Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
I remember the Christmas tree standing proudly in front of the living room window for all the world to see. I don’t remember if it was real or artificial, flocked or natural, but to my five-year-old eyes it was beautiful. Shining silver tinsel hung from the branches, and colored lights adorned the tree. Today’s standards…
The holiday break from school is long. Like, really long. Eventually, you’re going to get tired of baking cookies, decorating gingerbread houses, and building forts with your kids. I’m tired of all those things already and have yet to do any of them. Luckily for us, there are many, many, many Christmas specials on Netflix…
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,…
Never again let boredom be an excuse for a cranky preschooler. We’ve got loads of activities, compiled throughout the year, so you’ll always have something fun, educational, and entertaining to do. Check it out! Preschool Activities for Little Siblings Rainy Day Activities for Preschoolers Three Great Playdate Ideas for Preschoolers 5 Essential Activities for Fall…
Ask any seasoned parent, and they’ll tell you potty training a little one can be one of the most frustrating and trying times in their lives. For something so seemingly simple, something adults don’t even remember learning, the transition from diapers to big kid underwear can seem very complicated. When should you start training your…
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…
Every good preschool curriculum includes a social studies component. Children get the chance to learn about community helpers, important figures in history, and holidays from various cultural traditions. At the preschool I ran, Thanksgiving and Chinese New Year were always the big favorites – especially the feasts and colorful decorations. One year during election season we…
It’s almost Christmas – the time of year when we check our lists for the second time and notice a few problems: Too much stuff for Kids #1 and #3 – not enough for Kid #2; Remembered all of the cousins – except that one; Thought you weren’t seeing your mom’s best friend’s family for…
Neither my husband nor I grew up in the state we now call home. That means we have no local family; the closest family we have is a solid three hours away, and the farthest is far across the ocean (my family comes from military stock; we like to spread our awesomeness across continents). Because…
Hoo, boy, I don’t think I’ve made it any secret how much I love Thanksgiving. For a long time I was actually afraid to admit I liked it more than Christmas (Gasp! Shock! What? No!). But it’s time I was honest with myself. I love Thanksgiving the most, and I am not ashamed! To everything…
