Tag Archives: play

If you could be any age again, what age would you choose?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Me? I’d choose 8. When I was 8, physical activity wasn’t a separate thing on the TO DO list. It was what we did for fun, for friendship, and for getting out of the house. We didn’t even know it was … Continue reading →

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Invest in your child – It’s your biggest rate of return

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the fourth post in our series about child care. When I was as a young working mom of two children, I struggled with finding the time to play games with my kids. I was busy caring for them and balancing … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged busy, child, child development, children, chores, developmental assets, family, games, play, school, time, working mom | 2 Comments

Importance of Play

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Maureen Harris, RN

Some of the best memories I have with my kids are the times we played together. Whether it was going to the park, making mud pies, or doing a craft, those moments where I allowed myself to enter the magical world … Continue reading →