Messy kids

Kids can be a pain and cause a huge mess sometimes, but that’s what makes them, well, kids. They like to experiment with things, such as putting hairdryers in the sink or even washing Dad’s laptop in the shower. But research shows that messy children make better learners, and toddlers actually learn words for non-solid foods better when getting messy in a highchair. So it may be best to embrace your kids’ messes, at least while they’re still toddlers.

You may think it's impossible to keep the area clean when you're crafting with kids. Paint, glue, and beads (don't forget the glitter) will inevitably get in places you weren't expecting. However, we're here to help you make your clean up time easier. After reading Crafting with Kids: 5 Tips to Keep Messy Projects Clean, you aren't going to worry that the paint won't come out of your sweater, because the paint won't even be on your sweater! It's all about being careful in your crafting space…

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Art, at its best, is a full-body experience—at least according to my kids. And with summer here (happy first day of summer!), it’s the perfect time to get outside for some messy painting. On a recent afternoon, Peeper, Kiwi and a few friends did just that. I squirted paint onto plates of shaving cream, and …

Looking for a few game ideas that will have the kids talking about all week? Try using a game that involves making a mess! Anyone who has ever worked with children know that messy anything is alway…

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