Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s incredibly beneficial to teach children mindfulness! It’s something that I aim for personally as an adult and have always tried to instill in my daughters and my students. This post is sponsored by Moms Meet and Zafooz, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What… Read More Why is it Important to Teach Children Mindfulness?
I recently shared cotton ball painting on Instagram and I got such a great reaction that I wanted to talk about it a little more here! Cotton ball painting is a simple activity and it works especially great for toddlers and preschoolers! Goose and Belle love doing art projects and this usually keeps them busy… Read More Cotton Ball Painting: Fun Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers
I must confess that I am a total TV mom and I’ve found that there are an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to TV shows for preschoolers! My children, who are 3.5 and almost 2, watch a little television pretty much every day. Sometimes it’s to give them a break from our busy… Read More 10 TV Shows for Preschoolers That Actually Teach Skills
Happy February! A couple of weeks ago I shared on Instagram that we love making tear art! It’s awesome for busy mamas and teachers because it takes zero prep time and always comes out super cute! To make tear art, all you need is construction paper and glue. Just have the kids grab scraps of paper, rip it… Read More No-Prep Valentine’s Day Craft: Heart Tear Art
This year, I’ve been noticing more mommies resolving to have a tidy home (thanks, Marie Kondo), but there’s one question that I keep hearing: How do you clean up your house when you have kids? We all know that kids are masters at creating clutter so what are we to do about the messes they… Read More 5 Strategies to Teach Your Children to Clean Up
What’s up, guys? As I mentioned in my freezer meals post, we’re in the middle of a big move to South Carolina! While we’re transitioning, one of my real-life besties, Tiyaanah, agreed to cover for me with a guest post! We used to teach kindergarten together and then our kids grew to be incredible friends. I… Read More 4 Reasons Why Parks Are Great Classrooms
I’m really excited to tell you about a new chat service from the Happy Mama Mentors! Their goal is to provide nutritional support for parents and healthy inspiration for feeding your kids. This post is sponsored by Happy Family Brands but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. You probably are familiar with Happy Family… Read More The Happy Mama Mentors Answer Your Questions About Kids’ Nutrition
Potty training my first daughter, Goose, was exhausting… But incredibly successful! Now that my second daughter, Belly, is 18 months, we’re almost ready to start the process all over again. If there’s one thing I learned the first time around, it’s that you have to get your toddler completely interested in potty training before you… Read More 5 Tools to Get Your Toddler Interested in Potty Training
My oldest daughter, Goose, is only three-years-old, but I’m already stressing out about whether or not she’ll be ready for kindergarten. We made the choice to keep her home this year so there’s a ton of pressure on me to make sure that she learns all of the preschool skills needed for her eventual school… Read More The 6 Most Important Preschool Skills for Your Child to Learn
If you’ve ever witnessed a toddler tantrum, you know that it is incredibly challenging to stay calm as a mommy. You tell your child something they don’t want to hear and then a distressed whining starts. That whine is often followed by a piercing cry, stomping, and flailing. A hot wave rushes through your chest… Read More 6 Tricks to Stay Calm During a Toddler Tantrum
