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Experience More of the Playful Side of Parenting

June 20, 2016 by Susan

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Motherhood is the most amazing blessing, but it definitely isn’t easy. Many of us tend to get lost in the busy routines of parenting and could use a little more fun and play in our days. So we want to share some ideas from our partner Gymboree Play & Music for how you can make parenting more “PlayFull”.

Experience Playful Side of Parenting


 

I’ll never forget the first time I saw my nephew’s face light up with wonder at a Gymboree Play & Music class.

I wasn’t yet a mother myself, and I’d come along with my sister and her son to the class. As he climbed through the colorful tubes, reached out to burst bubbles and toddled around the bright play structures, I was blown away by the wonder of childhood.

I couldn’t wait to have children of my own.

Gymboree Real Play

The room was full of young mothers and their toddlers. The women chatted, laughed and enjoyed a break from their usual routine.

My sister relaxed and spent time with the other moms as I played with my nephew and soaked up the joy.

Becoming a mother is the most amazing journey… but it can be lonely… and challenging.

The best way to thrive as a happy mom is to spend time with friends and play with your children in a relaxed setting where you don’t feel judged.

But, chances are high, most of your long-term friends didn’t have babies at the exact same time you did. So you need to make new friends.

And making new friends when you’re cooped up in the house is impossible. You need to sign up for a class and meet women who are at the same stage of life that you are.

Gymboree Play & Music classes are the perfect place to have fun with your child and make the friends you need to nourish yourself as a woman.

Gymboree Music Class

Gymboree Parents with Kids

Moms know even the simplest adult small talk can be riveting after a day alone talking only to a baby.

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Gymboree Play & Music

Since 1976, Gymboree Play & Music has encouraged children’s development and inspired families through play, music and art classes for parents and children ages newborn to five.

In honor of their 40th anniversary, Gymboree Play & Music, is inviting parents to embrace the play in everyday by experiencing the joy of PlayFull Parenting.

Moms Just Want to Have Fun

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The PlayFull Parenting movement is all about helping modern moms find more ways to add play into their day.

Gymboree Play & Music is offering parents a free class at participating centers nationwide.

40 Ways to Add More Play Into Everyday

Sometimes we moms need reminders and suggestions for ways to add more fun into our routine. Download and print this stack of play cards with 40 unique ideas for adding more play.

Gymboree Play Cards

40 Ways of Play Cards – Free Printable

I love the variety of ideas. There are fun twists to make games your kids may already play even better.

Here are a few of my favorites…

#19 TUNNELS
Engage in tunnel play at home by lining up chairs and draping with a sheet. Shine a flashlight into the ‘cave’ before entering!

While my kids have always played “forts”, I never thought of helping them put together longer “tunnels” and then using a flashlight to guide the way. How awesome!

#21 FEET PAINTING
Instead of finger painting, flip it upside down and try feet painting with your child. Lay down a white drop cloth and have fun stomping around with your colorful toes!

#38 COLOR HOP
Play “color hop” by placing pieces of construction paper on the ground. Shout-out the color you hop on as you “1, 2, 3…Hop”!

Get the full list of the 40 ideas in this free printable Gymboree 40 Ways Cards.

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For more information, or to find a Gymboree Play & Music location near you, visit gymboreeclasses.com, and follow along on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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How to experience more of the playful side of parenting

 

Gymboree Play and Music Infographic
40 Ways to Add More Play into Everyday

 

Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
Talk with me: @5minutesformom and Facebook.com/5minutesformom
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130 Comments

  1. Theresa Jenkins says

    July 9, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    my crew loves to spend their time outdoors …. we do a lot of bike riding, walking , anything to do with water or a ball… on rainy days we’ll do a craft or bake

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  2. shannon manning says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I love to have fun by visiting our national parks. We like to go on long hikes and explore nature. The waterfalls that we encounter are wonderful and amazing. My kids love to get their pictures standing close to them. afterwards we will refresh in the lake or go for ice-cream.

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  3. Pamela Michelle says

    July 9, 2016 at 9:09 am

    My baby niece loves playing outside in the yard. Everything is so exciting and fun in her eyes and she has tons of energy!

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  4. rosemary says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:31 am

    wow

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  5. Christopher Gegner says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:19 am

    My two daughters and I love to go back yard camping and having fun is one of the requirements. Would love to have some new activities to do while we’re out by the fire or in the tent cuddling our sleeping bags.

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  6. Carly D. says

    July 9, 2016 at 7:42 am

    My baby is only a few months but I like to sing songs and animate them. I dance around with my son singing away and we both have fun!

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  7. tami p. says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:13 am

    we make up songs and dances all day long and do lots of arts and crafts

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  8. Candace says

    July 8, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    We love playing at the splash pad.

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  9. Sandra Watts says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I love reading to my grand children and playing games with them.

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  10. DanV says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    We go on family day trips

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  11. Julie Hawkins says

    July 8, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    We have fun by having silly times together with water play or tag.

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  12. Janine H says

    July 8, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I like taking my kids to an indoor playground or swimming

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  13. Kim Delatorre says

    July 8, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    I love me and my kids talks at night, before bed. Those are the sweetest times EVER!!

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  14. Jeanne Emhoff says

    July 8, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Going to the local park!

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  15. Katherine Riley says

    July 8, 2016 at 11:07 am

    We like to do arts and crafts projects.

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  16. Philip Lawrence says

    July 8, 2016 at 10:57 am

    We go to the zoo on a regular basis for fun!

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  17. Stephanie Larison says

    July 8, 2016 at 5:28 am

    We play games together or I take the girls to the park when it’s not too hot.

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  18. Richard Hicks says

    July 8, 2016 at 2:05 am

    instagram ID is gmrich22

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  19. Amanda Stovall says

    July 7, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    The same ‘ol routine gets boring and mundane for everyone involved… So, switching things up with plenty of outdoor activities & other new interesting crafts or things to do together, is always important! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Grant D says

    July 7, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    I try to turn simple things into games

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  21. Angela Winesburg says

    July 7, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    I love getting my kids involved in different hobbies

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  22. natalie yeoman says

    July 7, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    i like to go explore some place fun and new once a month

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  23. Pat L says

    July 7, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    daily outdoor fun

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  24. Tonya flores dreese says

    July 7, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    We love to swim and go to the park.

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  25. Kristina Potter says

    July 7, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    I bring my kids fishing ALOT, and if we are not fishing were camping.. We love to spend our time outdoors!!

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  26. susan smoaks says

    July 7, 2016 at 11:58 am

    I like to take the kids on nature hikes and bike rides. we love to get out and explore.

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  27. David says

    July 7, 2016 at 6:15 am

    Giving my kids exposure to different sports and activities

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  28. Mandi Smith says

    July 7, 2016 at 5:20 am

    I like to add fun by going out and enjoying the sun as much as possible, running through the sprinklers with the kids, and coming up with fun new things to do like a dance party with glow sticks on the ceiling fan, just little things to brighten the day with fun and play

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  29. Rachel says

    July 7, 2016 at 12:10 am

    We like to make play tents out of pillows and blankets

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  30. AARON RECK says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    I would like my kids to be more musically inclined and learn more about the arts.

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  31. katie smith says

    July 6, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    I love to go outside and I also love to dance with my daughter!

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  32. Liz L says

    July 6, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    We go to the park

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  33. Kara S says

    July 6, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    We invent all sorts of our own games.

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  34. VICKIE P says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Would love to give this to my niece for her two precious little boys. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

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  35. Jessica Sage says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I love to add fun by going outside whenever the weather is great!

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  36. Lisa V. says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    I love the outdoors, and enjoy showing my granddaughters all the wonders of nature.

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  37. Dagmar M says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    We love to laugh and have a good time!

    Reply
  38. shelly says

    July 5, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    My kids add a lot of fun to my life. We go to museums, parks, etc. It’s rare that I go out without my kids.

    Reply
  39. Dominique Bravoco says

    July 5, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    I want to cherish each moment! Outdoor time is key! I love all of the ideas you have, and playing outdoors is great for my little toddler babygirl!

    Reply
  40. Angela Williams says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:05 am

    My kids and I love the outdoors especially playing in the pool, making smores around the fire pit, playing on the playground, jumping on the trampoline, growing fruits and vegetables from our garden, playing basketball, playing soccer, freeze tag and riding bikes.

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  41. Aubrey says

    July 5, 2016 at 3:01 am

    I make life fun by going on dates with my husband.

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  42. emily l says

    July 5, 2016 at 1:52 am

    We love to sing and dance! The sillier the better!

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  43. Michelle Robbins says

    July 4, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    I have a big imagination and my son loves it when I’m goofy!

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  44. June S. says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    I am an older mom with four grown children, I really enjoy being a grandma of two grandson’s right now.

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  45. Danielle Wood says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    We like to have game nights at least once a week, we also like putting puzzles together

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  46. Jessica c says

    July 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I add fun in to bring a parent by cooking with my kids.

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  47. Sara G says

    July 4, 2016 at 7:18 am

    I love to take my kids on nature walks, and teach them about wildlife and their surroundings.

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  48. Amy Hall says

    July 3, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    I add fun by letting my child explore without worry of damaging his clothing

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  49. Shannon K. says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I love playing with teaching my 15 month old new things!

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  50. Adriana says

    July 2, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Art and music.

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  51. Lyndsey R. says

    July 2, 2016 at 12:39 am

    I love collecting insects with my son and then coming back home to figure out and study what we’ve caught.

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  52. Jen H says

    July 2, 2016 at 12:10 am

    I like playing and dancing with my kids… or doing art projects with them!

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  53. kelly thompson says

    July 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    I like to add fun just by being with them watching a family movie

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  54. Theresa M says

    July 1, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    I’m the Grandma to a smart 1 year old little sweetheart. I love taking her for walks and showing her animals on the farm and the trees how they grow. I let her touch the leaves and show her the apples growing from blossoms to forming yummy apples. She loves going for walks and I love teaching her all about nature including all my flowers I grow.

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  55. Bethany Kingsley says

    July 1, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Dance parties! Also, my five-year old and I hula hoop together (with separate hoops:)

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  56. sandra says

    July 1, 2016 at 11:25 am

    i like to add fun by doing it with friends

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  57. allyson tice says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:16 am

    I always try to smile and have fun with everything i do with the kids! making everything fun adn not a chore makes it easier to get through the day and no cranky kids!

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  58. beth says

    June 30, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I like to take the kiddos to ethnic restaurants and grocery stores for a fun, easy and cheap adventure.

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  59. Carol Ellis says

    June 30, 2016 at 9:12 am

    I love asking my kids their opinions of what they think of new foods and of trying new events like golfing instead of bowling. It’s interesting how they compare things!

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  60. Danielle says

    June 30, 2016 at 12:08 am

    we put on music and dance around the house

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  61. Sara A says

    June 29, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I love the dressing contest idea, I will have to try that out!

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  62. Stacy F. says

    June 29, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Just giving in and playing with my little. I also like to find new things for her to do that can be fun for all of us. And I TRY to find ways to make what I’m doing interesting and fun as well. Playing/Living is Learning, right?! 🙂

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  63. Sarah says

    June 29, 2016 at 9:04 am

    We love doing puzzles on the floor. Lots of them, trying to fill the kitchen!

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  64. Samantha F. says

    June 29, 2016 at 8:18 am

    By making silly noises and voices when we are playing 🙂

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  65. Jill Ballard says

    June 29, 2016 at 7:10 am

    we have fun exploring different areas and discovering new bugs or plants.

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  66. LeAnn Harbert says

    June 29, 2016 at 12:18 am

    I like spending time with my granddaughter dancing.

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  67. Jeremy McNair says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Excited to win!!!!

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  68. Julie Matek says

    June 28, 2016 at 11:46 am

    We go to lots of different parks in our area;) thanks for the chance!

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  69. Abigail says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Being outside always leads to fun adventures – bike rides, hikes, beach trips

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  70. Amanda Saltsman says

    June 28, 2016 at 7:52 am

    We live just a couple minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park so we go hiking, site seeing, let the kids cave explore. It really keeps them active during the summer.

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  71. Laurie Nykaza says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:57 am

    I like to garden and travel which is always fun for me.

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  72. wendi says

    June 28, 2016 at 12:02 am

    we bake two desserts every saturday to learn measurements

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  73. ELIZABETH CURSON says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    My kids & I love going to the amusement park. In the summer, we go approx. every few weeks.

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  74. Darlene Carbajal says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    I’m not a parent yet, but I can’t wait to have kids of my own!

    Reply
  75. Paulena Darger says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    I wanna go hiking with my kids!!!

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  76. greg says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    devote specific time to play or go new places with my son.

    Reply
  77. Mur McMullen says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    I try to make the boring tasks into games to limit whining

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  78. Ilona says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:54 am

    I add fun to my life by dancing to music with my granddaughter. We love the Wiggles dvd’s.

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  79. Meghan says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:52 am

    We love to jump on the couch!

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  80. Jordan says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Weeknight dance parties

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  81. Julie Moore says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I would love to go to Lake Superior

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  82. Jennifer Aguero says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:17 am

    We sing up made up songs. We make funny faces and take pictures together. We craft together. And we play made up games outside.

    Reply
  83. Lana Bradstream says

    June 27, 2016 at 12:32 am

    I like to add fun by implementing spontaneity.

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  84. Karla R. says

    June 27, 2016 at 12:28 am

    We love to play family board games!

    Reply
  85. onyinye Elochukwu says

    June 26, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I love going to the parks with my son.

    Reply
  86. Brittney House says

    June 26, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I like to go to Chicago and check out the beaches and museums.

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  87. doug gerard says

    June 26, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    I LIKE TO TAKE MY BABIES TO SEE NEW THINGS THAT I enjoyed as a child

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  88. Bryan says

    June 26, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    I like anything that makes my kids smile. They love the outdoors so swimming playing soccer or basketball really anything

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  89. Christina Ventura-DiPersia says

    June 26, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I’m a working mom so I try to find time on the weekends to do fun activities with my daughter. We’ll go to the park, or the nature center, or even just for ice cream.

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  90. Heather Hollands says

    June 26, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    I like to look at a local monthly calendar of events to find lots of family friendly activities.

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  91. brittany doerfler says

    June 26, 2016 at 11:26 am

    I like to add a little bit of fun by getting outdoors and hiking with my children.

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  92. ERICA WEAVER says

    June 26, 2016 at 10:16 am

    i would love to make learning more fun and learn new ideas to keep things new

    Reply
  93. Justin Sparks says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I like doing anything I can outside with my kids…in a world of electronics and tablets its nice to get the kiddos out and play.

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  94. Erin J. says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Turning on music and dancing with m’ baby!

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  95. Shayna says

    June 26, 2016 at 7:47 am

    I LIKE TO SING AND DANCE WITH MY KIDS 🙂

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  96. Denise M says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    We love family living room dance parties

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  97. Meagan BS says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    I like finding ways to include my daughter in typically boring adult activities.

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  98. Heather says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    I like to look up new fun crafts and activities and we have “adventure” days together.

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  99. VJSett says

    June 25, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    We’re always dancing! Going to enjoy dancing with my twins until they’re old enough to find me embarrassing!

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  100. Cheryl B says

    June 25, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    I like to have a an art and craft day, or a pRk day with a picnic or swimming.

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  101. JULIE TARDI says

    June 25, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    teaching my kids how to fish, catch firefly’s, make snow angels, make a doll house out of a cardboard box all the things that are long forgotten but were so much fun

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  102. Jessica Mcfarlin says

    June 25, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    I love do walking with my little one and going to new parks. Allows us both of us to make new friends along the way.

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  103. Sandy H says

    June 25, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    By going outside and enjoying nature.

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  104. katherine says

    June 25, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    We love to make silly pictures

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  105. heather s says

    June 25, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    We go to the park and explore

    Reply
  106. Richard Hicks says

    June 25, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I like to take them to really interesting places the zoo and interactive science museums

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  107. Stefanie says

    June 25, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    We love to explore the outdoors.

    Reply
  108. Heather w says

    June 25, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    My son & I like to have random dance breaks, especially when we might be having a rough day. A little silly dance break always brings us a smile!

    Reply
  109. Kimmy Ripley says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I always reserve time for arts and crafts time for my daughter. She has so much fun!

    Reply
  110. Brandy Y. says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Finding fun things to do around town like our local zoo (which is one of the best in the country) or Metroparks! There is also a foundation nearby that has lots of educational fun things like a live beehive you can view from inside, a fossil dig and koi fish that you can feed!

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  111. Linda Lansford says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:11 am

    We swim in the pool

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  112. James Doyle says

    June 25, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Laugh when they laugh 😉 <3 more fun

    Reply
  113. Ashley C says

    June 25, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I like to add fun by just running and playing at the park!

    Reply
  114. Cynthia C says

    June 25, 2016 at 7:49 am

    My kids always enjoyed short road trips to visit local historic sites or attractions.

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  115. Allison S. says

    June 25, 2016 at 5:21 am

    We have the most fun when I take him someplace small that he can run around in for a couple hours. Staying on schedule with naps and meals is important.

    Reply
  116. Erin M. says

    June 25, 2016 at 1:26 am

    I love going down the slide with my daughter at the park!
    Being silly is important for parenthood!

    Reply
  117. Laura Bernard says

    June 25, 2016 at 12:34 am

    I love to involve my daughter in the things that I do! She is such a joy and a great helper.

    Reply
  118. Karrie says

    June 24, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    By being playful and cuddly

    Reply
  119. Terri Irvin says

    June 24, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Playing dress up and creating baking treats and decorating cookes, Making a vegetable garden with a scarecrow. Beach camping and ghost stories..We love to make craft projects of all times and take long walks in the woods gathering treasures.

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  120. Ellie Wright says

    June 24, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    I like to have fun with my little ones. We make up silly songs and dance all the time.

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  121. Keri justice says

    June 24, 2016 at 10:24 am

    We have pop up tunnels that my 2 year old loves to play with!! I’ve never been to a Gymboree class but would love to take my toddler.

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  122. Katy says

    June 22, 2016 at 3:50 am

    One of my favorite ways to play at home with our daughter is to add a fitted crib sheet to the top of her toddler bed (we use knit sheets so they stretch). She can pretend it’s a house or tent or tunnel or spaceship!

    This summer we are on a mission to hit as many different parks in the city as possible. At one week in we are four down. 🙂

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  123. Danielle says

    June 21, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    We love being outside and taking walks together. My son loves running around and playing monster together.

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  124. Candace says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    I love to take my sons to the park year round and local splash pads in the hot summer. I get some fresh air and adult interaction while they get their energy out!

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  125. Anne says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    Going to the park, outings to explore, in the backyard, and being outside, biking, and playing.

    Reply
  126. Angela Saver says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:36 am

    I add fun into my life as a parent by doing things that we all enjoy, such as going walking at the park, or going to the mall together to shop!

    Reply
  127. Stacey B says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:21 am

    Following via Instagram – Bluemoon10104

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  128. Stacey B says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:20 am

    I’d love to get my kids involved in a sport or a hobby.

    Reply
  129. Austin Baroudi says

    June 20, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I like being out and about with my daughter a lot. Sitting inside and playing dolls and stuff with her gets really boring 😛 Outside stuff is way better for me! The beach, the park, campground, etc. All stuff that I love that she does too.

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    • Alicia ruffins says

      July 8, 2016 at 9:53 am

      I love having 30 second dance off with son ,playing cards,coloring,and board games🌝

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Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

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Among Us Costumes – How To Make Pretty DIY Among Us Cosplay Outfits

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

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Instant Pot Apple Crisp that is Ready in Minutes!

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Recipes

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe and History

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe and History

25 Awesome Rainbow and Green St. Patrick’s Day Treats

25 Awesome Rainbow and Green St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

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DIY Flower Press – How To Press Flowers

DIY Flower Press – How To Press Flowers

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids – Super Cute and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids – Super Cute and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas

Animal Ears – How to Make an Easy No Sew Animal Ears Headband

Animal Ears – How to Make an Easy No Sew Animal Ears Headband

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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Mom

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Mom

School Supplies List and Back to School Shopping Guide

School Supplies List and Back to School Shopping Guide

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REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

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