Just as adults like to be rewarded for a job well done, children should be rewarded as well. Despite the fact that many children take an active interest in learning and getting high marks on their own, positive reinforcement is essential to maintain this interest over long periods of time. One aspect of parenting is […]
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Free Printable Back To School Supplies List
It’s time to get ready for school. Do you have a list of back to school supplies you need to shop for? While your kids might be dreading heading back to the classroom instead of enjoying the lazy days of summer, you might be dreading the inevitable shopping spree for school supplies. You can stay […]
First Day Of School Signs [Free Printable PDFs]
It’s become a tradition in our home, like with so many families, to take a photo of our children on the first day of school each year. It’s such an important time and it’s fun to capture the excitement, nerves, and all the other emotions as kids start back to school. I’ve seen some really cute props […]
5 Benefits Of Journaling For Kids And Types of Journals
Growing up, I was a journal junkie. I wrote of my troubles, wonders, heartaches, dreams, gossip, secrets, and daily happenings. For a few minutes each day, I would just write. Whether it was a few lines or few pages, each entry helped me get something off of my chest and kept me from bottling up […]
Exercise for Kids: Motivation and Fun Fitness Ideas
Kids can be hard to motivate; especially when you’re trying to motivate them to get off the couch and doing something active and healthy! While most kids today are involved in some sort of physical activity like baseball, taekwondo, or swim team, they’re probably don’t have a well rounded, holistic fitness routine. If you are […]
50 Fun Summer Activities For Kids [Free Printable]
Summer is bursting at its sun-soaked seams with activities to entertain the troops. All you need is a vivid imagination and a little bit of spending cash to brighten up the midsummer doldrums. Children are ecstatic to be free of school for a few months and parents love the opportunity to spend time with them […]
Earth Day Nature Bingo Printable
April 22nd is Earth Day. It’s also Earth Day’s 54th Anniversary! Wondering what to do for Earth Day? Well, we created a fun project to help get kids excited about Earth Day. The World sees Earth Day as an opportunity to support environmental programs. It is celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths […]