9 Simple Ways to Brighten Your Child’s Smile

When life gets heavy, here are some easy ways to lighten your children's day

With some very minor preparation, you can have a simple and fun craft project ready to go to bring a smile to your child's face. Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Life these days can seem much too serious. Our kids absorb the worry, the stress, and the heaviness that the adults around them are carrying. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to lighten things up, brighten their day, and put a smile on their faces.

Here are nine simple ideas to turn those frowns upside down. As a bonus, these things are sure to make you smile, too.

Put a Simple Spin on Play

Rearrange their toys in an unexpected way.