Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
“… and the BIG Jenn bear stomps into the room. CRASH. BANG! BOOOOOMMMM!” I hear my husband say from the next room as my oldest giggles with sheer glee as she winds down for bed. They’re making up stories again and her little creative juices are flowing. I can only imagine what kinds of dreams […]
I adore fall. And with my oldest child’s birthday near Halloween, it’s always like a huge party for her and for our family. But instead of scary-looking decorations and crafts, we have always opted for friendly and cute creations that our kids can help make and that we can enjoy creating together as a family. […]
The leaves are wistfully flying by, a faint smell of campfires looms in the distance, and everyone is drinking a pumpkin spice something-or-another. And that’s when you know fall is here and Halloween is just around the corner. It’s such a magical time in its own right without adding in the supernatural stories, magnificent costumes… […]
In 2012, I was introduced to the idea of making DIY sensory boards and in the past several years I have learned so much about the sensory systems and how important they are for our children. A local mom was moving across the country and put out a freebie if anyone was interested in her […]
Whether it is blistering hot outside, storming, or it’s all out blizzard, there are simply times it’s just not appropriate to play outside. But especially as the hotter weather rolls around, it’s important to find fun ways for kids to enjoy time inside and make amazing memories your kids will talk about for years. You’ll […]
Cavities, bad breath, and eating toothpaste. All three are valid fears for every parent that has kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers. Buy throw some fun games and toys in the mix, and you are setting yourself and your children up for success as you teach kids about dental hygiene and go into more detail about […]
