Jul 17, 2014 | Child Development
One way to help your children develop the tripod grip is to use broken crayons. I know…it’s hard to break those perfect crayons and you may be tempted to throw them away… No more! Children will develop the appropriate skills to start drawing, printing, and...
Jul 16, 2014 | Child Development
I’m a huge fan of clipboards. Every car should have a clipboard with a pencil attached. Once again, this allows the child to draw at an angle; it’s easier for them to complete their tasks with success. Have them help you make the grocery list. They can even cross...
Jul 15, 2014 | Child Development
We know how important outdoor play is for children and how it helps them grow and develop in all areas of their life. But, we also make it too complicated…we think we have to have the latest and greatest Alpine custom swing set or the biggest Tikes Endless play set. ...
Jul 14, 2014 | Child Development
This week Building All Children will be focusing on fine motor skills and how to strengthen and enhance shoulder, arm, and wrist stability, as well as general hand muscle development. I was at a child care center last week and they had the children writing and drawing...
Jul 1, 2014 | Real stories-Real people
We were out shooting baskets when we heard a man’s voice say “hello” we looked over the fence and there was a pleasant gentleman selling magazines. We quickly told him we weren’t interested. He asked if our neighbors were home and saying that they always purchase...
Jun 26, 2014 | Real stories-Real people
Doing projects together strengthens your child in so many ways. It allows them to have some independence while letting them complete a task. We decided to take this $5.00 chair and add a little color. I love how he is paying attention to the details. This...
Jun 24, 2014 | Prayers for children
This morning I pray for our children…I pray for protection over their relationship. As an adult I see so many siblings and they don’t have a strong relationship. Father, I pray that our children will always be bonded together, they will share life together, building...
Jun 20, 2014 | Real stories-Real people
I had a mom text me “Kendra, my little girl has been diagnosed” I quickly replied back and asked her if she wanted to meet for some tea. We met and she expressed what the evaluation reported and how the clinician explained her overall development. This sweet mom...
Jun 9, 2014 | Easy Fun Activities
Kool-Aid Playdough Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/4 cup salt 2 Tbs. cream of tartar 1-2 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid 1 cup water 1 Tbs. vegetable oil Stir together the flour, salt, cream of tartar, Kool-Aid and water in an electric skillet over medium heat. Add the oil...
Jun 8, 2014 | Teaching Truth
Is it really needed? I had the honor to go speak at Moms of Multiples. I quickly realized that the room was full of some well experienced moms. Before the workshop started, the moms had their small group time. As I was setting up the table, I was listening to the...
