There are two types of people: those who love planning their kids’ birthday parties, and those who don’t. Are you the type who goes all out making Pinterest boards and planning elaborate games, or would you prefer someone else did it all for you? Whichever you are, these 16 birthday party ideas for kids are […]
Fun Summer DIY Activities That Won’t Break the Bank
It’s the time of year again, mamas. You start to hear those dreaded words: “I’m bored.” No matter how many times you remind them about their rooms full of toys and games or their shelves full of books, it seems all they want to do is stare at a screen. Can you relate? We have […]
12 Activities for Babies 12-18 Months
At this point, your little one may be standing, walking, and even running on their own. This opens up a whole new world for them to explore, and as their gross and fine motor skills are developing there are new activities that they can engage in! Check out some of these activities for babies 12-18 […]
14 Activities for Babies 6-12 Months
Most babies between six and twelve months of age are usually beginning to sit up, starting to crawl, and perhaps even taking their first steps. In this stage, baby is suddenly much more aware of everything around them and finally has more mobility to explore their world. You can help them with this by creating […]
13 Activities for Babies 0-6 Months
While infants don’t require much during the first several months of their life other than being fed, changed, and nurtured, there are some fun things you can do to bond with baby, encourage their development, and provide entertainment. And though they (hopefully!) sleep a lot those first few months, you may find yourself unsure of […]
12 Fine Motor Skills Activities for Toddlers
Long before children start writing, they first need to develop their fine motor skills. This means strengthening those muscles that will help them have the ability to hold a writing tool and complete other important tasks such as feeding oneself, buttoning, zippering, and more. Any activity that encourages your child to coordinate both hands together […]
10 of the Best Free Online Homeschool Resources
Like many things, homeschooling has come a long way and there are now seemingly endless resources available. While it is in many ways a good problem to have, it can feel overwhelming to sort through so many different websites and other resources to figure out which are best for you and your child. Many of […]
Benefits of Music Lessons for Children
Music is part of our lives so profoundly that it’s no surprise some of the top apps downloaded are music apps – but did you know that the benefits of music are even more profound for children who are actively engaged in studying music on a regular schedule? Study after study show multiple benefits for […]
Should You Adopt? November is National Adoption Month
Did you know that November is National Adoption Month? I’m reaching out to you, my loyal readers, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, AdoptUSKids, and the Ad Council to ask for your help in spreading the word about just how important it is for prospective parents to consider adopting older […]
Chronic Absenteeism Is Real And Happening Every Day
For most parents, back to school means as a parent you get a break from the crazy of summer. You know what I am talking about, right? A small voice in your head is sad that they are going back to school, but you are also celebrating that little bit of freedom that you are about […]
