sled and the plus side is a sled doesn't cost much money ... more »

How to Teach Your Kids to Act Out Their Favorite Stories

By christieo1

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Children love stories and love to be entertained. Teaching your children that they can find ways to act out some of their favorite stories will give them a way to entertain themselves and others as well as helping them learn to be creative... more »

How to be a courageous Parent

By maestro83

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all too often some parents become fearful of their children...in the belief that if they aren't a good parent, and strict to their children that they will fail as a parent. That's not always the truth. You can be a good parent and have great ... more »

How to be the Guest on Your First Play Date

By GreenMomma

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Being the guest on the play date is fairly simple if you follow the basic rules. These tips will help you have a sucessful playdate, even when trouble happens... more »

How to Build a Mini City in the Backyard

By eHow Parenting Editor

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To teach your children about planning and organization while trigger their imaginations and having a great time, don't turn to musty books or even DVD's. Gather them in the backyard and show them how to build their own city from common objects... more »

How to create a mouth-wateringly good Christmas tree

By Karen Cotton

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Children's minds race with visions of sugar plum fairies and nutcrackers during the holiday season. This year, with their help, you can create a Christmas tree that is good enough to eat. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, these activities ... more »

How to Create an Activity Box for Kids to Keep in the Car

By christieo1

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Have you ever been on your way home from somewhere with your kids and got the sudden urge to stop by the park? Keeping an activity box in your car will keep you prepared at all times for times like this. It is easy to create and will always be ... more »

How to Create Obstacle Courses for Preschool Gymnastic Lessons

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Creating an obstacle course for a gymnastic class for preschoolers is one way to help young children develop gross motor skills while having fun. An obstacle course can have areas where children crawl, do tumbling and jump. It can improve ... more »

How to Encourage a Toddler's Pretend Play

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Imaginary play is one of the hallmark characteristics of childhood, dominating many interactions children have with one another and during individual play. While pretend play may seem trivial to some people, it is actually a very important step ... more »

How to Encourage Your Baby to Play with Blocks

By michellemathews

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One of the best toys you can give your baby or toddler is a simple set of soft or wooden blocks. Studies have proven that block play encourages the development of your baby’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Once your baby is able to ... more »

How to Encourage Your Child's Love of Art

By virtualibrarian

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Art can be one of the best ways for young children to express themselves freely. It can be an extremely rewarding activity for parents to participate in with their kids. Many parents, however, may be put off by fear of their own perceived ... more »

How to Enjoy Rainy Days With Young Children

By Jennifer Erchul

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Nobody likes to be stuck indoors, but when young children have a rainy day you and your creativity are needed. It is easy to enjoy indoor days with young children. The only challenge is keeping up with them. Read on to learn how to enjoy rainy ... more »

How to entertain a 2year old. Warning very messy..

By mommiof2boys08

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How to entertain your two year old... more »

How to Entertain a Child With a Puppet

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Every child loves a puppet, whether created from a simple sock or carved intricately from a piece of wood. Puppets not only encourage imaginative play, they promote fine motor development and social interaction. Consider the following ideas on ... more »

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