Kids
7 Tips for Easy Elementary Distance and Online Learning
Back to school is evolving, Things are anything but normal. If you are anything like me- you feel crazy! This was going to be my golden year with a Second Grader and a Kindergartner. Both in full-time school, NOT! Trying…
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…
Would You Rather Questions for Kids
It is so important to give that attention and patience to our kids when they crave it. This way when they start getting older and quiet you have built a strong base of communication. They know you are ready to…
Fill your Kid’s Attention Cup
In a world of instant gratification and limitless possibilities, parents are constantly ON. We work so hard to make sure our children have food and shelter but one of the most important things they need from us gets pushed to…
Busy Boxes for Kids
Have you ever wished your children at home or in your classroom would play quietly and purposefully, allowing you to give your attention to something else? It is possible! When I was a Kindergarten Classroom teacher one of my favorite…
Achievable Quick Fixes for Tantrums from a 4-Year-Old
Parenting toddlers can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and anyone who has a 4-year-old knows the struggle of dealing with their unpredictable tantrums. In this blog post, we delve deeper into the nuances of understanding and managing tantrums in young…
Mom’s Spring Cleaning Checklist- Highly Motivated Mom vs. Lazy Mom
It’s Spring! Finally, time to open all the windows, kick the kids outside longer and get ready to enjoy the warm weather. I always feel the need to deep clean my house after a cold and snot-filled winter. Something about…
Stranger Danger for Children-4 Ideas to Explain and Prepare.
This is my follow-up to 6 Ways to Promote Free-Range Kids in 2018. One of those 6 is teaching them about Stranger Danger for Children. Preparing our children for some of the darkness this world has to offer is not…
Mom’s Survival Guide for Daylight Saving Time
Spring forward- Fall back The year (2022) Daylight Saving starts on Sunday, March 13th at 2 am. Time to spring forward in every state except for Hawaii and Arizona. It will end on the first Sunday of November when we…
Paw Prints on My Heart: Pet Loss with Little Kids
When my husband and I rented our first apartment together, way back when we were just engaged, he and I decided we wanted a dog. After a lot of rescue group research, we one day found ourselves at the local…
