The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones

by Deborah Shelton

Overview

Those who want a quick answer when confronted with I'm bored! — or want some new ideas when spending quality time with their children — can now choose from more than 115 fast, fabulous, fun activities in eleven categories. Colorful sidebars feature jokes, trivia, riddles and facts that are sure to arouse any child's curiosity. For anyone wanting to build strong bonds with their child...and have fun doing it!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886298132
Publisher:	Bayou Publishing TX
Publication date:	09/10/2002
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Deborah Shelton, an active member of the Association for Play Therapy, is a homeschooling mom who believes in turning everyday learning experience into an excuse for fun family time. Her motto for parents is: Don't wait for the weekend! You can create small treasures and lasting memories with children in just minutes!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Organized
Chapter 2 Adventures In Art
Chapter 3 Weird & Wacky Science Experiments
Chapter 4 Writing and Wishing You Were Here
Chapter 5 Games and Sports, of Sorts
Chapter 6 Family Fun Time
Chapter 7 Easy Crafts for All Ages
Chapter 8 Music, Movement and Mayhem
Chapter 9 Puppets, Critters and Creepy-Crawlies
Chapter 10 Celebrations Using Your Imagination
Chapter 11 Cooking & Munching In the Kitchen
Chapter 12 Outside Fun Guide
Appendix: Parent Resource Centers by State
Index