I love Valentine’s season. Yes, with all of the decoration, the excitement, and the never ending arts and crafts ideas, it is much more than a day! This week I set up the first of many Valentine’s activities for my son, a simple invitation to create Valentine's Crafts with ribbons. I like to set up art materials in a box (I call them invitations to create) for my boys because... I like continue reading...
Kids Upcycled Mini Maker Kit: Organize loose parts for kids’ projects.
Our boys are major creators. They can also be masters of destruction. To help keep their endless energy moving in a positive direction, I try to have lots of materials available for building. It inspired us to make a mini maker kit, so that my kids could do different projects at home. Why We Needed a Mini Maker Kit While my toddler is mostly focused on blocks and duplos, my older son enjoys continue reading...
1 Simple Tool to Help When Kids Are Full of Questions
My four-year-old son’s endless questions used to intimidate me. “How does a rocket work?” “What does a piston look like?” “Where are those ants going?” Being someone’s ambassador to the universe can be a lot of pressure. Sometimes just getting through the day with two young boys is challenging. Add in estimating the speed of a 747, the number of spokes on a bicycle wheel, and the continue reading...
6 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Holiday Stress
We are (eek!) hosting Thanksgiving at our place this year. I’m feeling a bit of pressure to pull it all off... Holidays can be a special time to spend with family and build traditions. But, they can also be stressful, especially for young children who are out of their normal routine. Scrambled schedules, rotating relatives, and tons of sugary treats can all contribute to emotional overwhelm and continue reading...