One of the challenges of caring for a toddler is deciding how to fill their schedule. These daily activities for toddlers will help you effectively plan your days AND help your toddler develop essential skills. The great thing about toddlers is they learn constantly – every daily activity, no matter how simple, is a learning…
I’m well-versed in babies who hate tummy time. I’ve had four babies and tummy time was a challenge for each of them (and me). If your baby hates tummy time too, don’t worry! I’ve developed a lot of tips and tricks to make tummy time easier for babies who don’t like it (and their parents!)….
Sequencing is a very typical skill to practice in elementary school –especially in kindergarten, first, and second grade. At the same time, the fall can be such a busy and exciting time for students (and their teachers and parents). Combining picture sequencing activities with a fall theme is a perfect way to marry the two!…
It’s finally summer vacation (amen and hallelujah)! After surviving the past year of school, parents are completely wiped. Exhausted, really. It’s customary to get a gift for educators at the end of the school year, and I think that’s great. But after this highly unusual year, I think parents deserve a gift too. Here’s a…
Bedtime is the holy grail for parents, but it can also be one of the toughest parts of the day. Fortunately, there’s hysterically funny bedtime memes to make the bedtime routine go down easier! Whether you have a kid who hits the hay easily or one who hilariously resists bedtime with every fiber of their…
Every desperate pumping mom finds herself in this situation at one point or another. You need to pump and baby just refuses to be put down. At that point, you inevitably ask yourself, “How can I pump while holding baby?” Good news! It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. I’ll walk you through various options…
After you survive the whirlwind of the first few weeks with a new baby, you may find yourself wondering what to do with your one month old baby all day long. This is especially true if it’s your first baby, but even seasoned moms can find themselves caught a little off guard starting all the…
What is the hardest part of being a parent? Well, OBVIOUSLY the hardest thing about being a parent is that, in the grand scheme of things, you have very little control over the most precious part of your life–your children. That thought is pretty much terrifying. But there are other hard things about parenting too,…
Understanding the sequence of events in a story is a critical literacy skill for young learners. This skill starts to develop in preschool, but gets much more sophisticated in early elementary school. Specifically designed sequencing activities for kindergarten and first grade students can help hone those skills. While a preschool student might not be able…
When my oldest decided he wanted to have an Among Us birthday party this year, I didn’t realize I’d be trying to figure out how to make an Among Us cake myself. The year’s been crazy enough as it is! I assumed I’d roll into Walmart and order the cake when I bought the party…
