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Read more about the article Super Cute Tissue Paper Shark Craft for Preschool Kids That Will Make You Smile

Gradeschooler (5-12 yrs) / Kid's Activities / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Super Cute Tissue Paper Shark Craft for Preschool Kids That Will Make You Smile

Kids love sharks and kids love crafts. For this activity, we did a shark craft! This shark craft requires some fine motor skills but is great for preschool-aged kids as well as big kids. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Learning While Crafting and Playing You might be surprised to find that crafting and playing are some of the most important ways young kids learn. A preschool-aged child is still developing various skills in their fine motor development, logic and reasoning, patience, and creative expression. Crafting and playing not only boosts mood but it helps children develop these skills. That…

August 23, 2021

Read more about the article 30+ Sensational & Mom-Approved Educational TV Shows for Toddlers

Gradeschooler (5-12 yrs) / Parenting Solutions / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

30+ Sensational & Mom-Approved Educational TV Shows for Toddlers

As a stay-at-home mom, I've come to realize that screen time isn't all that bad. For starters, it gets my kids to sit still while I accomplish other tasks or simply take a breath. But it's been really educational for them as well. I was one of those people who swore I wouldn't let my kids have too much screen time, but then I became a mom and reality kicked in! So, instead, I made sure to monitor the things my kids have access to on the screens and made sure to choose great educational tv shows since they were…

April 16, 2021

Read more about the article Simple Penguin Craft for Kids and Toddlers – Paper Handprint Activity

Gradeschooler (5-12 yrs) / Kid's Activities / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Seasonal Fun / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Simple Penguin Craft for Kids and Toddlers – Paper Handprint Activity

My kids and I have been super into doing crafts lately. But simple is always the best way to go to make things easier for me to set up, clean up, and for them to feel like they can do it all by themselves. This winter-themed penguin craft for kids is the perfect activity to do together. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Back to School Penguins Lesson With school back in session this winter, my son was learning about penguins in school. We've been doing virtual classes at home so my daughter and I can participate too and we…

January 14, 2021

Read more about the article Usborne’s Little Children’s Drawing Book for Preschoolers Review

Kids Education / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Reviews / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Usborne’s Little Children’s Drawing Book for Preschoolers Review

A lot of parents are learning how to homeschool this year, including me. My 5-year-old son starts Kindergarten this fall and I'm making sure to balance out our lessons with some fun. The Little Children's Drawing Book is a perfect coloring book for little ones. * This post includes Affiliate Links. This drawing book is ideal for preschool-aged children, where they are given the opportunity to complete patterns and shapes on different animals and activities. I love that it's not your usual, color within the lines type of coloring book, but instead, a drawing book where little ones can express themselves…

July 27, 2020

Read more about the article How To Encourage Communication Development In Your Young Child

Baby (0-12mo) / Parenting Advice / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

How To Encourage Communication Development In Your Young Child

Raising a little human is a tough task for any parent. We are responsible for teaching our children how to walk, talk, and be overall good human beings. A young child, as young as infancy, already begins to understand forms of communication, both verbal and non-verbal. There are several ways parents can encourage communication development in a young child. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in the Free Resource Library. Email First Name Free Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Two…

September 9, 2019

Read more about the article The Truth About Tinkergarten, Our Favorite Mommy and Me Activity

Kid's Activities / Reviews / Toddler (1-3yrs)

The Truth About Tinkergarten, Our Favorite Mommy and Me Activity

We recently discovered Tinkergarten and have fallen in love. Tinkergarten is a program for educating children in the natural environment through outdoor play-based activities. Initially, I signed up for a free trial class with the kids and it was so much fun. It was wonderful being part of a tight-knit community, getting dirty and exploring nature with the well-designed activities. So we signed up for Tinkergarten's summer session. At our first class, I started to realize how much we are benefiting as a family from this program. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in the Free Resource…

July 11, 2019

Read more about the article Potty Training Struggles and Tips + Free Printable

Parenting Advice / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Potty Training Struggles and Tips + Free Printable

Potty Training a child is a huge milestone but it is also a huge hurdle. This article covers all things Potty Training, including common struggles, our long journey with my son, and some of my best tips and lessons learned.You're welcome to scroll down to the bottom for the recap and additional tips. Make sure you subscribe to get the Potty Charts in the Downloads section. The Potty Training Hurdle Potty Training a child is a huge milestone but it is also a huge hurdle. Here you'll learn about common potty training struggles, tips on determining readiness, methods of potty…

November 8, 2018

Read more about the article Joining The Two Under Two Club With Colorful Perspective

Joining The Two Under Two Club With Colorful Perspective

Becoming parents of two under two is no joke. It was a thrilling a nerve-wracking adventure but also came along with some struggles, unwanted attention, and repetitive comments from strangers. Even through that, I wouldn't have it any other way. Deciding to Become Parents of Two Under Two My husband and I always wanted to have kids close in age. We had a set goal of having about three kids with an age gap of two to four years. Even after our first child was born we still agreed we wanted a second baby at some point soon. When our…

August 13, 2018

Read more about the article Baby Talk Is More Practical And Valuable Than You Think

Baby (0-12mo) / Parenting Advice / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Baby Talk Is More Practical And Valuable Than You Think

You've heard of baby talk, or child-directed speech. But did you know just how valuable baby talk is for infants and toddlers?By narrating my actions and breaking things down into steps with baby talk, I'm able to prepare my kids for what to expect. I started abusing baby talk to prevent toddler tantrums. Toddlers get frustrated when something happens out of their expectation so using baby talk helps to prepare them while also tremendously enlarging their communication and vocabulary. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in the Free Resource Library. Email First Name Free…

August 13, 2018

Read more about the article Managing Sensitive Baby Skin

Managing Sensitive Baby Skin

My daughter has always had that baby soft skin. To this day, at a year and a half, she still does. She's got that soft and fair skin that can easily be irritated. When she was a few months old she started developing some rash-like patches around her chest, arms and back of her thighs and suspected a food allergy or Eczema. Turns out she just has fair and sensitive skin, dodged a bullet! However, I do take similar precautions and use soaps and lotions meant for Eczema as well. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post.…

July 31, 2018

Read more about the article Celebrating Our Son’s 3rd Birthday

Toddler (1-3yrs)

Celebrating Our Son’s 3rd Birthday

This week our son turned 3. We celebrated the weekend before with a trip to Disney World and on his birthday we had a full day of excitement! Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Last month, my husband and I decided we would skip having a party this year and go to Disney for the first time with the kids. We live in South Florida so the drive to Orlando isn't too bad. We drove up with…

July 20, 2018

Read more about the article How To Plan Toddler Birthday Parties On A Budget

Baby (0-12mo) / Mom Life / Parenting Advice / Toddler (1-3yrs)

How To Plan Toddler Birthday Parties On A Budget

Everyone deserves to be celebrated on their birthday, including toddlers. But it doesn't have to be a huge bank-breaking party. I prefer to plan simple and exciting toddler birthday parties on a small budget. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in the Free Resource Library. Email First Name Free Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. Improvising Toddler Birthday Parties For my son's second birthday, I had to change his party location and setup within a few hours due to weather conditions.…

July 10, 2018

Read more about the article Car Seats & Strollers

Car Seats & Strollers

There are tons of carseats and strollers out there, and honestly there is no "best" for either category. Parents are looking for different things depending on their needs and their family size.I can't tell you which double stroller is the best out there, for example, because I haven't taken my kids out in all of them but I can recommend the one I have and the same goes for our car seats. I could add the carrier I used with my children but I will omit that since I did not love it for more than 6 months and I…

July 9, 2018

Read more about the article Toddler Gift Guide for One Year Old

Baby (0-12mo) / Gift Ideas / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Toddler Gift Guide for One Year Old

As a child nears the end of infancy they start to develop a lot more interest in objects and toys. So much changes for children between 12-18 months and 18-24 months. This guide will help you find an appropriate gift for a one year old based on growing developmental skills and needs.With the right set of toys they can explore and learn things on their own. They go from crawling to walking, or straight to running, while developing all new skills and abilities. Your child may still seem young for some of these at first but their brain development grows so much by…

July 1, 2018

Read more about the article Easy DIY Toddler Bed Rail Bumper – Solution for Kids Falling Out of Bed

Mom Life / Parenting Advice / Parenting Solutions / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Easy DIY Toddler Bed Rail Bumper – Solution for Kids Falling Out of Bed

Our son is about to turn three and for his birthday we wanted to upgrade him from a crib with toddler rail to an adult sized (twin) bed. He's outgrowing his crib and we were lucky his came with a toddler rail so its definitely time for the upgrade. Besides cost, our biggest concern was him falling off a much larger and higher bed. I figured I'd try a simple little DIY solution to help ease our boy's transition to a big boy bed using a few cheap pool noodles to create a toddler bed rail bumper. * This post includes Affiliate…

June 28, 2018

Read more about the article Skip Hop Foam Floor Tiles

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Skip Hop Foam Floor Tiles

My personal review of Skip Hop Foam Floor Tiles.I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. My Review I have two sets of both of these mats in these exact colors in my kids' rooms and I love them. We have hard floors at our house…

June 20, 2018

Read more about the article Super Practical Essentials For Baby & Toddler Water Fun

Baby (0-12mo) / Gift Ideas / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Super Practical Essentials For Baby & Toddler Water Fun

It's Summertime, which means most of us are trying to survive this heat by spending time by the pool or water. This guide is for Baby and Toddler water fun essentials. It includes all things swimsuits, rash guards, water shoes, and water toys. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in the Free Resource Library. Email First Name Free Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. Baby & Toddler Swimwear You can find baby & toddler sizes for swimwear anywhere you buy children's clothing. Personally prefer…

June 18, 2018

Read more about the article Nest Indoor Camera- Great as Baby Monitor

Baby (0-12mo) / Maternity / Product Reviews

Nest Indoor Camera- Great as Baby Monitor

My personal review of Nest Indoor Camera.I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. * This post includes Affiliate Links.If you're looking for a security camera or a great Baby Monitor Camera that you can view from your phone I highly recommend this one.We also love our Nest Thermostat, which works on the same App. How The NEst Cam Works Set Up It works via powered outlet and Wi-Fi so you can install it anywhere. You…

June 14, 2018

Read more about the article Ingenuity Toddler Booster Seat

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Ingenuity Toddler Booster Seat

My personal review of Ingenuity Toddler Booster Seat. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Looking for a Dining Table Booster Seat? This one is great! And it's available in multiple colors in varying prices. Ingenuity Toddler Booster Seat This is the second booster…

June 13, 2018

Read more about the article How To Style Baby Girl Hair: Battle that Wild Cowlick with Confidence

Baby (0-12mo) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

How To Style Baby Girl Hair: Battle that Wild Cowlick with Confidence

At a year and a half old, my daughter's hair has been growing from the back of her cowlick at her crown all the way to her eyes, making it a little difficult to manage. For us so far, it's been quite the battle to figure out how to style baby girl hair. * This post includes Affiliate Links. What Is A Cowlick? If you're not familiar with a cowlick, it's like a hurricane swirl that directs hair in different directions. It's a chunk of hair that has a life of its own. They are usually on the crown of…

May 27, 2018

Read more about the article How To Make Non Slip Socks for Toddlers – A Simple DIY Project

Mom Life / Parenting Solutions / Toddler (1-3yrs)

How To Make Non Slip Socks for Toddlers – A Simple DIY Project

When our babies start to stand, cruise, and learn to walk socks can become a slippery issue. In my home we don't wear shoes inside to avoid tracking in dirt and, in socks, it can be fairly slippery. But I figured out a way around the slippage, with DIY non slip socks for my toddlers. I expected to only do this little DIY for their learning-to-walk stages but we ended up loving it so much that I still do it just for fun. This really comes in handy because toddlers are runners and they're always distracted. Non slip socks make our…

May 25, 2018

Read more about the article Behind The Scenes Of Raising Multilingual Children

Parenting Advice / Preschooler (3-5yrs) / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Behind The Scenes Of Raising Multilingual Children

My husband and I come from mixed backgrounds and both migrated to the United States as young children. Our children were born here but we're raising them to be multilingual with the combined three languages we speak on a regular basis. People have warned us against teaching our children more than one language but we didn't listen. Thank goodness we didn't. Even though our children are still very young, they're pretty good at speaking English, Portuguese, and Spanish. We never doubted raising our children to be multilingual. My husband and I were both raised bilingual and we love it. Our…

May 16, 2018

Read more about the article Benefits of Toddlers Helping around the House

Parenting Advice / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Benefits of Toddlers Helping around the House

As a mom of two, I've found so many benefits from having my toddlers helping around the house. It teaches them a responsibility while we get to tackle house tasks and bond together. The Debate Over "Child Labor" There's been a lot of back and forth about kids doing chores around the house. Some say it takes away from letting a kid be a kid while others say it teaches responsibility. I think the real concern is, how it's enforced. Of course it's essential that a child does not grow up in prison-like conditions, where they are forced to do hard labor.…

May 11, 2018

Read more about the article Two Under Two Struggles While Grocery Shopping You Wouldn’t Expect

Two Under Two Struggles While Grocery Shopping You Wouldn’t Expect

Being a mom of two under two was the most exciting, yet complicated, phase of my life. And I faced some serious mom struggles every time I needed to go grocery shopping. Before you become a parent you think running errands is easy. You have two hands, a full cart to fill, and no problems. But with kids, you have to time things perfectly, accommodate them on your cart, worry about their safety at all times, entertain them, and still do your groceries.I've been lucky to not have had any major issues or disasters other than a few embarrassing moments here and…

April 27, 2018

Read more about the article Munchkin Miracle 360 Cups

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Munchkin Miracle 360 Cups

My personal review of Munchkin's Miracle 360 Cups. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. You've probably seen these quite a bit because they're very popular. If you haven't they're worth checking out! It might take your child a little time to learn how…

April 25, 2018

Read more about the article ez-pz Happy Mats

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ez-pz Happy Mats

My personal review of ez-pz Happy Mats. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Now that our youngest is growing up a little more we moved her from the highchair to the dining table with the rest of us and needed a decent placemat…

April 24, 2018

Read more about the article Terrific Benefits Of Limited Screen Time for Toddler Development

Baby (0-12mo) / Mom Life / Parenting Advice / Toddler (1-3yrs)

Terrific Benefits Of Limited Screen Time for Toddler Development

We all know watching too much TV or staring at our phones or computers for too long can harm our eyes. We've all been through those headaches. Babies and toddlers, however, have new and sensitive eyes that are still developing and cannot handle nearly the same amount of screen time as adults can. So is it okay to allow our children to watch TV with us or watch videos on our phones? What are the effects of screen time during toddler development? When is too young? And what/how should we limit our children's screen time?Doctors might tell you one thing but as…

April 22, 2018

Read more about the article 4moms Breeze Playard

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4moms Breeze Playard

My personal review of 4moms Breeze Playard. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. We purchased this playard a few years ago when we were expecting our first son, recently the 4moms company released new versions of their playards that are a bit smaller.…

April 21, 2018

Read more about the article Crocodile Creek Dinosaur Junior Jigsaw Puzzle

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Crocodile Creek Dinosaur Junior Jigsaw Puzzle

My personal review of Crockodile Creek Dinosaur Junior Jigsaw Puzzle. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Dinosaur 72 piece Puzzle 14" x 19" We got this for our son just last week because he has recently come to love doing jigsaw puzzles and…

April 21, 2018

Read more about the article IKEA Children’s Table & Chairs Set

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IKEA Children’s Table & Chairs Set

My personal review of Ikea's Children's Table & Chairs Set. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This particular set is sold with 2 chairs but it is also available with 3. We got this as a gift from the grandparents and it was…

April 21, 2018

Read more about the article Indigo Jamm Red Kitchenette Diner Playset

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Indigo Jamm Red Kitchenette Diner Playset

My personal review of Indigo Jamm's Red Kitchenette Diner Playset. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. We got this kitchenette for our kids as a Christmas gift and they love it! It comes with everything you see in the picture. Just about all…

April 21, 2018

Read more about the article OXO Tot Silicone Roll Up Bibs

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OXO Tot Silicone Roll Up Bibs

My personal review of OXO's Tot Silicone Roll Up Bibs. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I'm IN LOVE with these bibs! I was struggling with the kinds I had originally purchased for my child. He would pull on the bib and it…

April 21, 2018

Read more about the article Melissa & Doug Pretend Play Cleaning Set

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Melissa & Doug Pretend Play Cleaning Set

My personal review of Melissa & Doug's Pretend Play Cleaning Set. I wrote this because I highly recommend this product, and although I may get a commission from your clicks, I wrote this review out of my own intent to help others find good products. Disclosure: I have included some affiliate links throughout this post. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I purchased this over a year ago for my almost 2 year old, he was fascinated! Whenever he sees me clean something he goes to get…

April 21, 2018