I shared this stained glass sidewalk chalk idea last year because our kids LOVED it, so I updated it and wanted to share it again this summer! I hope you enjoy making sidewalk chalk art with your family! ♥ If I had to pick a favorite Read More
Independent Educational Activities for Kids
With so many children being home, it is more important than ever to help our children become independent learners. While this will help you, since you won't have to stand over them while they do their work, it is also a great skill that will benefit Read More
Math Activities for Preschoolers Through 3rd Graders (they’ll love these!)
In order to help children develop mathematical skills, we need to start young by introducing purposeful preschool math activities and games. These fun math activities for preschoolers through 3rd graders will help your children learn math concepts. Read More
How to Learn States and Capitals – Songs, YouTube Videos & Websites for kids!
Teaching kids their states & capitals can be tricky, but today's suggestions will make it easier & more fun! I decided to write this post after receiving an email from a parent asking for advice on teaching geography to kids. She wrote, "I Read More
Tips to raise your child to be a leader
Let me start out by saying that not everyone is meant to be a leader - I want my kids to have the best of both worlds. I want them to be confident leaders, but to be cooperative followers, as well. I want them to take the initiative to stand up for Read More
STOP doing that for your kids!
STOP DOING THAT FOR YOUR KIDS: I wrote this a few years ago, but I was reading it today and wanted to share it again. It is always a good reminder. ENJOY... We want to do so much for our kids, but today I want to tell you to STOP doing that Read More
5 practical ways to teach your sons to be gentlemen when they grow up
On a daily basis, I think about what kind of people our children will be when they are grown. Will they be responsible? Will they be kind? Will they be helpful? Today I am sharing 5 practical ways to teach boys to be men. When our son was Read More
Teaching your young children about money
This post contains affiliate links to things that I love! Our boys are in elementary school and they have started asking questions like "Can we have an allowance?" and "Why do we have to put our money into our savings account?" They are curious and Read More
Let your kids play with their food!
Today I get the chance to partner with Toca Boca, as part of the Mom it Forward blogger network, to bring you an awesome idea: Let your kids play with their food! Before you read this, let me tell you that our 6 year old son, Beau, asked me to Read More
Teach kids to be flexible when plans change
It is important to teach kids to be flexible when plans change because they change… a lot. We want to teach our kids to learn how to deal with it instead of just fixing things for them. Be Flexible Yourself: First off- remember Read More
