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Did you know you can easily recreate the magic of freshly fallen snow, but from the comfort of home? What’s better, is that you likely have everything you need right in your pantry. I’ve partnered with Babyganics to show you how to make this amazing snowy sensory play. You and your little explorer can create …
I was dreading this moment for years. Ever since we first introduced the notion of Santa... one day I would have to reveal that Santa isn't real. The first time my child even mentioned the possibility of Santa not being real was in kindergarten when he came home telling me that another child at school …
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Advent calendars are such a fun way to countdown to Christmas. They also provide a great visual for kids to see how many more days until Christmas. We've done different types of advent calendars over the years; the store bought chocolate ones, a book advent calendar, and my mom always makes one for the kids …
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Looking for a fun sensory activity for your little one that isn’t afraid to get a little adventure-filled and messy? This Tie Dye Cloud Dough is just the thing; using items you already have at home, so there's no need for a special trip to the store! This sensory play activity is SO totally worth …
I've made a few different cardboard DIYS over the past few years, and this is for sure one of my faves. All I used was: -cardbard -scissors -excacto knive -hot glue -markers One thing you should know about any activity/craft/DIY I make... it's only worthwhile to me if the kids actually spend more time playing …
You asked, here it is. My guide to toilet training/potty training/whatever you want to call it.... how I taught my kids to poop and pee in the toilet at the age of two. Let me set the stage real quick: my first child, I had no idea what I was doing. We were living with …
It's that time of year! The twinkling lights, the music playing in the stores, snuggling up on the couch to watch holiday-themed movies, the treats. . . I saved the best for last; treats! I have so many fond memories of making and decorating cookies from when I was young. And now it's something I …
Truth be told, I don't love the term "ready for kindergarten". My middle child starts kindergarten in just over two weeks and I couldn't be more excited for him to start this exciting new chapter of his life. As a former kindergarten educator who knows the ins and the outs, what have I been doing …
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Go grab yourself a bag of pompoms from the dollar store, the craft store, or wherever, because I have 15 super easy ways you can incorporate pompoms into easy, play-based learning activities for your little one. (Just keep in mind the small pompoms would be a choking hazard for very young children- please supervise them!) …
Routines and rituals are important to children. You probably already have certain routines in place for your child at home when it comes to different parts of your day. Take bedtime for example; bath, put on pyjamas, brush teeth, read a book, say goodnight. Chances are if you were to miss any of these things …
Awakened Childhood 