Easy, foolproof guide for how to go birding with children
An easy guide to make birdwatching enjoyable for families with children of all ages – the perfect binocular setup!
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An astoundingly simple way to increase outdoor play
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine. As a child, I remember roaming around my parents’ wooded backyard, enjoying nature and exploring what it had to offer. And then one day as I was digging in the dirt, I found an arrowhead….
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Crazy, fun, and absolutely fantastic outdoor toys for kids 1-99!
Our family plays games on a regular basis. In fact… almost daily. But when the sun comes out and all the snow thaws, we take those games outside. I have these nostalgic memories of playing croquet in our backyard when I was just 4 and then as a teen literally carrying our pingpong table out…
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List of the best cooperative board games for families of all ages
The first time I heard about cooperative board games, I wasn’t too enthusiastic. You see, both of my parents were physical education teachers… so the competitive spirit is alive and well in my soul. So why would I want to spend my time playing a game where there was no true winner? Or where I had…
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19+ superb games for kindergartners that are fun AND educational
This year I have spent all twelve months stocking our family’s entryway closet with board games and activities. In fact, we have more board games for kindergarteners in our house than we have broken crayons and spare socks combined… and that’s a lot. Too many days in the past our family was looking for a…
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How board games take the stress & pressure out of learning
I am an unexpected homeschooler. We landed here, swiftly and without warning, almost four years ago. As a product of public schools and being a school psychologist, homeschooling was never on my radar. And yet here we are. When we first started homeschooling, like many, I attempted to recreate a version of school at home….
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Unique Toys for kids that love to build, construct, and architect creations
My oldest daughter could build and tinker forever. I mean, she loves to build with blocks. But blocks get old. And there is so much more that can be created than a basic tower with a few special and unique building toys, which is why this year we started expanding our toy library to really tap…
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Toys to teach kids about dental hygiene
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…
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How am I supposed to buy Christmas Gifts for Newborns?!
It’s the age-old question, should I even get anything for my child that won’t remember this Christmas? Or, do babies and infants really need presents? Some people are just gift givers though and it’s how they show their love for others. But there are some great options when buying Christmas gifts for newborns so don’t…
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Most used toys Birth-18 months Gift Guide
It’s a question that gets asked so often… “What are the most used toys over time?”. And it’s a great question, especially for new parents and parents that want to be a bit more minimalistic. It’s a part of being intentional, but also in reducing the clutter at home. The short and simple answer is going to be…
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Eco-friendly Baby Products Guide
One thing we have learned to do as a family is look for more eco-friendly options in our every day life and in the way we make our purchase decisions. So everything from a small item’s packaging to larger purchases like car seats, we are looking to have a low-impact life-style. Supporting environmentalism through consumer…
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Toys and Gadgets for Tactile Learning
My daughter is most definitely a tactile learner. She cannot help but take things apart, build things, and break things. It’s part of who she is and because of that I know that I need to embrace her learning style by giving her ways to not just cope with things like breaking chalk and crayons,…
