Doing art projects out in the world (library, special events, etc) is a challenge for my LP. She is all about the process and exploration of materials and usually those art experiences are about product. LP wants to feel the paint, glue and glitter on her skin and explore it completely with her hands. Her [...]
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Playful Practice: Be Someone Else
Posted in parenting, Playful Practice on June 4, 2011 | 4 Comments »
While I was packing for our last trip, LP would not leave me alone for a minute. Finally, she came up with one of those games that makes a parent groan. She was tearingteeny strips of paper from her easel in the living room and running into the bedroom where I was packing to spread [...]
Playful Practice: Rules
Posted in parenting, Playful Practice, Uncategorized on May 21, 2011 | 4 Comments »
In our house, we have the (fairly standard) rule of “no potty talk at the table.” LP loves to push the boundaries on this one. With a glint in her eye, she’ll ask me questions for which the answer is pee or poop (for example, “Why do we walk dogs?” and “What did the dogs [...]
Playful Practice: Skype Play
Posted in parenting, play, Playful Practice on February 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
ImprovDad was out of town for a week and when we finally got the timing right for a family skype call, I appreciated anew the playfulness he brought to the interaction (especially since I was feeling low on my playful energy). Although I have big appreciation for skype, I feel self-conscious on video so I [...]
Playful Practice: Parent Brainstorming
Posted in activity, misc., parenting, Playful Practice on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
ImprovDad and I were talking last week about how we want to help LP expand and challenge her physical self. She is often reluctant to use (or experiment using and therefore build) her strength. ImprovDad expressed a longing to be able to toss a ball back and forth with her and we smiled at each [...]
