Mom's Parenting Tool Box
Parenting tips, tricks, gripes, plans, and hopes for moms.
Back to School in a Pandemic -Tips from an Elementary School Nurse
Back to School in a Pandemic -Tips from an Elementary School Nurse. With all the change, new school situations, and health concerns I wanted to give you- my wonderful readers- a look into the thoughts of an Elementary School Nurse. She…
4 Steps to Playing with Nature Collections for Kids
You need the kids to get out of the house and the weather is worth it! The kids come right back in and say they have nothing to play. They are bored and tired of all the same old toys.…
Family-Friendly Stay-cation Inspiration
Your vacation time is not going as planned. Emergencies, weather, budget, or global pandemic- whatever the reason sometimes our trips and travel get canceled. Instead of dwelling on the depressing thought of “well this sucks and we will be bored…
Stay at Home Mom’s Schedule
When adults are in the work world there is usually someone there giving the direction or making the schedule. When we get home its a time-out from all of that. But what if you are home all the time. You…
3 Magic Ingredients for Successful Independent Playtime
Parents, I know you love your children and want to spend time with them, teaching, playing, and helping them grow. We cannot fill their every waking hour with our attention! This would be impossible and not healthy. Kids need to…
Grandparent Video Chat
In our current age of technology, video communication capabilities are amazing. We can see the face of a loved one who lives very far away. With the current state of the world, this is an amazing blessing. Grandparents are known…
6 Nerf Gun Learning Games
The Nerf Gun. This popular toy brings movement and imagination to any kid. Did you know you could use it for teaching and learning? Toys can be some of the best tools, and our imagination only limits them. Here are…
9 Ways to Make the Most of Reading with Your Kids
Parents and guardians always hear those words “just read with them”. When teachers are giving parents advice on how to help kids do better in school we always seem to hear those words or in my case, I was the…
Educational Window Games for Kids
When stuck inside a car on a long trip or inside our home because of the weather or pandemic we are very lucky to have windows! We can still see the world outside. There are some cool games you can…
5 Habits of a Happy Stay at Home Mom
As moms and people, in general, we can be better at everything with the goal of daily contentment. I am truly blessed to be a very contented mom and woman MOST days. I wanted to share my top 5 habits…
