Category : Toddlers & Preschoolers

DIY – Make Your Own Playdough

DIY – Make Your Own Playdough

I’ve heard of people making their own playdough before, but haven’t stumbled upon a good recipe yet. My girls absolutely love playing with playdough, and I think that they would get even more enjoyment out of making it themselves. My four year old really likes to help me cook, so I know she [...]

Keep Homework Colorful!

Keep Homework Colorful!

My four year old is in preschool now, and although she doesn’t have homework yet, I know it’s around the corner. If your preschooler or kindergartener is bored with their homework, try this idea from parent hacks. Kids love colors, and if you can spice things up enough to make it somewhat creative [...]

Car Seats – Some of the Best

Car Seats – Some of the Best

I was pregnant with my first baby when I found out that infants face rear in their car seats. I know that’s something most people probably know, but I just had no idea. I hadn’t been around many babies before, and it just wasn’t something I thought much about. So how does [...]

Adorable Cakes for Kids

Adorable Cakes for Kids

My four year old daughter wanted a Spiderman theme for her birthday. Part of me wanted to embrace whatever she chose, thinking “Hey, she’s 4… should I really care if it’s Spiderman?” The other part of me just couldn’t envision having a Spiderman theme for my tiny princess, especially since she has never [...]

If You Have an iPhone….

If You Have an iPhone….

When my husband and I bought our iPhones, I knew we’d love them. What I didn’t know was how much our four year old daughter would love them! We have found some awesome applications for kids, and are always on the lookout for others. I’ve pulled out my iPhone for the kids [...]

“I’m a Big Human.  Write That Down!”

“I’m a Big Human. Write That Down!”

Ah, just one of many entertaining things my four year old has said to me over the past couple of years. I am so thankful that my mother-in-law suggested I start writing down my toddler’s adorable phrases, because I now have a journal full of things she’s said since she was two and a [...]

The Time Out Spot

The Time Out Spot

Does your kid stay in time out when you put them there? Our two year old daughter was having major issues with staying put. It was becoming really frustrating. We have a spot on the floor set aside for time-outs, and she always sits in the same place. Well, in theory. [...]

Get Outside

Get Outside

So simple!  Nature Mom’s blog today suggests grabbing some books and heading to the backyard for some fresh air.  We did it this afternoon, and it was awesome.  The kids and I grabbed our favorite Dr. Seuss books, a blanket, and headed to the yard.  Why haven’t I thought of this before?  We enjoyed it [...]

A 3 Step Method for Calming Down a Child

A 3 Step Method for Calming Down a Child

When my 2 year old starts stamping her feet and making little squeaking sounds, I know she’s winding up for a royal tantrum.  Trust me, you don’t want to be anywhere near that when it happens… she’s awfully loud for such a small person!  Like most parents of toddlers, we’re in “the terrible twos” and [...]

Daddy, Their Hero

Daddy, Their Hero

This is a great post from Mom Logic that I think we can all relate to. We’ve all been there – we spend our days changing diapers, preparing meals, and crawling around pretending to be a puppy dog. Our kids love us, need us, and we have their complete attention. And then, just as quickly [...]