Time to Play guest blogger for March 8, 2010
Time to Play: Gender Toys
I never put much stock into "gender toys" until I had my first son. I was over-diligent exposing him to "girl toys"- babies, dolls, tea parties, etc. All he wanted was balls, cars and anything else that had wheels or moved. So when my second son was born I naively thought he would be the same. To my dismay, I was horrified when, shortly before Christmas this year, I found out that my 20-month-old had a deep abiding love for babies and dolls and I simply had no clue!..Read More...
Andrea Millay can be read regulary at Mommy PR, and followed on twitter at @mommypr.
Time to Play guest blogger for March 1, 2010
Time to Play: Fabulous Fashion
Today we're talking kids and fashion, and sharing fashion trends from the past (vintage) into the present (modern). My idea of fun is taking what kids (and this means you little misters too) love to use - their imagination - and letting it go wild with fun, versatile clothing. You can go from playing "Tea with the Misses" to "Keeper of the Gate at the Royal Castle," then turn around, jump in the car and go off to the park. No need to shed those favorite styles that are setting off your fantastic adventure! Letting a child's imagination and creativity flow with play is fascinating to watch and build strong memories with...Read More...
Beth Grund can be read regulary at The Fabulous Won, and followed on twitter at @babysmamatimes4.
Time to Play guest blogger for February 22, 2010
Time to Play: Tackling the Halls of Toy Fair 2010
Walking the aisles and touring the booths on my inaugural trip to Toy Fair 2010, on a quest for the latest and most exciting toys with a development and learning focus, was both exhilarating and exhausting. Being an occupational therapist who has promoted children's sensory and motor development through toys for the last ten years, I can definitely say the Toy Queen has died and gone to toy heaven! For three straight days we searched and found so many new exciting toys and games ready to make their grand entrance into the market for 2010. Here were some of my personal favorites:..Read More...
Keri Wilmot can be read regulary at Toy Queen, and followed on twitter at @ToyQueen.
Time to Play guest blogger for February 1, 2010
Time to Play: The Old Fashioned Way
I know many people will say I'm too young to know an "old fashioned" way to play. But there is a difference in the way our children play and the way I played as a child. For our family, we are getting back to basics. The toys are wonderful, and the more modern ones the better...Read More...
Holly Zegalia can be read regulary at I like it Frantic, and followed on twitter at @ilikeitfrantic.
Time to Play guest blogger for January 25, 2010
My Mom is a Toy Maker
Great ideas come to us at the most random times, don't they? About six years ago, a friend of mine and I decided to put together a fun little book club for our 10-year-old kids' class of fourth graders. We picked out some great books that the kids would love, came up with cool games and activities that would excite and delight, and ran it all with parent volunteers at the school. Sounds pretty innocent, right? Yep, that's what I thought until one of the games I came up with - a game I called Kubit2me - turned into my obsession...Read More...
Mary Kay Russell can be read regulary at Kubit2me, and followed on twitter at @kubit2me.
Time to Play guest blogger for January 18, 2010
Time to Play: Family Fitness Through Play
It's January, and that means many moms and dads are working on their New Year's resolutions to lose weight and get healthy. Why not make it a family effort? It's never too early to introduce a healthy lifestyle to children. Use meal planning as a springboard to discuss healthy food options. Let them choose new fruits and vegetables to sample. When you instill an appreciation for healthy eating in your child it will stay with them as they grow. In our overweight and unhealthy society it's very important to plant the seeds of healthy eating from that first spoonful!..Read More...
Tiffany Bowen can be read regulary at Lattes and Life, and followed on twitter at @give_me_a_latte.
Time to Play guest blogger for January 11, 2010
Time to Play: Financially Fit In 2010
Perhaps you're among the twenty percent of consumers carrying holiday credit card debt right now. Or maybe you just overextended your budget a bit in the midst of gift-buying and travel, putting your family in lean financial times this month...Read More...
Dana Adams can be read regulary at Mrs. Moneysaver, and followed on twitter at @MrsMoneysaver.
Time to Play guest blogger for December 21, 2009
Time to Play: Turn Off the TV!
I am going to start this post with full disclosure, my child watches TV. I know how easy it is to turn it on, but it's so much harder to turn it off! Young children learn through play and although they may be yelling at Dora or dancing with the Wiggles, watching TV isn't play. When they play they imagine, they set rules and boundaries, they practice social skills and so much more...Read More...
Allison McDonald can be read regulary at No Time For Flash Cards, and followed on twitter at @NoFlashCards.
Time to Play guest blogger for December 14, 2009
Time To Play: How to Have a Green Holiday
The holidays are upon us, and many of you may be wondering how you can make a difference this year. One of the biggest topics in 2009 was to "be green". But what does that really mean? Here are a few tips to help you understand why and how you can have a "green" holiday season:..Read More...
Taraneh Guidry can be read regulary at Seattle Mommy, and followed on twitter at @seattlemommy.
Time to Play guest blogger for December 7, 2009
Time To Play: Holiday Shopping on a Budget
The holidays are upon us and shopping is in full swing. Kids are making their Christmas wish lists, with every toy and gift they could ever want. As a mom, I want to fulfill their every wish! In reality, I have a budget to stick to...Read More...
Shannon Shaffer can be read regulary at For The Mommas, and followed on twitter at @4TheMommas.
