What is it about bubbles?
Something about them makes us want to stop, stare, marvel, pop, and play—whether we’re two, 12, or 60.
One thing that makes bubbles so special is the fact that they’re temporary—they float through their course before they pop and vanish. At Chicago Children’s Museum, we believe there’s a powerful lesson there—for our littles, and for us.
Whether it’s for an aunt or the next-door neighbor, parent, or community helper—take time to create a thank you card or sign for healthcare providers, mail carriers, grocery store employees, or anyone else deserving of gratitude, inside or outside of your household. Your kids will work on their literacy and creative skills, plus you’ll be teaching them the power of gratitude.
What comes to mind when you think of mindfulness? This much-talked-about coping strategy can conjure up images of quiet meditation or solitary thought exercises—often practiced by grownups.
However, mindfulness is also a powerful way for children to calm their anxieties and accept the present moment. And while silent meditation and breathing are definitely ways to practice mindfulness, there are also ways to bring play into your mindfulness activities—for grownups and little ones.
