Frustrated with the mess of toys in your home, especially when your kids ignore or get bored with them? Learn how to rotate toys to make better use of the toys you have—and clear up much-needed space! Even for a self-proclaimed minimalist, I was getting overwhelmed with my kids' toys and books. We don't have a garage to store toys, much less a playroom where they would belong. Instead, we only have a few shelves, tables, and of course their bedroom to house the growing number of toys. I wanted to keep many of the toys since the kids hadn't outgrown them yet. But I also noticed there … [Read more...]
5 Useful Tools to Teach Impulse Control for Kids
Do you wish your child would think before acting more often? Learn how to teach impulse control for kids with these 5 useful tools. It's never too late to help your impulsive child! Wondering what age kids typically stop to think before acting? You're not alone. Many parents struggle with impulse control for kids, despite using time-outs, positive reinforcement, or removing privileges. Perhaps your child grabs toys from other kids or pushes them for no reason. Or maybe he doesn't think twice about touching something hot or dirty, or he can't seem to stay away from the items you keep … [Read more...]
Do You Have an Ungrateful Child? What to Do:
Are you dealing with selfish kids? Learn how to discipline an ungrateful child without power struggles, and nurture mutual respect for each other instead. My husband added an extra treat for our then-toddler: a peanut butter sandwich with his oatmeal. The little guy shoved aside the oatmeal for the sandwich and gobbled it up in record speed. Once his hands were empty, though, he cried for more. "It's all gone," we tried explaining to him. Nothing seemed to register. He wasn't thrilled at having eaten a favorite snack—instead, he showed little thanks once the sandwich was gone. This … [Read more...]
Top Earth Day Books to Inspire Children
Teaching children to take care of the environment starts with reading! Discover the top Earth Day books for kids that are sure to inspire your child. I'll be honest: I skip past news about the environment—at least the bad news. I don't do this because I'm oblivious to the facts or I'm set on disregarding the planet. Nope—I avoid bad news because it can depress me. With every freak hurricane or degree of heat, it's easy to feel powerless in the face of these tragedies. That's why I like to focus on positive news, especially the steps regular folks can take to save the planet. From … [Read more...]
Best Building Toys to Nurture Creative Play
Looking for the best building toys to inspire and nurture creativity? Check out these toys and gift ideas that encourage out-of-the-box thinking for toddlers, preschoolers and older children! "Wow, I got a lot of building toys!" my son exclaimed after opening his Christmas gifts. I wasn't surprised. Since he was a toddler, he's been curious about how things work and loves to build intricate structures from toys and even household items. Over the years, he's played with some of the best building toys, from classic sets to construction to the new and innovative. I'm a huge fan of … [Read more...]
Amazing Family Conversation Starters to Try Right Now
Want to engage with your children and help them think deeper? Discover amazing family conversation starters and questions that will ignite discussion and critical thinking. Conversations with our kids can sometimes feel repetitive, don't you think? We ask, "How was school?" to get the predictable "Good" response. We might dive into asking what they did at school, which is better, but not by much. Beyond getting more than a one-word answer, I wanted to learn how to spur conversation with my kids to get them to think differently. I knew how important family conversation starters can be … [Read more...]
Top 10 Weather Books for Kids
Want to encourage your child's interest in the weather? These are the top weather books for kids sure to delight and teach about our weather. My son is obsessed with checking my phone, but not because he wants to see the latest app or game. Every morning, he checks to see... the weather. He likes to know when it's likely to rain (or even thunder like it is right now!) or how many days we'll see sunny days. He'll check if our mornings will start with heavy fog, and if so, the time of day when it'll finally lift. Then, he'll announce the weather at breakfast, sharing the highs and lows … [Read more...]
16 Children’s Books about Penguins
Does your child love all things penguins? Discover the top children's books about penguins, from non fiction to hilarious picture books that are sure to delight the kids! One of the first picture books my eldest son got as a gift was from a good friend of mine—all about a little penguin overcoming his fear of jumping in the water. By the time he was a toddler, this book was so tattered with pages falling out from reading it so much. Since then, we've also read about penguins trying not to hiccup, penguins who don't want to wear tutus, to non fiction books sharing interesting facts about … [Read more...]
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