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If you’re a parent, then you know that keeping your toddler occupied can be a challenge. But what if there were a way to keep them entertained and learning at the same time? One great option is busy books for … Read more
Elkonin Boxes worksheets are one of the best ways to help children with developing their phonemic awareness. This type of worksheet is designed to help children learn how to segment and blend sounds together, which will eventually help them read … Read more
Praising your children is an integral part of parenting. However, sometimes parents tend to focus on their kids’ shortcomings rather than their successes. Children need encouragement to be successful. Encouragement helps them develop self-confidence, discipline, and concentration. It also helps … Read more
It’s the bittersweet moment you knew would happen one day. Your teenager is getting ready to head off to college. As much as you’d like them to stay close to home, they’ve chosen a college that’s out of town. So, … Read more
Has anyone ever told you to get a hobby? There might be a reason for it. Parents are notorious for taking on a lot of activities for their kids, but not really doing much for themselves unless it’s work related. … Read more
The best way to host a pirate birthday party is by focusing on the three P’s – pirates, parrot and ‘plunder’. Whether you’re thinking of a just-for-fun weekend activity for the kids or planning the perfect birthday party, we have … Read more
Looking for a good song or playlist for getting your kids to brush their teeth? These two minute songs to brush your teeth to can help make this chore easier, fun, and less stressful. And who doesn’t want that?! Kids … Read more
Never run out of ideas for words of encouragement for kids again with our list of positive things your kids need to hear you say! Foster a growth mindset and set your child up for success with these positive parenting … Read more
When it comes to flying with a toddler, you can expect things to get a bit turbulent. But with a few tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way, it can easily be a fairly smooth (dare we say enjoyable!?!?) … Read more
If you’re thinking of hosting a magical fairy birthday party and need some fairy party ideas or a bit of inspiration, then read on. Sparkling pixie dust, enchanted tulips, and a parade of cupcake-holding forest friends would be enough to … Read more
What did parents do before we had baby monitors? I swear if I hadn’t had one I would have never slept. The peace of mind they provide is priceless. Even today as our babies evolve into this walking, talking, little … Read more
I confess, I could spend days on Pinterest looking for dinosaur party ideas for my kiddos. It’s extremely likely that I could plan all of their birthday parties for the next 10 years. Of course, by then they might not … Read more
Our printable last day of school interview questions will help you to create a complete time capsule of your child’s school years. What memories will you capture? Wow – we made it! The school year is coming to an end … Read more
Coming up with ideas for fun activities for kids at home can be exhausting. Sometimes parents end up paying tons of money for games and toys they see online, when really there are so many free or cheap things to … Read more
You know it’s time for a digital free night where you unplug from technology when your family loves their devices. To the point where they can’t even be in the same room without it. Did you know, that the average … Read more
What are Dolch Sight Words? While there are many different lists of sight words that educators and parents use, Dolch are the most popular. They were developed in the 1930’s-40’s by Dr. Edward William Dolch, based on words that appeared … Read more