As my oldest grows and nears her 10th birthday, her interests in many things are shifting. It’s rare for her to sit down and watch her once beloved shows on her own, though she humors her 4-year-old brother and watches with him at times. Similarly, family movie nights have evolved from only animated movies to […]
Kids
Good Behavior Reward Idea for Preschoolers: Paper Bag Treasure Chest! {Kids Craft}
Sometimes in parenting, you need a little help to motivate your kids or reward them for good behavior. This is especially true for younger children like my four-year-old son. Something that seems to work in his preschool class is their treasure box. Every Friday, kids who had good behavior throughout the week are able to […]
60 Writing Prompts for Kids to Think About This Summer
This summer, my baby girl will primarily be home with me. It’s been that way for a few summers – we do home camp combined with a week or two of day camp to fit her interests. It’s honestly worked out well. She keeps busy with a variety of activities while I work and we […]
Summer Fun: 5 Tips for a Fun Picnic with Kids
As we enter the summer months, chances are you’re probably going to have a picnic or two with your kids and family. Even with the super-hot weather we have during the summer, the kids still ask to have picnics. It’s hard to say no to such an innocent request, so we make the best of […]
3 Affordable Electronic Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Music (Under $50) {Video}
These days, the kids are appreciating music more and more. Baby boy, especially, is very musical and enjoys the two music days he has at preschool, which combine history with music theory. It’s great to hear him coming home talking up the different genres and music icons he’s learned about, including Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, […]
