Autumn
Autumn bulbs bring spring flowers
November 07, 2008
The day I see daffodil and tulip leaves poking out of the winter ground is one of my favorite days of the year. I don't particularly like winter and these early spring bulbs are always a reminder that warmer weather and spring flowers are on their way. In order to get my spring flower fix next March, I plant as many bulbs as I can get my hands on in late fall. This weekend, I plan on planting Read more...
Pere Marquette Park
November 06, 2008
The leaves are quickly falling to the ground but there is still a short time to see the autumn trees in our area before their branches are bare. One of my favorite places to go this time of year is Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, Illinois. We often take one of the Mississippi River Ferries over which is always a big hit with the kids. Pere Marquette is just a short way up the Great River Read more...
Kids and Voting
November 03, 2008
Tomorrow is finally election day and is a great opportunity to teach your kids about the election process. It is important to make an impression on your child that voting is an important process but you don't have to push your opinion of the candidates or political parties. Try to remain positive about who is running for office and the action of voting. Election day presents an opportunity to Read more...
Trick or Treating Safety Tips
October 31, 2008
You probably wouldn't normally allow your young children to walk the neighborhood after dark asking for candy but Halloween isn't just another normal day. To keep kids safe while trick or treating, start reminding them of the trick or treating rules in the days before the big event. Tips for a safe Halloween: Plan your route before Halloween night. Stick to the areas you know well and avoid Read more...
Howlin' Nights at The Wolf Sanctuary
October 27, 2008
Last Friday evening, I stood in the cold and howled with a pack of 76 cub scouts, brownies and parents. We were at the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center in Eureka, Missouri for their campfire program and trying to get the attention of the endangered wolves that live a few hundred feet away. Many people know the center just as the "Wolf Sanctuary" and for 37 years it has been known for its Read more...
Boo at the Zoo
October 23, 2008
St. Louisians are lucky to have one of the country's best zoos in our city. This year's St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital Boo at the Zoo Nights are going on every night through October 30th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Activities include fireside stories, hikes through the zoo, fall crafts, and special photo opportunities. The Emerson's Children's Zoo will be decorated for the season and of course, Read more...
leaf rubbings- bring the outside in this autumn
October 22, 2008
My three year old triplets love leaves. In the summer, they beg to be lifted up high so they can pick them off tree branches and in the fall, they like to collect them dried and colorful from the ground. I use their interest as a teaching opportunity by asking what color the leaves are, what noises they make as we crunch through them and we try to count them as they fall to the ground. Another Read more...
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