One of the most challenging skills that every pre-schooler struggles with is writing. Many parents have been at the receiving end of resistance from their kids who refuse to hold a pencil and practice writing. Don’t worry. Developing pre-writing skills and learning to write can be fun. I went to a Montessori preschool and I […]
The Benefits of a Family Cleaning Schedule [Free Printable]
Ever feel more like a maid than a parent? To change your family’s attitude toward cleaning and give yourself a break, try implementing a family cleaning schedule. It is time to get everyone to do their fair share. I provide a free printable cleaning schedule template to get you started. Additionally, I share 6 useful […]
Fun Extracurricular Activities for the Non Athletic Child
If you have a child that is not athletic it is important to find activities that will keep both their mind and body active. While some children are naturally interested in playing sports, others just don’t like sports. It is a good idea to expose your child to lots activities, both athletic and non-athletic so […]
DIY Halloween Window Silhouettes
My talented friend Meredith Weis was one of the first people to introduce me to a blog. She is super creative and always making something super cool for her kids or with kids. Check out her blog, The Crafty Canine, to see some of her amazing crafty work. Anyway, I am so happy to have […]
Candy Corn Cookie Bars [Delicious Fall Treats Recipe]
Are you of fan of candy corn recipes? What says Fall Treats more than something made with Candy Corn?!? Candy Corn just doesn’t last in our house! I’ve made a few different recipes using candy corn recently but these Candy Corn Cookie Bars are my absolute favorite! They are sweet and salty and just right […]
Natural Homemade Bubble Bath For Kids
There’s one thing that almost every child loves…bubbles! Blowing bubbles, bubble machines and especially bubble baths! Kids just love bubbles! Fact is, even adults love bubbles. Adding bubbles to your bath makes a plain boring bath a fun and exciting one. That’s why I’m happy to share my all natural homemade bubble bath recipe. This […]
How To Talk To Your Kids About College
As a parent, talking to your kids frankly about college is one of the most important things you can do. Ensuring they understand what they’re getting into can help them make better decisions in the future and live the life they want. But how do you approach this discussion? What should you even say? When talking […]