“This will be your school in a few months,” I said to him as we passed by the brick building with large trees in front and a long empty yellow bus parked by the entrance….
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At-Home Activities with Kids During Coronavirus
Due to these unusual times, I’ve created a list of links to kid’s activities that Facebook friends and the news have posted.
Examining the Kid’s Eyes
What is our son’s vision like? The answer to this question we would find out after we picked the kid up early from school to take him to his eye exam required for kindergarten. My…
What I learned at Dad 2.0
At the Dad 2.0 Summit in Washington D.C., dads shared their lives including funny instances with their kids and how quickly they seem to grow up. I left St. Louis on Thursday, March 28, to…
Taking the Kid to the Dentist
Andrew was excited and curious about his dentist appointment that was required for kindergarten in the fall.
Canvas Painting With the Kid
On a cold rainy Sunday I took Andrew to an art program they do at the Edwardsville Art Center and we created a feline masterpiece.
Snow Day Fun in the Backyard
Snow began following at times with huge fluffy flakes and covering everything in white. I spent the morning shoveling snow from the back door through the long cement driveway and then up the stairs to…
Making A Life-Sized Spidey!
If you are looking for something to do with a kid on a cold January day check to see if your town has an arts program. Through some Google searching I noticed one day that…
What to do with the Kid on a December Weekend?
The holidays are upon us and I find myself searching for activities for the kid that will provide him some education and something to do. Saturday: Christmas Walk At the Central West End The Central…
How My Son Measures Up to Kermit
When my son was born I decided that I wanted to be that parent and measure his growth. I remember that a past employee using a big Winnie-the-Pooh. I looked around the house and then…
