Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
If your child has food allergies events like Halloween and trick-or-treating can be scarier than the neighborhood haunted house. Sorting through candy favorites has become at least a chore or at most fraught with life-threatening danger. If you’re looking to be sensitive to your friends and neighbors or keeping your own home allergy free for the holiday…
It’s never too early to be thinking about your kid’s Halloween costume. You have several choices where to buy your costume—party stores have huge selections, online ordering is plentiful, thrift stores and some communities even have their own Halloween stores. However, there is nothing better than a DIY costume. Save yourself a little moola and look around…
Once the rush of adjusting to new back-to-school schedules has slowed, it’s time to enjoy crisp fall air and activities with just a hint of pumpkin spice. Studies have shown being outside improves kids’ health and well being, and cooler temperatures mean frolicking in the yard or park is that much more pleasant for you…
Nothing says fall quite like the apple—images of teachers’ desks, fall trees, apple crafts, and lunch sack offerings in red, green, and in-between. The season of the apple is upon us. Encourage your child to help you in the kitchen and you have an instant teachable moment. We’ve picked out some great apple recipes to make…
Whether it’s your first trip around the block collecting candy or your tenth, it’s always good to be as prepared when it comes to safety. Follow these simple trick-or-treating safety tips to keep your kids collecting the candy with peace of mind. Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips Dress Rehearsal You might be surprised at the endurance your…
We’re thinking about egg activities for preschoolers this week because Spring means new life, new foliage, flowers in bloom, and cute little baby animals, some of which come from eggs. So it only makes sense to explore everything eggtastic, egg activities and recipes, with your little ones come springtime. Eggs are incredible, a sturdy yet…
Can we be honest for a second? Kids’ birthday parties have gotten way out of control. Between the Pinterest-inspired décor and treats, the elaborate games and gift bags, the venue fees and sibling invites, where does the madness stop? Birthday parties used to be a store-bought cake (if you were lucky) and a few balloons,…
When you’re in the daily slog with little kids, it can be easy to forget the fun and sweetness that should come with a holiday like Valentine’s Day. One way to take a breath and share some quality family time together is to watch holiday movies or special Valentine episodes of your favorite kids’ shows….
Marshmallow Pops These sweet treats could not be easier. And they’re so versatile and cute. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler and let cool slightly. Stick one end of a lollipop stick into a jumbo marshmallow, and use the stick as a handle to dip half or all of the…
With Valentine’s Day and class parties approaching, the season is upon us for sweet tooth shaming. Are you one of those moms who hand crafts adorable Valentine’s for each of your child’s classmates, complete with homemade treats? Do you prefer to hit the drugstore candy aisle and buy out all the cards and candy featuring…
