It may sound strange but I don’t believe you HAVE to give birth to someone in order to lovingly mother them – granted that counts too. But I believe it is possible to love, nurture and even mother children that are not “your own.” Women who do have a mother heart. I love how Julie … Continue reading
by By Antonia Van Der Meer “Once upon a time, there was a man sitting on a wall who fell and broke into a million pieces. No one could help him. The end.” You would never read this story to your child. Yet, as a nursery rhyme, “Humpty Dumpty” has been a favorite for generations. … Continue reading
Parents everywhere have a universal desire for their children to succeed. A child’s success stems from a feeling that they have within themselves the power to do anything! Children are empowered with information, imagination, and motivation. FELT is the tool for all three of these crucial areas! As the FELT is used, children are given … Continue reading
So you’d like to do the TV Turnoff week, but are wondering what you’ll do instead? Here are some ideas to get you started! See how many you can do this month! 1. Visit the Library. Borrow a book. 2. Write (dictate) a story. 3. Paint a picture. 4. Go fishing. 5. Plant something. 6. … Continue reading
In an article on National Public Radio in February 2008, researchers stated why imaginative play is so important, but yet lacking, in children’s lives today. On February 21st 2008, National Public Radio aired a piece by Alix Spiegel that caught our attention. Among other things, the article quotes scientific research supporting the need for unstructured … Continue reading
Love Your Children! I recently went to visit my newest grandchild, my daughter’s second child. It brought back to me the memories of my own first baby. There are so many emotions and changes that happen to you when you become a parent for the first time. What was most surprising to me back then … Continue reading
We all need ideas on how to keep the clutter down that comes with raising our little princes and princesses. Read on for wonderful ways on how to control the clutter that comes from papers brought home from school. Control Your Children’s Clutter!! by: Betsy Fein Ever feel overwhelmed by all the papers, notices, artwork, … Continue reading
Usually about this time of year people pause for a moment to think about the things they are thankful for; but have you ever taken time to stop and really think about what it means to be grateful and how doing so can bring even more blessings into your life? According to Noah Webster’s 1828 … Continue reading
8 Ways We Stifle Creativity in Children Based on an article by Awnya Boam, Independent Story Time Felts Consultant 1. Overbooking Kids Kids are the happiest when they have “down time”. Time where they can do what they want to do and play whatever they want. This helps relieve their stress and makes for better … Continue reading
Meet Presley, a beautiful vibrant amazing little girl whose journey on this earth has taken unexpected path. You see Presley has SMARD. SMARD (spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress) is a motor neuron disease, meaning there is progressive destruction of cells that control motor function such as breathing. Cognitive function is unaffected. There is no cure. Every … Continue reading
Story Time Felts wants to join the fight against SMARD by hosting “Presley’s Pick” Fundraiser.
This month “Presley’s Pick” is ‘Butterflies‘. Presley loves butterflies so we thought this would be perfect.
These butterflies are so realistic you might think they will fly away! The set also includes 24 figures illustrating the life cycle of the butterfly. The set is $11.99 uncut or $13.99 precut.
For each Butterfly set purchased in May, Story Time Felts will donate $2.00 to SMARD research.
Learn more about Presley’s story here.
