Why Positive Language is Powerful
The way we speak to our children has a great influence in their development of self-esteem and confidence. What may seem like a harmless remark can be devastating to your child’s self-worth. It’s very...
4 Staycations Toddlers Will Love
It’s summer, school is out, and it’s time to start thinking about vacations. However, if you’re a new mom like me the thought of lugging car seats and diaper bags on a plane sounds...
Naughty Or Nice? How To Encourage Good Behavior This Summer
The month of December is now characterized by elves on the shelves serving as Santa’s eyes and ears! Trees, décor, and lights are handy visual reminders for children (and parents) that Santa is watching...
Teaching Your Kids about Gardening: An Activity With Multiple Benefits
Spring is finally here and it’s time for gardening. Not only is gardening a great way to enjoy the outdoors and to get a little exercise, but growing vegetables in the backyard assure you...
Making March Madness Fun for the Entire Family
Everyone looks forward to basketball in March. Other than letters from Santa, there's nothing so thrilling and exciting as basketball. Well, admittedly, baseball and football are good sports too but basketball games can be...
Making the Back to School Transition Easier (for mom and kids!)
It’s back to school time and for many people, this can be a hectic time of year. The lazy days of summer can result in new habits for everyone. There’s more time for fun...
The Sandbox: Basic Backyard Fun
Sandboxes can be a lot of fun for the family. Most playgrounds have sandboxes. However, during summer, public sandboxes can get very crowded with a lot of children. You can build your own sandbox...
