The school year is coming to a close – maybe for some of you it is already over – and the kids are perhaps excited to be home for the summer, or perhaps they are missing school and their friends or routines. Either way, if you’re finding yourself wondering how to keep them occupied this […]
Easy, Low Prep Activities for Toddlers
We all know too much screen time is bad, and don’t want our toddlers watching cartoons all day. Sometimes, though, you just have to get things done and let’s face it — there are simply too many hours in a day to spend all of them entertaining your children, and no one has time to […]
Best TED Talks on Parenting
We can all agree that parenting is hard. For as many wonderful, exciting, and heartwarming moments as parenting brings, there are at least as many difficult moments. Moments when we feel like we have no idea what we are doing, we aren’t cut out for this, or we’ve messed up. The most important thing to […]
10 Letter Writing Practice Activities
One of the first things kids learn as preschoolers is how to recognize and write letters and spell their name. Rather than just using a worksheet or having your child practice with pencil and paper, add a bit of fun and exploration with these 10 letter writing practice activities. Hands-on writing is much more exciting […]
15 Edible Science Experiments
Just because school is out doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! This summer, take the learning – and the fun – to the kitchen with these 15 edible science experiments. Edible Slime – Kids love slime, and kids also love sticking things in their mouth… edible slime to the rescue! You don’t have to […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Easy Steps To Prepare Kids And Families For Disaster #GetReadyGetSafe #PrepStep
September is National Preparedness Month – Every second counts when it comes to helping children and families stay safe in disasters. Do you and your family have a plan for when disaster strikes? Although we think “that would never happen to me” or “that kind of disaster would never happen here,” the truth is, we […]
DVDs That Get Us Through Rainy Days!
What to do on a rainy day? Pop some popcorn and pop in a movie! It may seem like a no-brainer, but once winter comes and that rain turns to snow, you’ll be thanking me later! I was able to see a screener of new DVD that just came out called Hero that highlights the […]
