Family Focus Blog- mom blog on parenting and family topics
Mom bog with parenting and family topics.
Summer is here. If your kids need entertaining 24/7, chances are you’re starting to worry just how to stop their inevitable moans of boredom. However, there are far more productive activities to pass the school holidays than resorting to hours of TV. Try out these five educational yet fun ideas to prevent summer boredom before [...]
Whether or not you’re ready to admit it, summer break is fast approaching – the kids are home and you’re going to have to think of a million ways to entertain them over those long, drawn-out weeks! But don’t fret! There are tons of fun and, wait for it, (almost) free ways of keeping your [...]
As 21st century parents, we are constantly competing with technology for our children’s attention. Between iPads, Facebook, Xbox and YouTube, you can almost go an entire summer without interacting with your child–except to nag them to do their chores. Although this makes for cheap babysitting, it’s also a major component in the breakdown of the [...]
When I was a child my mom always worked really hard to make my birthday parties memorable. We would have all the kids from class over, usually to our large back yard, and we would all play for hours. She could come up with so many creative things for us to do in an age [...]
Springtime sees an increase in kids’ energy levels, which often leads to a corresponding drop in yours- LOL! Kids thrive on creativity, and if you get into crafts with them, it’s double the fun for everyone. Remember, they’re not trying to win any prizes here, so even if their hand-crafted alien looks more like a [...]
Cinco de Mayo is coming up and with the weather starting to warm up in a lot of areas, kids are going a little stir crazy. A Cinco de Mayo party is a great opportunity to let kids burn off some energy, have fun, and even learn a thing or two. Below are some ideas [...]
Are you looking for a bit of kids craft inspiration to keep little ones busy on a rainy afternoon? Then why not try making a great Soap Bubble Print Monster Mask? This is a great kids craft project that children of all ages can get stuck into and really let their imaginations run wild (and [...]
Many of my friends try, each year, to get their family to spend more time in the backyard. And each year they fail. It’s easy to stay inside the house, watching TV, surfing the Internet and speaking on the phone with friends and family. But with the right strategy, you can get your family to [...]
Winter has finally retreated for most of the country, and with April showers bringing plenty of warm weather, it’s time for families to turn off the TVs and brighten up their homes for spring with a few simple DIY artistic crafts. The following offer a few ideas for crafting this spring. Spring Artwork Project Ideas [...]
With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to show our teachers some much-earned appreciation! This year, skip the “#1 Teacher” mug and go for teacher appreciation gifts that are homemade and heartfelt to stand out in the crowd. Here is a round up of wonderful gift ideas to help you make your own teacher [...]
This Top Mom Blog is written by Scarlet, a Nashville stay at home mom blogger who reports on parenting tips, family fun activities, eco tips, family food, family travel, decor, discounts, and giveaways.
