I made these mats for little ones to have some guided learning with teachers and caregivers along with free play by themselves. The playdough mats are easy to print out and they can either be laminated or slipped into a plastic page protector sleeve. I like putting them in a page protector and storing them […]
Bedtime stories are traditional and expected. Most people say that they do read to their kids nightly or at least as often as possible when schedules allow. There is a lot of emphasis put on reading to your children in order for them to do better in school, but how must does reading to your […]
We have so many extraordinary things for families to do together in Illinois. One of those is the Kohl Children Museum. In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicagoland families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. That is an incredible accomplishment!! I […]
I read a lot of news articles. This often involves clicking and clicking and clicking to read more and more articles. Imagine my surprise when I cam across this 2017 article and had never heard of this risk! Some experts say that there is not enough evidence to prove a direct link, however in a […]
Provide your child with food they will like to eat. Whether you pack your child’s lunch or have them eat at school, there is no way for you to ensure that they will eat what they should to get the nutrients they need. Many schools have a fantastic rule where kids are not allowed to […]
September is baby safety month to bring awareness to the importance of safety precautions for infants and kids but it is always the right time to accident proof your home and car. As a mother and a former licenced in-home child care provider, I decided to create a checklist for baby safety along with listing […]
Close to a decade ago I had a 15 year old son. Cell phones at that time were becoming the norm for most teens but they were still used for making phone calls to parents and friends and as a new portable way to listen to listen to music. It was not the constant social […]
It is so much fun to make crafts with your kids. Making crafts that you both can play with is even better! Slime is really easy to make so it is a good craft for younger kids to help with or a fast craft for older children. Afterward, it is fun to play with too. […]
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If I can’t find the resources I need, I will make my own with exactly what I want. I’ve seen 1st grade comprehension stories with topics so boring that no child will retain the information. So, I made stories about exciting topics like toys, puppies, snacks, kitties and more. I also wanted stories that were […]
