There are a few special indulgences in childhood.. the sterling rattle, the christening outfit, wooden heirloom toys. We think that every child should play, and dressing up is a fabulous pastime that stimulates the imagination, the senses and the emotions. Of course, dressing up is even better when your attire is crafted of organic flax cotton in a stunning, muted palette. Wovenplay’s designs (exclusive to Enfant Terrible) tranform children into cowgirls, moths and ballerinas with the loveliest fabrics and hand-screened images. Shown: The Lion Cape.
See also our article on activities you can do at home with kids. Have fun making memories!
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[…] When someone close to you dies, you will be vulnerable and you will have strong emotions. Sharon Cruikshank, a Nova Scotia child psychologist, suggests that you should not try to hide this emotion from your toddler. Sheltering your children will give them a false sense of the world, and they need to know that Mommy and Daddy can feel sad, just like they can feel happy. Death is part of the cycle of life, and it is important for children to see how grief works. Be careful not to share too many emotions with your children, however, and if you find that you are having a difficult time coping, it is important to seek counselling or an outlet for your emotions other than sharing them all with your child. Role playing and make pretend games can also help children express emotions and act things out. See a great place for costumes and creative outlets in our article on dressing up. […]
[…] to you and to your little artist. Encouraging creativity gives children skills that go beyond art. Creative minds are the ones that can think outside the box and come up with the great new ideas that lead the […]