Toddlers know no bounds. They fully embrace the ME STAGE—consequences be damned! Toddlers tend to run the show 24/7, and it can wear you down! So, every parent of a demanding toddler (a.k.a. tiny dictator) has to learn the fine art of handling your child’s lack of impulse control AND constant demands for attention. The
Toddlers know no bounds. They fully embrace the ME STAGE—consequences be damned! Toddlers tend to run the show 24/7, and it can wear you down! So, every parent of a demanding toddler (a.k.a. tiny dictator) has to learn the fine art of handling your child’s lack of impulse control AND constant demands for attention. The
Best Learning Towers for Preschoolers & Toddlers
May 21, 2020 in Kid Must Haves, KIDSI’ve had our learning tower for 5 years, and my kids still use it every other day! It has been a GOD SEND in keeping those little busy bodies close but contained in the kitchen. In my honest opinion, if you’ve got a budding...
3 Reasons Your Kindergartener Still Needs A Nap
May 4, 2020 in KIDS, ParentingAre you considering dropping your child’s last remaining nap? DON’T! I totally get the pro’s of dropping that last nap (especially if you have older kids). BUT, your preschooler or kindergartener still needs a nap! Studies are giving us some pretty amazing reasons why...
Easy Science Experiments & Sensory Play Activities for Kids At Home
April 23, 2020 in KIDS, Travel & FunIf you are looking for a laundry list of inexpensive ways to keep little hands and minds occupied during social distancing–look no further! Easy science experiments and sensory play activities for kids at home don’t have to be a headache. Using BASIC pantry and...
Best Outdoor Toys for Preschoolers & Young Kids on Amazon
April 7, 2020 in Kid Must Haves, KIDSCoronavirus lockdown PLUS spring in full swing means long crazy days for moms with young children. OUTSIDE playtime is 100% on the agenda today & everyday! You just have to get those busy toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners—all KIDS—outside everyday! Wether you’re looking for outdoor water...
FREE Educational Websites for Preschoolers & Elementary Students
March 28, 2020 in Kid Must Haves, KIDSCoronavirus has all of us scrambling to figure out how to homeschool our preschool and elementary aged kids. These are LONG days, and there’s only so much TV they can watch. Thank GOD there are an abundance of apps and online options to keep...
How to Get Kids to Listen Without Repeating, Reminding OR Lecturing
March 24, 2020 in KIDS, ParentingApparently, a total of ZERO parents have received the memo that lecturing is completely ineffective. Okay, so the study was based on teachers lecturing students, but the same rule applies for parents and kids. I mean—it just makes sense, right? Take yourself back to...
Frugal Living Tip: Thrift Store Kids’ Clothes Must Haves
March 11, 2020 in Kid Must Haves, KIDSI am a lover of all things thrift and consignment, which is where I buy 99.9% of my kids’ clothing. I love finding old vintage pieces for my women’s clothing store, too! (Check out my Etsy Store www.etsy.gingerandgreyvintage.com)! But, my favorite find at any...
Save Hundreds at Universal Studios With Instacart + Free Grocery List!
March 4, 2020 in KIDS, Travel & FunNo doubt about it—your Universal Food Budget is a massive expense when taking the fam to Universal Studios Florida. But, if you think you need an off-site rental or suite with a kitchen to save on food, think again! I saved my family hundreds...