Carnival of Play

PLAY! Definitive Resource on Play and Parenting

April 21, 2009




The Carnival of Play is sadly coming to an end. It has been exhausting, but a lot of fun. I’ve really enjoyed having the opportunity to read some new blogs and to read some great new posts on play from some of the regular blogs that I read. I was so thrilled by the number [...]

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Playing with One, Playing with Two

April 19, 2009




Sarah from Good Enough Mum blog suggested that I write a post about playing with more than one child and also provided me with a great link on the importance of one-on-one play. I thought the two ideas fit together really well, so I decided to combine them in one post. The importance of one-on-one [...]

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Baby Play! Carnival Posts (Part 6)

April 18, 2009




I have a friend that once confided in me that she didn’t like the newborn stage. She found it a bit tough (lack of sleep and stuff) and also just not that exciting. She couldn’t wait until her baby was ready to play. That is when the whole parenting thing became real and fun for [...]

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Science of Play on Quirks and Quarks Today!

April 18, 2009




Today on CBC Radio One, Bob McDonald will be talking about the science of play. It is on at 12:06pm EST. You can listen to it live on the radio or online. Here is a description of today’s show: This Week on Quirks & Quarks April 18, 2009. Getting Serious About Play. Play is one [...]

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Book Review: Playful Parenting (by Lawrence J. Cohen)

April 17, 2009




I promised a few book reviews as part of my Carnival of Play. This is one I’ve been wanting to review for a long time. Overview Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen explains to parents that play is a child’s way of communicating and understanding their environment. Children use play to explore the world, communicate [...]

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Get outside! Carnival Posts (Part 5)

April 16, 2009




In his great book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv talks about saving our children from nature deficit disorder. Children are getting less time outdoors. This is having serious consequences for their physical and mental health, ranging from increased obesity, attention deficit disorder and depression. Our kids need sunlight. They need fresh air. They [...]

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Carnival of Play Extended to April 20

April 13, 2009




MORE PLAY!!! Since I’m having so much fun with the Carnival of Play and since you are all writing and suggesting so many fabulous posts, I’m going to extend the Carnival until April 20. So if you haven’t had a chance to write a post yet and still want to or if you want to [...]

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Playing with Darwin

April 12, 2009




A few times as I’ve wandered through the bookstore with my kids, I’ve been hit in the face with the shelf full of Bible stories and children’s bibles. I’ve glossed over references to God and Jesus in supposed mainstream kids books. Sure, there are lots of nice stories out there that have no reference to [...]

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Sharing a Laugh

April 12, 2009




Sometimes play is as simple as sharing a good laugh. Here is what is keeping my two giggling today: From: Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten (German children’s television show) Part of the Carnival of Play hosted by PhD in Parenting. You  can participate too!

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Arts & Crafts Play

April 11, 2009




What kid doesn’t love getting covered with paint, glue, glitter and goo? If you want to break out the fun and the giggles, give your child an opportunity to practice fine motor skills, and maybe create some nice homemade toys and decorations as an alternative to crazed consumerism, then this post is for you! I’m [...]

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