Are you shopping for a kid between the age of 3-10? I’ll make your life easier. I’ve already done the hard work of talking with lots of moms about which toys have staying power. Meaning, which toys get played with every time they’re pulled out of the toy box even […]
Do you have guests coming to stay for the holiday? Are you worried about how to entertain those house guests? Have no fear, I’ve got you covered with this list of Twelve Ways to Entertain House Guests. This post was originally written for Smart Mom at Home for Christmas, but many […]
Today I’m excited to bring you a guest post on an important parenting topic from mom blogger, Jackie Nunes. In this post, Jackie explains why it is important to be teaching our kids life skills starting when they’re young all the way through those teen years, and she gives us […]
It seems like negativity is everywhere these days. When we experience or witness someone doing something kind, it’s like a breath of fresh air. You and your kiddos can be that breath of fresh air for someone by encouraging acts of kindness. If we want our kids to be kind, […]
Traveling in general can be an ordeal. Add kids to the mix and it can become a huge headache. But there is a way to make it better, and even enjoyable. It’s all about your perspective. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash One of the biggest problems parents face when traveling with kids […]
Are your children home on break and getting bored? Are you running yourself ragged trying to keep them entertained? Read on for suggestions on how to wear out your kids without exhausting yourself. Here you will find ideas for being out and about town, as well as for right at […]
Are you about to lose your sanity because you’re home with kids all day? Whether it’s due to being a Stay-at-home-mom, Work-at-home-mom, or because the kids are home on school vacation, being home with the kids all day can be trying for parents. I’ve put together a list of ideas […]
Sometimes the kids just have too much energy, ok, most of the time, really. So what do you do? Well, my daughter and I have discovered that there are a lot of great active toys out there that will help wear out the kids without the adults having to do very […]
Sometimes, due to illness or inclement weather, you find yourselves stuck indoors. As all moms know, this is never a good thing. It leads to pent up kids with too much energy. While I recommend limited time on electronic devices for kids, this is one instance when those devices can […]
If you’re new to sensory bins, you may be asking, “What’s the point?” Why do we use sensory bins? I use sensory bins for three main reasons. Exposure to new textures Extended independent play time Educational elements What do I mean by Exposure to new textures? For the first […]
