As a full-time working mother, I knew early on that my children would have to enter into a learning environment early in life. I had to process that decision all on its own, but I knew that it was...
Children protest. It is their job. Ours is to create safe and healthy boundaries for them to live within. When WE keep our limits, our children actually feel safer and more secure.
When you put a new limit down, your...
My 3-year-old loves Play-Doh. She creates these epic adventures saving the world from all those creepy colorful Play-Doh monsters that she creates! No wonder there is a National Day to celebrate this amazing craft product that gives kids the...
One of the unique challenges of homeschooling and other forms of at-home learning is the question of “What the heck do I do with my younger child(ren) while I teach my student?!” And it’s a valid issue as many...
The world is pretty crazy right now isn’t it? Extended spring breaks, canceling of extracurriculars, closing schools. It is all for the greater good and better health of our nation, but it is quite unsettling to say the very...
Stuck at home this St. Patrick's Day? There are plenty of ways to celebrate at home! After living in Chicago for 10 years, I am definitely of the mindset that everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!...
Have you ever noticed that most stories attempting to combat your child’s fear of the dark can actually make them more afraid? And there are many children’s stories that are scary in and of themselves….The Three Little Pigs, Hansel...
If I could give only one piece of advice to soon-to-be parents it would be this: “Cultivate your child’s interest in quiet activities.” Believe me, your future self will thank you!
Although our kiddo is extremely high-energy, we’ve stumbled...
I must admit. I set the date for when Disney+ was releasing on my calendar. After Netflix slowly started to get rid of the Disney shows, I realized just how much we all missed them. Moms know that the...
Testing the Playing Field
My daughter is on her second season playing soccer. I know many children who have learned great discipline and life lessons on the field. The first year, we learned soccer wasn’t for us! This soccer season...
**This post has been sponsored by Primrose Schools to bring you this experience. All opinions are 100% our own!**
The first time I heard the director of our son's Primrose school say, "We believe who children become is as important...
I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves the office supply aisle. Give me an excuse to linger a bit longer and check out the latest Post-it colors or choose the perfect highlighter and I'll take it. To...
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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area
With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are amazing mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild.
