We adore a game for kids that sneaks in learning, too. Since my house is already drowning in plastic eggs, I wanted to come up with a fun DIY game to utilize those blasted plastic eggs that are so prevalent during Spring (Okay, I secretly love those eggs...sometimes). Instead of doing an egg scavenger hunt, we hid objects underneath the eggs to make a "Memory" Easter game for kids! This post continue reading...
How to Actually Put Yourself First as a Busy Mom (and why you should)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryaLittleGoodness #CollectiveBias When I wrote the title, How to Actually Put Yourself First as a Busy Mom, I questioned my words immediately. I wondered if we really could put ourselves first while still wearing all of the Mom hats that we so carefully balance? I truly think we can. And, continue reading...
5 Must-Do Potty Training Tips Before You Even Start
5 Potty Training Must-Do's Before You Start 1.) Set out potty training chairs early. Put potty chairs out about the time that your baby can walk. Yes, really! If you have a large house, be sure to have two (in different rooms in the house or one upstairs/one downstairs). Let baby play with the chair, practice sitting, etc. so they satisfy their need to explore this new "toy" - let them continue reading...
Rainbow Toast Without Food Coloring!
I loved making rainbow toast with my kids when I was a preschool teacher. My kids absolutely loved it, but I was always wanted to find a way to make rainbow toast without food coloring. Recently, I finally found a simple way that works! This all reminds me of when my daughter turned one. We had a purple themed party for her (her favorite color at the time...honestly, even at one, she continue reading...
5 Dont’s When Prepping Kids for a Doctor Visit
Thanks to my dear friend, Lauren, for sharing her tips today about taking kids to the Doctor. We know not every appointment will be easy, but these tips can give us a fighting chance! ;) ~Katie Prepping for a checkup with the doctor has been a source of anxiety for our family for a little while. We had a wretched experience taking my son to his three year checkup. He would not listen to anyone continue reading...
10 Questions Preschoolers Can’t Answer…and what to say instead!
Did you know that there are questions preschoolers have trouble answering? Questions like, “How was your day?” is something that I ask my husband all the time, but for preschoolers, that’s a really hard question to answer. If you ask that question to a child, you might get a blank stare or they might say, “I don’t know.” The trick to getting preschoolers to listen is learning how to ask the continue reading...