By Megan Fischer, Providence Children’s Museum Not long ago, I heard a story on the radio about kids spending their time playing Wii soccer. And I thought, what about real soccer? Outdoors, with real balls? And real kids? And then I thought about kids playing Guitar Hero instead of real instruments. And the fact that, [...]
Staycations have become a fashionable necessity during these days of higher gas prices and reduced work weeks, unemployment, or the fear of losing a job. For many, the idea of a pricey vacation is simply out of the question. Although I have never used the term, Kidoinfo is all about the meaning behind a staycation: [...]
Plus bonus ideas in nearby MA and CT. Here is a list of 100 things I want to do with my kids in Rhode Island (and nearby area) before they grow up—some may call this a Life List (a list of things one hopes to accomplish in one’s lifetime). The fun stuff and the things [...]
As new moms we often wonder if we are doing enough to help our baby’s development (among many other mommy worries). There are a number of things we can do to support our newborn’s healthy development, and the good news is that it is not rocket science . . . it includes things we do [...]
Jen Robbins of Jenville.com created this clever activity game, The Bored Box, to keep her five-year-old son occupied in fifteen minute chunks of time. I love this! Depending on the age or attention span of your child the time may vary. Customize her list to suit your home and add/replace activities as your kids grow [...]
