Summer camps are expensive! Plus many are closed for social distancing. So check out 10 weeks of activities to have summer camp at home. Whatever the reason, you want to have a fun summer so have a summer camp at home. I took on the big job of compiling a list of summer camp activities …
Avoid hours of screen time with this list of summer activities for kids. Grab the free printable and get ready for hours of play. “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. You have a million …
Summer reading helps develop strong readers. Here are several tips and a free summer reading bingo to encourage your child to read. With COVID-19 and distance learning, a lot of parents are understandably worried about their children’s academic skills. The best news is the one activity that’s most helpful to prevent the loss of more …
Parents know social skills are the foundation of friendships. Find a checklist and simple tips to help you teach social skills for children. “How will my child develop social skills?” This is one of the main concerns parents expressed during all the pandemic shutdowns. Parents understand that social skills are so important for children …
Reading is the foundational skill for school success. If you want to teach your child to read, these practical tips every parent can use. It’s the number one question parents ask about school skills: how do I teach my child to read? Parents know that future school success depends on the ability to read …
Say good-bye to expensive ink cartridges and hello to color printables. Read this HP Instant Ink Review to see how you can print for pennies. I remember the day clearly: it was during a 2016 Presidental Election Debate. My old printer finally died. It has seen heavy use for several years. Printing forms, coupons, …
Your child is potty trained during the day! Hooray! So now how do you handle nighttime potty training? My husband and I were reluctant to nighttime potty train our daughter. We had a new baby and our daughter already had a bunch of other sleep issues. But we realized helping her learn to use the …
Your child is ready for letter tracing worksheets? Check out these tips so your child can learn to write the letters the most effective way. Last weekend, I checked out the handwriting and letter tracing worksheets at the dollar store. They are just like the ones on the internet. Rows and rows of small …
Do you know what makes a good reader? It’s not what you think! Phonological awareness prepares your child up for reading success. Most parents believe learning to read starts with the alphabet – but guess what – it starts even earlier! When you sing nursery rhymes with your children, you’re developing important pre-reading skills. …
You want the Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box but you need the straight-forward details. Get a step-by step breakdown here. As a veteran mom of three, it takes a lot of me to be impressed with baby gear. But when my Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box appeared on my front porch, I was giddy …
