Family
Fun
Internet
Resources
Activity
Finder
www.totcity.com
A searchable online database of preschool projects using simple
household ingredients. Also has fun learning games for preschoolers.
amazingmoms.com
www.amazingmoms.com
"Bright Ideas for Busy Families" is their motto. You'll
find tons of ideas here - birthday parties, crafts, fun, and
travel are just a few areas to explore.
Family
Fun
http://familyfun.go.com/
Backed by the Disney Company, this companion site to Family
Fun Magazine provides, great ideas, practical advice and
fun things to do.
101
Activities To Do With Your Toddler
www.personal.engin.umich.edu/~ajdrake/toddler/open.htm
An extensive list of activities, songs, fingerplays, and
more for your toddler.
Toddler
Moms: Homemade Fun for Children
www.geocities.com/toddlermoms/index.html
Dozens of crafts and other activities designed for young children
Library
Resources
Books
501
Fun-to-Make Family Crafts by Better Homes and Gardens Books.
Hundreds of fantastic projects in this book will
spark imaginations and provide hours of fun and conversation
throughout the year..
FamilyFun's
Pareites: 100 Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays & Every
Day (FamilyFun Series, No. 3)
A compendium of 100 different kinds of parties
for children and their families. In addition, ideas for successful
block parties, family Thanksgiving gatherings, and other holidays
are presented along with seasonal activities such as beach,
ice-skating, and smowball parties.
101 Activities
for Kids in Tight Spaces: At the Doctor's Office, on Car,
Train, and Plane Trips, Home Sick in Bed.
With a small space and a restless children,
these 101 ideas will help you find solutions that can turn
tough moments into teachable, memorable ones.
Magazines
Disney's FamilyFun Magazine
Published monthly, this magazine is chock full
of ideas for family fun. Great ideas in crafts, parties, and
cooking. Especially helpful ideas on travelling with small
children.
Long
Island Parenting
www.parenthood.com
Along with providing the standard parenting
advice, it also provides locally, relevant information. A
free publication available at most public libraries.
Long
Island Parents & Children
A locally published magazine that can give a wealth of information
on locally relevant information. Their yearly town-by-town
summer camp guide is one highlight. A free publication available
at most public libraries.
Parent &
Child
This magazine is an invaluable resource for
parents who want to play an active role in all aspects of
their child's development and learning. Published bi-monthly.
Parents Magazine
Along with their regular features about beauty,
food, fashion, etc. they include features on various aspects
of helping you have fun with your children.
Nassau
Library System
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