One of the holiday traditions that we look forward to the most in our family is having an Advent Calendar. I remember having one as a child — putting candy canes into the slots each day as we counted down to Christmas Eve. And now we do one with our kids too. Our countdown changes …
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I’m one of those parents that still believes in surprises during the holidays.
Each year, we brainstorm ideas for some unique gift that we can get each of the kids — something they would LOVE but that didn’t make their list.
We start by thinking about their current passions and obsessions. You know how kids get crazy for certain things — they become nuts over dinosaurs or horses, or all of a sudden they are infatuated with art or building.
Looking for volunteer ideas or service projects to help others this holiday season? I’ve written before about what I want my kids to love about November and understanding how to help their community, serve others and be grateful for all they have is a big part of it. But here’s the thing – it’s not …
Entice your kids into more reading time with these fun holiday-themed Early Reader (ER) books & tips that are perfect for beginner readers! I’ve shared before about some of the struggles we had when our kids first started reading independently. If you have kids who are learning to read on their own then you know …
Are you looking for gift ideas for a curious kid? You know, a child who loves to ask ‘why’, takes things apart to see how they work and is always wondering about something?
I LOVE curious kids! And shopping for them can be lots of fun because there are a number of great gift ideas that they’ll enjoy.
In our house, summer comes in two phases:
Phase 1: The Honeymoon
A time when we all (parents & kids) are excited about no schedules, no school and long days together. We have a hand-ful of activities planned and a great summer bucket list of things we can’t wait to do — life is looking good!
In our home, helping the kids learn to read was what we called ‘a full contact sport’. Constant movement. Non-stop questions. Continuous encouragement (and honestly, even some arguing). It was not an easy task. Both of our kids have always loved books (as you can probably tell with the number of book lists we share) …
A number of years ago, we started a tradition at our house — giving books for Christmas. Each year, our kids get to open one of their gifts early — oh yea, they love that! When they come home on their first day of holiday break from school, there is a gift waiting for them …
It’s time for our Kid’s Virtual Bookclub again — and December’s featured author will be the AMAZING Jan Brett!
I’ve always loved reindeer! And I’ve been lucky enough to see a few in my lifetime too – many thanks to the zoos who have had them on exhibit during a visit.