Craft - Hobby Projects Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/craft-hobby-projects/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:36:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Craft - Hobby Projects Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/craft-hobby-projects/ 32 32 Heartfelt Moments: Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a Family Affair https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/craft-hobby-projects/heartfelt-moments-celebrating-valentines-day-as-a-family-affair/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:36:16 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55780 Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day for couples to express their love, but it can also be a special day for families. […]

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]]> Is Your Toddler Musical? 5 Tests for Clues https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/is-your-toddler-musical-5-tests-for-clues/ Wed, 31 May 2023 15:05:37 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39157 If you’re trying to detect your toddler’s natural gifts, that could be tricky at this stage. But artistic traits, like musicality, can sometimes be picked […]

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]]> Patriotic Craft Ideas for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/patriotic-craft-ideas-for-kids/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:28:09 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39839 There are all kinds of ways to celebrate Independence Day. An excellent way to spend quality time bonding with your kids is to make decorations […]

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]]> How to Get Your Child Interested in Astronomy https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-get-your-child-interested-in-astronomy/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:29:31 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39489 Children have their own innate interests and parents should always encourage them. But subjects like astronomy needs an introduction, as its presence in our day […]

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]]> 7 Ways to Survive Another Snow Day https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/7-ways-to-survive-another-snow-day/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:47:41 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36530 Remember last winter, with its record-setting snow? And the 82 snow days your kids had? Well, this winter is predicted to be even snowier, so […]

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]]> 4 Crafting Ideas for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/crafting-with-kids/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=9541   Most children love to do crafts and it’s a fun way to teach them new things. There are endless possibilities when it comes to […]

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]]> Free Indoor Activities for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/summer-fun-with-the-kids-free-indoor-activities/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:08:46 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34870   Looking to have some summer fun with the kids but it’s too hot to go outside or it’s a rainy day? There are so […]

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]]> 5 New Summer Hobbies for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/trying-new-hobbies-young-children-teens-summer/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:08:56 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32307 There is no better time than summer to try to encourage your child or teen to take up a hobby. Sure, summer is filled with […]

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]]> Preschool Activities You Can Do At Home https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/preschool-activities-you-can-do-at-home/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:59:01 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36975 Once your young child begins attending preschool, he or she will begin to ask to do some of their favorite activities at home. Here are […]

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]]> 6 Easy Christmas Cards for Kids to Craft https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/craft-hobby-projects/6-easy-christmas-cards-kids-craft/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:10:11 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32901 Card-making is a fun activity for children during the Christmas season. It keeps them occupied indoors during bad weather, allows them to explore their creativity, […]

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]]> 8 Fun & Simple Thanksgiving Traditions https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/8-simple-thanksgiving-traditions-make-holiday-special/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:24:52 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32830   Thanksgiving is a day to show gratitude for all of the wonderful things in life. For most, the things that top their “I’m thankful […]

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]]> 5 Halloween Decoration Craft Ideas https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/halloween-decoration-craft-ideas/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:10:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=9298   Making Halloween crafts can be a lot of fun, and you can create some really spooky, funny effects. Buying decorations can end up costing […]

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]]> How to Support Your Child’s Creative Side https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-support-your-childs-creative-side/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:12:22 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35066 For many children, art comes naturally. From painting and drawing to making music; the arts are not only a source of fun but also a […]

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]]> Fun and Easy Summer Crafts for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/fun-and-easy-summer-crafts-for-kids/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:16:17 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34911 Children deserve a break from school during the summer months, but relaxation can quickly turn to boredom if you don’t find creative ways to keep […]

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]]> How to Handle Your Budding Picasso – Some Tips for Preserving Your Child’s Artwork https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-handle-your-budding-picasso-some-tips-for-preserving-your-childs-artwork/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 22:17:56 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34807 If you are like so many parents, the family refrigerator is overflowing with great works of art your son or daughter has created through the […]

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]]> 4 Fun Things to Do for Easter https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/4-fun-things-to-do-for-easter/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:03:22 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33632 Easter Sunday is the most important Christian holiday of the year.  It is a celebration of the risen Jesus, who was crucified on the cross […]

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