The holidays are magical, but the season's demands can sometimes leave you feeling like navigating an obstacle course while juggling a dozen breakable ornaments — particularly if you're a parent of one or a couple of under-5s. Between planning, hosting, tantrums, endless gift lists, and trying to make everything memorable for your family, stress can quickly creep into your winter wonderland, turning it into winter worry-land. Before you resign to fate, ...
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Spending time with your kids is extra fun during the holidays. It’s a chance to make seasonal memories they’ll cherish during every holiday to come. Help your little ones have the best Thanksgiving yet with these activities they’ll love. You’ll fill your free afternoons while helping them learn more about themselves and the world around them. 1. Make Footprint and Bubble Paint Turkeys Creating turkey crafts is a quintessential Thanksgiving tradition. While ...
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As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, a certain seasonal magic invites families to make memories. If you’re a parent of little ones, this is the perfect time to create a fall bucket list of engaging and cozy activities. Here’s everything you need to do to embrace the autumnal spirit with your loved ones. Pumpkin Patch Adventures What’s fall without a visit to a pumpkin patch? Let your ...
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Republished by JPMA In Honor of Baby Safety Month Becoming a parent is a remarkable journey filled with love, joy, and, let's be honest, a LOT of exhaustion! As you navigate the magical world of parenthood, ensuring you not only understand the safe sleep guidelines, but have plans in place to implement them when you’re exhausted is critical. Many parents don’t intend to bed share with their baby, but in the middle ...
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The relationship between your children and their grandparents is special. With Grandparents Day coming up, there are plenty of opportunities for your kids to celebrate your family’s generations. How can you connect children to their older relatives? Here are seven fun activities to enjoy together. 1. Plan a Game Day Schedule a day for games, food, and fun for your kids and their grandparents. Prepare simple food options, such as popcorn, cookies, and ...
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As a mom of two young children, I've had my fair share of experiences with both balance bikes and training wheels. I grew up with training wheels, and always had this preconceived notion that my kids would also share this experience. On the other hand, there is a lot of evidence supporting balance bikes and their ability to promote independent cycling at a younger age. Deciding which option is best for your child can ...
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It’s such an exciting time to visit new parents who have recently brought home a new bundle of joy, but making sure you don’t show up empty-handed is key. While fun toys, colorful clothes, and cute items are fun to buy—some of the best gifts don’t require a bow or box to share. To start us off, make sure those new parents are fed. Food in All Forms Dinner is covered for ...
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Taking care of kids alone will keep you busy. Add careers, household responsibilities, nurturing a relationship, and other personal obligations to the mix, and “busy” becomes an understatement. Nonetheless, you’ve got to get it all done to ensure your children are well taken care of and can grow up in a happy, healthy environment. The question is, how can you streamline your routine, save time, and balance it all when you’re ...
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Mother’s Day can be an overwhelming holiday when it comes to thanking and showing gratitude for the amazing mom in your life – but what does she really want? Look no further. According to History.com, “The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.” So we have over 100 years of feedback from moms on what might be on their ...
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Growing up, I always wanted to get married and be a mom. But when my husband and I got married, homeschooling was not on my radar at all. Neither one of us was homeschooled, and I only casually knew of a couple of random homeschooling families back then. Once our first child was born, I felt a deep calling to the homeschool life. When I first broached the subject with ...
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