There are many strategies for reducing stress but one of the most important ones is making sure you and your children get recuperative sleep. Recuperative sleep is the type of sleep where you actually feel rested when you wake up—not just as tired as before you went to sleep!
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no matter what the weather is in Washington, there are activities to keep you and your child active and have fun bonding moments. Here is one example that can be done inside or out.
Paper Plate Bee Craft
With the flowers blooming, there are more bees coming to pollinate and create delicious honey. To show your appreciation of bees in a fun, creative way with your child, paper plate bees are the way to go. Preschoolers and kindergartners will be happy busy bees while making this spring craft.
Birthday Hikes
What is an emotional connection? A connection with anyone that is strong and lasting. This is created and developed in many ways. Spending quality time with your child, creating positive emotional experiences, is a great way to nurture that connection.
Finger Breaths
It can be difficult to teach young children how to calm themselves down in tough situations. One thing that research has shown is that slow, deep breaths help! There are numerous ways to help teach your child to take slow, deep breaths.
Toilet Paper Tube Creatures
Toilet Paper tube crafts are fun and free! Who knew that you could turn toilet paper tubes into octopi, owls, butterflies, monkeys and more! Start collecting toilet paper tubes from your house, and it should only take a week or two to have a couple to play with! You can also use paper towel tubes Read More