“Mom, we’re bored. There’s nothing to do!” How many moms worldwide cringe at those words every day? Those words are especially bothersome when the day is a snow day and school has been cancelled…again. You are trapped in a tiny box with four walls and kids who want out. Help! With the crazy winter/spring we’ve […]
Category Archives: Fun
The BEST pets for kids with allergies or sensitivities is not always the easiest to choose. When it comes to helping them develop tools like emotional intelligence, compassion, empathy, responsibility, and sharing, pets can be some of the best teachers. It’s been said that the true value of a person can be seen in how […]
Let’s face it – getting kids to do chores is usually not the easiest thing we do all day! The good news is that helping kids become the responsible, tidy, and organized little humans we want them to be doesn’t have to be a chore in and of itself! Today, we’re going to share a […]
Kids who have summer birthdays really have it good – parties are always fun in the sun! No matter how many activities are planned and how much great food is on the table, parents who have kids with allergies often struggle to let their kids enjoy birthday parties for fear of allergen exposure and illness. […]
This week we’re thrilled to share a very special guest post written by our friend Nate from Nate’s raw Harvest… enjoy! Hello everyone! This is Nate from Nate’s Raw Harvest. School is starting back up and, whether your little one is about to start, or it’s just around the corner for them, their nutrition will […]
Activities, Fun, Parenting, School
Teach Your Kids a Second (or Third) Language And Dramatically Enhance Their Success Potential!
The world is becoming smaller and smaller every day. With the Internet, quick travel, and global cities that host people from all across the world there’s one tool that can set anyone apart from the rest as they try to find their career success – speaking more than one language. Kids learn fast, and taking […]
Summer is in full force and boy is it hot outside! If your kids are like mine, there’s one thing they want to do when the sun is out and the thermometer is at the tipping point – play in the water! Water fun makes a great summertime activity that’s not only fun, it can […]
The sun is out and it’s finally warm! One of the funnest and most memorable ways to get outside and enjoy an afternoon of play is with sidewalk chalk! The colors of the chalk and the massive canvasses that sidewalks and driveways offer gets kids really excited – and it can keep them busy for […]
No matter how much of a super mom you may be, we all need a break sometimes! Studies have shown that people who take breaks and take time out for rest and relaxation are more aware, alert, and clear – and as moms we can always use more of that! While it’s not always easy […]
There’s no better way to keep kids happy, active, and scratch-free than to keep them busy and engaged! One of the funnest ways my family makes this happen is with field trips. We love to go out into our community and explore all of the neat things happening there every day, and I like getting […]
Weather got your little ones down? Have no fear! Rainy days are the perfect excuse to get creative indoors and have some amazing photos to show for it. Setting up a rainy day photo shoot is simple, free, fun, and often keeps kids engaged for hours since you can make it have as many steps […]
Movies are a fun, hassle-free, and affordable way to get the family together and enjoy some great entertainment. Laughing is a great way to relieve stress and boost the immune system, and many movies offer ways to explore life lessons in light-hearted and non-confrontational ways. A movie night is also a great option for parents […]
If you’re the parent of a toddler with allergies, you already know that a bored child means a lot more scratching! Kids often need a constant stream of stimulating activity in order to keep their stress levels down, imaginations up, learning in progress, and mind off the itching. Many parents, myself included, have experienced the […]