Hey there, Buster, I’m going to be honest: this is brand-new territory for me. It’s no secret that I was never very athletic as a kid or, frankly, ever… unless we’re playing catch, and then I can catch just about anything you throw near me. To top it off, your sister’s sports are ones I’m familiar with: softball and gymnastics. But soccer? And a travel team no less? Like I said: Brand. … [Read more...]
10 Nature Art Ideas Kids Love
Sometimes my kids want more than paint and paper when it's art time. When that's the case, we tend to do nature art and crafts. That's because we find so much inspiration in the outdoors. Plus, it challenges them to think of art and painting in a different way. Last but certainly not least, we get to explore and learn more about nature in the process. (Affiliate links included). First Step to … [Read more...]
Little Miss’s Birthday Reminded Me to Focus on What We Can Do Instead of What We Can’t
I dreaded telling little miss that we had to cancel her birthday plans, including her party. A week ago, we sat together on her bed as I reminded her about why we were staying home, and I broke the news that we had delay her party. She teared up, briefly upset, but then she looked at me and asked, "I still get a birthday, right?" "Of course!" I told her. "You get to spend the day of your real … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Parents Share Tips for Learning at Home
First, take a breath. Then, repeat after me: Your job is not to homeschool. Homeschooling, after all, is a decision that parents make. What is happening right now is not a choice we made. Many of us were thrown into this situation in an effort of social distancing. Schools were called off, many for “indefinite” periods of time. Teachers scrambled to get some eLearning put together. Parents were … [Read more...]
5 Quiet Time Activities for Preschoolers
As I write this, both my kids are upstairs in their rooms for quiet time. They're playing quietly. They know this is the time I use to write and get some work done while they have fun with some activities I personally put together for them. Are they always in their room? Heck no, especially the two year old. Even so, they often look forward to the “down time” of the day, and my oldest - … [Read more...]
