Party Planning In 7 Simple Steps Birthdays are fun, planning them shouldn't be stressful By THUY PETERSEN Birthday parties are important to kids. But party planning isn’t for everyone. Some parents don’t know where to start or what to consider. Birthdays are fun! And planning a birthday party for your kids shouldn’t be overwhelming and stressful.We’ve laid out seven simple steps to make your party planning a whole lot easier – and fun for you and your child!1. Choose a ThemeBy choosing a theme first, it helps to center many of the decisions you need to make along the planning process. Even if you opt to not…

Find Your Super A fun super hero movement game to be played indoors or outdoors! By THUY PETERSEN Who hasn't wished for super hero powers at some point in their life? How fun would it be to be able to be invisible or teleport?!?! One power I might be able to do without is super hero hearing. The number of times I hear "mommy" in a day, does not need to amplified…For kids that need to get the energy out, here is a fun game that can be played indoors or outdoors.This activity helps to teach determination. It may be hard at first even if you are…

Fun and Age Appropriate Activities in honor of MLK Day By Thuy Petersen Every year, we honor Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday in January. While it may seem lofty to share the teaching of this influential American civil rights leader, there are age appropriate activities that can create foundational learning to inspire a fun, active and educational activity.Here are some activities that embrace the ideals of the civil rights movement and help to introduce the teaching of a man who made such an impact for change.  Just have fun celebrating in his dream and vision for a better world.Bring out the books!Reading is a powerful…

How to Plan A COVID Safe Party At Home We knew we weren't the only ones struggling to find safe and fun ways to celebrate our kids in the world of COVID.  House Of Playful Soul wanted to share some ideas and suggestions to consider when planning a COVID safe birthday party at home. A Change Of Plans For the past two years, the day after our oldest son's birthday, he began planning his birthday for the next year.  From the theme, to where we would hold it, to who he wanted to invite.  So this past year, we were heartbroken to know that all the planning…

The holidays are such a fun time of year and if you’re sharing it with a baby, it feels all the more special.  Babies are so utterly fascinating.  So full of joy, learning by the second, and the world is their blank canvas. Babies learn through play, experiences and  exposure.  It can sometimes be hard to know what babies should be learning and when.  There are so many different concepts, sensations, and items to consider. We try to keep it simple and base our activities around themes.It used to be that we could sign up for a class and feel comfort that our babies were getting some of what…