Halloween: Preschool Unit Study
Take advantage of All Hallow's Eve this year with a complete preschool unit study based on Halloween, complete with math, science, art, music, language skills, food, outdoor activities, and more. Teach your toddlers and preschoolers in a fun and creative way with these Halloween-themed teaching activities. Be sure to check out some of these fun ...
A Dozen Kid-Friendly Fall Recipe Ideas
Fall is a favorite time of the year for baking and cooking - and really, what's not to love? Warm your whole kitchen and get a delicious treat out of the deal too. It's perfect. Even more so when you can involve your children in the process.
Here are 12 fun fall recipes that you can do with your kids! ...
Are You Sure Your Kids Are Safe When You Head down the Road? #KidsBuckleUp
We all know that keeping our little ones, and even our bigger ones, safe, is our top priority as a parent. From that first nail biting ride home from the hospital to the first time your tween buckles up without a car seat, we are worried parents. ...
Autism Awareness #LightItUpBlue – My Son’s Diagnosis
April is Autism Awareness Month and this year it has more meaning for me personally. Last year our oldest son was officially diagnosed on the autism spectrum. We had suspected it when he was younger but after a brief screening as a preschooler we were told that he wasn't. A more thorough evaluation this past year when he was 11, yielded a more ...
10 Plants Your Kids Can Grow!
One of the great things about growing a backyard garden is that it's something you can do as a family. But when you have little ones you want to make sure you are choosing kid-friendly plants for your garden to keep your children engaged. ...
18 Snack Ideas for Back-to-School Afternoon Munchies
Back-to-school time means kids come home ravenous! We want to have snacks for them ready to go so they can refuel and tackle their homework for the evening.
These snack recipes will range from the sweet to the fruity, the crunchy, and the healthy. All are snacks you will want to try in your home so you can feed those busy kids and ...
Goodwill for the Season
‘Tis the season! The season for giving, caring, and sharing. It’s also the season that our young ones can get caught up in the presents, what they will get, what they want, but it doesn’t have to be all about the stuff. We can take this opportunity to get back to the basics and the true meaning of Christmas. We can reverse the focus of what ...
Why the Sex Talk With Kids Isn’t a One Time Thing
One thing I think a lot of parents don't realize when they say things like "I need to have the sex talk with my kids" is that the sex talk isn't A sex talk. It's multiple conversations over multiple years. It's not a one time deal. Let's be honest here, shall we? It's a lot ...
Teaching Preschoolers Their Letters
I love working with my preschool kids to teach them their letters but one thing I learned very quickly with my firstborn was that kids can get frustrated if they are pushed too quickly. I thought teaching them to write their letters would be the easiest way – but it caused a lot of ...
6 Family Activities Your Kids Will Love in Cooler Weather
The slightly cooler months of Fall leading into Winter are a perfect time for family activities - perhaps more than you realize! The days aren't too short yet, the summer heat has broken, and there's so much to do!
In addition to the typical fall family activities—leaf piles, pumpkins, and whatnot—here are some other activities to ...