Belle Green

Fun & Learning

Find fun activities and games, answers to common parenting questions and concerns, book updates, and free stories and poems here!

If you can’t be with all the sweet kiddos in your life on Valentine’s Day, don’t sweat it. Thanks to technology, you can still connect and celebrate the holiday of love with your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, or any other kid that’s special to you. With these virtual Valentine’s …

Babies are born for learning, and their brains develop through experiences. Our children need a stimulating environment with plenty of different ways to play and learn. They also need opportunities to repeat and practice what they’re learning. Children are innate explorers. They create a vast storehouse of knowledge through their …

Let’s face it: learning to be a human is hard. You have to learn everything, and I mean everything. Walking, grabbing, words, expressions, manners, colors, left and right, getting along with friends…whew! It’s no wonder toddlers, preschoolers, and little kids get moody. Imagine feeling like you’re entering into the sea …

Complaining without a solution is whining. You may have heard a quote similar to this idea. (More on that and other quotes later for interested fellow word nerds!) The habit of complaining and carrying on without doing anything about it is a huge problem for both children and adults. Every …

As a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver, you’ve probably already discovered the magical power of books. They can turn a rainy day into a creative exploration of the solar system, an adventure in a far-away land, time travel through the ages, or even teach little ones a thing or two …

“I want orange juice!” “Yuck! I don’t want carrots!” “You’re in my way!” If these no-manners words and phrases are coming from your kid, you’re not alone. You might be wondering how your child can sound so rude at such a young age. But is it really your child who …