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Archive for month: June, 2016

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parenting, toddlers

My Love Hate Relationship with Pinterest

Dear Pinterest, Hello, my name is Margaret Rice and I am addicted to Pinterest.  I admit it – it is my television.  I love scanning and checking out all the activity suggestions.  I have been doing it since Pinterest started.  I have to admit though I am getting a little sick of all the perfect […]

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June 23, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
bucket list, family life, family time

5 Bucket List Items for Your Family this Summer

Since today is the official first day of Summer, I thought I would share 5 of bucket list items to do as a family during the Summer.  I love all the bucket lists on Pinterest but boy are they overwhelming!  Some of them list 100+ things to do over the summer.  I would be exhausted […]

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June 20, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
birthday party games, family game, group game

Guess How Many People You See Game

Here is a simple guessing game to print and play next time you are feeling bored or need a family challenge.  Print it in color or black and white.  Don’t read the answer on page 4 if you want to take a guess yourself! The best way to play this game is not to count […]

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June 19, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
birthday party games, july fourth

July Fourth Party Games

July 4th happens to be one of our favorite holidays.  Ever since I was a child, we celebrate the day with a parade, barbeque and fireworks.  Some years we even squeeze in a pool party at my brother’s house and then the BBQ at a friend’s house.  It is a long but super fun day. […]

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June 15, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
childhood, keep life simple

The Simplicities of Childhood

I have come to a major realization that the simplicity of childhood only lasts so long.  I do not mean the innocence or the sense of wonder.  I mean the true simplicity of just enjoying a simple activity over and over again.  While observing our 6th child splash through puddles repeatedly, our almost 12 year […]

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June 12, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
no prep activities for children, toddlers

5 Games to Play with Pots and Pans

Through the years, one of the best go to toys for little ones is the kitchen pots and pans.  Here are 5 games to play with pots and pans: 1.  Lid Mix Up – separate all the pots, pans and the lids. Scatter them around a room.  See how quickly the child can find the […]

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June 8, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
creative brain series

Creative Brain Series Question #6 – Factory Owner?

Wake up your brain and your ideas and answer question #6 from the Creative Brain Series – Imagine you own a factory. What would you create and who would you sell it to? This post is part of the Creative Brain Series from Growing Play on creativity, imagination, outside the box thinking, something quick to do while you are waiting or a boredom buster. […]

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June 7, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
motivation

One Simple Tip to Help Children Be Themselves

Be yourself.  Easier said than done right?  I often tell my children to make sure they stay true to themselves, their beliefs and a moral code.  In summary, be yourself. Every single child is so very unique and it is our job as parents, grandparents, teachers, volunteers, ministers, priests or whoever interacts with children to […]

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June 5, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
iphone apps, productivity

If This Then That – BEST App Ever (Especially for Bloggers)

This may be a bit off topic for the Growing Play blog but it is a super interesting app that I had to share to help organize and streamline your phone apps.  This app can do amazing things once you take some time to set up what will work for you.  I read about the […]

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June 4, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc
camping, camping games, family fun night

Indoor Camping Party for Family Fun Night

Next time you need something super easy to entertain the kids for family fun night have an indoor camping party.  This is so easy to do and the kids LOVE it!  Now of course, I would prefer if every family actually went camping, but I know their are plenty of people that it is just […]

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June 3, 2016/by Your Therapy Source Inc

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