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Before the opportunity arises that could be a potential "teachable moment" via a natural consequence, ask your child what could happen if she continues doing what she is...

Gather the animal figurines and draw a big number "2" on one paper and "4" on another. Count the number of legs on the animal and place...

Teach your child what questions to ask mom, dad and/or siblings, grandparents, etc about their day as this will give him an opportunity to start conversations.

Have a cookie sheet in the car for small toys to be played on. Print nature or city scenes from a computer and stick magnets on the...

Give your child an old undershirt to wear over clothes. It will not only protect what she is wearing, but teaches a great lesson of what we...

If you have multiple children with music players, make sure you have headsets for each person so everyone can listen to their own songs without distracting the other.

Make an obstacle course at the park! Have your child hop to one side, then gallop to the basketball court, walk around the edge of the court, run...

Save your paper towel and toilet paper rolls and turn them into shakers. Attach a small piece of heavy paper, just large enough to cover one side of...

Play red light, green light while he is walking with you. Yell, "Green light!" when he can run ahead and, "Red light!" when he needs to stop!...

Nursery songs are examples of songs that have great rhymes and simple beats and rhythm. These are also great songs to be silly with and change the words.