Gardening has a lot to offer your children, and it can provide kids with a better understanding of the world around them, and encourage them to spend time outside and in nature. It is also a way to teach children about patience. A lot of people assume that patience is something you are either born…
Knowing the most obvious reasons why children need new baseball bats offers perspective to know when changing the bat is necessary for success. It can sometimes feel like Little League baseball is more competitive than anything we see in the pros. But that’s because parents want the best for their children. To that effect, they…
All parents deal with exhaustion, and parents of kids with autism may struggle to communicate with them. Learn how improvisation can help autistic kids. Imagine that your six-year-old is screaming, lost in the throes of a full-on tantrum. Now imagine that’s his only way of communicating with you. Parents of kids with autism may go…
After a long day of learning, many children want an activity that engages their senses in a new way. Here are some of the best activities for kids to enjoy. While academic skills are essential to child development, finding a hobby they love can drain their energy and ensure that they get to work and…
So many parents struggle with this… Especially during times of transition in their child’s life. Let’s have a look at some of the reasons why your children may be “leaving a mess everywhere they go” and how to teach them to pick up their toys. Toys can be a huge source of stress for many…
You may struggle with finding quality time with the family between work and chores. If so, learn about the best activities at home to bond with the family. Spending time with your family is very important, but sometimes, you must juggle other tasks to do so. There are many different activities you can do at…
Hosting a party comes with the grand decision of choosing the perfect party theme. Here are some creative themes to consider this summer for the big day. The decision to host a summer birthday party can be challenging. Kids look forward to summers off, but time and patience usually run low with work and other…
There’s no denying that water, in all of its forms, fascinates young children. When kids are given opportunity to investigate water and how it feels, tastes, and looks, their inherent curiosity about the environment grows. I enjoy giving my children opportunities to play with water in all of its forms, both at home and at…
On a hot day, we all know that playgrounds are a terrific place to spend an hour or more with the kids. The apparent benefits of taking your children to the park include getting their bodies moving and avoiding the cry of “I’m bored,” but there may be even more benefits to your child playing…
Thank goodness, the weather is improving! And if your family is anything like mine, that means “Mom, can we go swimming?” and “Let’s go to the splash park!” will become commonplace. Whether you’re in a pool, a splash park, or a natural body of water, it’s time to teach your kids about water safety –…
How to make sleep much easier, as well as the best strategies to build connection and calm at the end of the day. Getting a toddler to sleep isn’t easy peasy lemon squeezy. You can have all the routines in place, but if your toddler isn’t ready for sleep, they aren’t going to sleep. I…
The best summer jokes for kids you can use on road trips, beach days and all of your adventures together. Summer is quickly approaching, as are the school holidays. Your children are already planning beach, road, and camping adventures. Now, children become bored while travelling, and it is up to the parents to keep them…
The best video games that kids can play that are family friendly without blood and gore. It’s not easy to find the best video games for kids. There are many video games aimed towards children, and some of the best-selling games of all time are aimed at a younger demographic, but sorting through all the…
How quiet time for kids helps with development and confidence! My kids were both 18 months when the napping stopped. I was not too thrilled about this because this was MY quiet time, and it was JUST GONE! The sleep crisis that happened due to a nap was too much to handle, and having the…
How to respond to your child when they say “I Can’t Do It” and then they do not try to do the task they need/want to be accomplished. All children eventually come to the “I Can’t Do It” phase of their lives, and it’s a tough one to combat. As a parent you want to…