Hey Kids – Just say “NO!” But you’ve been programmed to say “YES!”

I’m going to call it “The Great Parenting Paradox”. Kids are told to “JUST SAY NO!” after they’ve been conditioned since their first “NO” to say “YES”. Countless parenting articles offer advice for turning a child’s “NO” into “YES”. Learning “NO” is important for child development yet adults unrealistically expect kids who have been encouraged during theContinue reading “Hey Kids – Just say “NO!” But you’ve been programmed to say “YES!””

Birthday Idea: Carnival Party

Moms and dads have asked me for party theme suggestions for their child’s Cara Zara hula hoop birthday. I’ve compiled a few playful ideas for inspiration that I discovered on the Parents magazine website that would be a wonderful combination with hula-hooping. For more details on how you can create this party theme visit: Parent MagazineContinue reading “Birthday Idea: Carnival Party”

Birthday Party Idea: Coloring

Moms and dads have asked me for party theme suggestions for their child’s Cara Zara hula hoop birthday. I’ve compiled a few playful ideas for inspiration that I discovered on the Parents magazine website that would be a wonderful combination with hula-hooping. For more details on how you can create this party theme visit: Parent MagazineContinue reading “Birthday Party Idea: Coloring”

Birthday Party Idea: Luau

Moms and dads have asked me for party theme suggestions for their child’s Cara Zara hula hoop birthday. I’ve compiled a few playful ideas for inspiration that I discovered on the Parents magazine website that would be a wonderful combination with hula-hooping. For more details on how you can create this party theme visit: Parent MagazineContinue reading “Birthday Party Idea: Luau”