My little guy is getting closer and closer to turning one. Where did the time go? Like any first time mom, I want to throw him the best birthday bash ever! But with sites like Pinterest that show extravagant decorations and ideas, it’s easy to see how we could all get a little carried away. … Read more
“Sometimes I’ve believed in as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Sometimes believing impossible things before breakfast is more easily done when seeing impossible things on your walls. Like a moose sailing on a parachute. Or rabbits hopping to vinyl. Or a tea party graced with the presence of … Read more
There are so many opportunities to engage in science exploration at the Omaha Children’s Museum. First, check out one of our science shows. This summer we are presenting The Amazing Bubble Show and a new one, Dinosaur Grossology, where we explain that everyone poops and farts, even dinosaurs! Our shows are fast-paced and fun for … Read more
My Grandson Is 6 And A Half – Too Young To Be Bullied. According to reports, 20% of all children say they have been bullied. I don’t know why I didn’t think it would affect my grandkids. My grandkids are all under the age of 6 – so I thought they were “too young” to experience it. Wrong. … Read more
Our world moves at such a fast pace at times. This is no different when having a child. We anticipate the day they will be born, say their first word, crawl, take their first steps, etc. The day we found out that our unborn son would have Trisomy 18, this idea of thinking completely changed … Read more
While every child is different, most children need to be given consistent, clear rules and expectations about behavior. Overall guidelines: The following are some general principles about discipline: Discipline needs to begin as soon as the child is mobile – pulling up and crawling. Young infants rely on their parents to provide a safe environment. … Read more
All right, friends. It’s winter. Some days are slushy. Some days are slippery. Some days are just plain brown. Before you totally write the season off, though, come down to Fontenelle Forest and discover why winter can be so amazing. You may think that nobody’s moving out here, if you only take a quick 3-second … Read more
Does it seem like your toddler spends more time falling on the ground rather than walking? Kids can be experts at falling down. It doesn’t matter if they are playing their favorite sport or just walking across the room, your kids learn about the wonders of gravity. Movement is a way children interact with their … Read more
I’ve never been a big fan of Jello, the taste of it anyway, which is why Aurora and Gray have never even seen the stuff before. So, when I made up a bin full of green “slime” as Aurora called it, and shoved some snakes and frogs in it, she was convinced it was completely … Read more
There has been much talk of Hawaii over here again lately. I don’t think Aurora will ever forget those beautiful white sand beaches that we called our playground. But, when the beach is miles away, cloud dough is the next best thing! We’ve made this stuff a few times before and it’s always so much … Read more