An Invitation to Play
bySometimes my son gets “stuck” in his play. He recreates the same scenarios over and over again, which can be age appropriate and beneficial….
Parenting
Review: EZPZ Mat
byWe ordered two EZPZ mats: the EZPZ Mini Mat in Coral and the EZPZ Flower Play Mat. This is a review of both. Both…
Teaching Kids Gratitude
byFor kids in particular, the holidays can mean making gift wish lists and a shiny new pile of presents. With all the consumerism going…
The Battery-Free Gift Guide for Kids
byThe holidays are here! Wondering what to get the kids for the holidays? I’ve put together a simple list of battery-free toys for every…
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
byI was a picky eater. Very picky. I had a long list of unacceptable foods and a short, reliable list of foods I would…
Too Much Screen Time
byThe other night we put a classic children’s movie for Dominik to watch for the first time: “My Neighbor Totoro”. Of course, he absolutely…
The Value of Free Play
byThese days, kids schedules are fully packed. Even if it’s just a few after school activities, they often fill up a child’s hours pretty…
A Green Halloween
byEvery store I go into is packed with Halloween items and pumpkin products. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I get giddy each time…
8 Ways to Boost Your Family’s Immunity
byWith both the start of school and flu season around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss boosting immunity…
Being a Mom with Anxiety
byAs an over-thinker, I get anxious about everything. I get anxious about going to the grocery store because I worry about getting everything that…