Learning online is challenging for most children. Here’s what you can do when your child struggles with distance learning. So your child hated online learning last spring. You are not alone. Almost every parent I’ve talked to said learning online was not a good fit for their child. When tips and tricks aren’t working, here’s …
End bedtime battles with your children. Use a free printable bedtime routine to make bedtime easier and more fun for parents and children. Let’s face it, you love your kids. But at the end of a long day, you’re just ready to get to the house picked up or the dishes washed. You want to …
While this school year is looking very different, you can count on Target for the best school supplies for distance learning, homeschool, or in person class. Whether your child is doing distance learning, homeschooling, or in-person classes this fall, you’re going to need school supplies. I popped into Target (hooray!) for the first time since …
Wondering how you can help your children with online school? Learn how setting expectations is the most important way parents can support distance learning. “Suzie, please stop unmuting yourself.” “Mikey, you need to sit up instead of laying down in your bed.” “Katie, just like at school, please raise your hand.” Does this sound like …
Handwashing is so important, but it can also be tedious. Try these fun handwashing activities to teach and practice the handwashing steps. With COVID-19, handwashing hygiene has never been more important. We all need to do our part in slowing the spread of the disease so our hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. But what do you when …
Children who read more grow to be stronger readers. Here’s several tips and a free summer reading bingo printable to get your kids to read more this summer! With COVID-19 and the emergency schooling-from-home, a lot of parents are understandably worried about their children’s academic skills. The best news is the one activity that’s most …
You’ve tried sticker charts with limited success. Here are the Dos and Don’ts for using a positive behavior chart with your child correctly. Being cooped up during Stay Home Orders for COVID-19 has been hard on all of us. Many parents are seeing less desirable behavior from our children, and it’s totally understandable. But we …
Are your frustrated that your child isn’t listening? Here’s 9 common reasons why your child doesn’t follow directions and one easy, printable solution. If you’re struggling with a child who won’t follow directions, you’re not alone. That’s the number one complaint I hear from parents. And I’ve experienced it in my own home. Drawing from …
To avoid tons of screen time this summer, it’s helpful to have some ideas in mind. Here’s a list of 24 screen-free summer activities and a free printable. “Mom, I’m bored.” “What can I do now?” “There’s nothing to do!” It is not your job to be the cruise director at your house this summer. …
Our Summer Camp is canceled due to COVID-19. We want to have a fun summer so we’ll have Summer Camp at Home. I took on the big job of compiling a list of summer camp activities for home so you don’t have to. I searched for simple and purposeful activities that are full of learning …
