Healthy Living
Feeding Your Toddler Right
I am assuming there are MANY parents out there in the same boat so I wanted to share some recipes my three kiddos LOVE.
Family Time
Top 10 Family Summertime Activities for 2020
Now that our state has lifted some of the restrictions from the COVID-19 quarantine, I feel like we are able to get back out there and reintroduce life once again to our kids. Don’t get me wrong, we aren’t back in full swing by any means, but we are able to push past some of the barriers that have held us back since COVID-19 struck. Here are some things my family has done or is planning on doing this 2020 summer season.
Behavior Management
Teaching Manners in Toddlers
Your two-year-old is being complimented by your neighbor and when they have given the compliment, your child sticks their tongue out at them. Or how about this one…Your three-year-old is at the dinner table and doesn’t like dinner so s/he throws their plate of food on the floor. If either of these sound remotely familiar, you are not alone and the light can be seen at the end of the tunnel if you just look for it.
Parenting
Educational Apps Your Kids Will Love…and so Will You!
The quarantine has got me in a different jive than I’m used to these days and getting creative is starting to wear thin in my household. Sometimes you just need a good ole educational app on your devices to keep the kiddos entertained.
Crafts
Summer Adventures in Quarantine
Summer is in full swing in our household but we are still not enjoying all we could be due to the Coronavirus quarantine. The zoo, museum, parks, and pools all have restrictions (and most aren’t even open yet) which makes it impossible to enjoy as it is intended.
Behavior Management
When to Start Time Out with Your Little One
I have been at this mommy gig for eight years now and I have learned a thing or two when it comes to toddler temper tantrums and time outs. Each of my kids are different and require a different way of disciplining them based on their individual differences. With that being said, I have learned to take a cue when it comes to time out and when its appropriate to start it. Here sre some tips on when starting time out is a good idea with your littles…
Behavior Management
The Strong-Willed Child
they become…with a bit of direction from parents, siblings, family, friends and experiences. But what if you have a strong-willed child who seems to make things difficult when, let’s say, going places, hanging out with friends, following directions, etc.? Not only can frustrations run high, but if we don’t foster positive interactions with those “special” little ones, it can do harm to whom they are to become. It is so important to view each child as individual and best help them despite how difficult their actions or things may seem.
Healthy Living
Finger Foods Most Kids Will Beg For…
know for my household, my kiddos LOVE to have their food as a “grab and go” rather than sit, cut up the food, and slowly eat your meal. They want to eat their meal and get back to playing as soon as possible. Finger foods are great for this situation and I have MANY ideas to help you with this exact type of child.
Family Time
Favorite Children’s Books to Have in Your Repertoire
know when I started teaching in my twenties, I was overwhelmed by the number of children’s books out there these days. It also overwhelmed me that some parents are on the more conservative side and wouldn’t appreciate their first, second, or third-grader reading some of the books that are out there. I certainly didn’t want to offend anyone but I also wanted to make sure that I had a collection “teacher-worthy” as I started out. I did a lot of research and was fortunate enough to get many classics that I feel should be in every teachers’ and (grand)parents’ library.
Behavior Management
How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Who would have thought we would be in a situation where our safety and the safety of our loved ones was in jeopardy due to a world pandemic? News stories, updated Facebook newsfeeds, Podcasts, Radio Discussions, etc. Things are changing so quickly. How do we engage with our young ones about everything that’s going on? Here are a few resources to help get you started.