Post-Christmas Toy Overload: Cleaning Out The Playroom
By MandyB on January 6, 2012 6:00 am
Wondering where to put all of the toys your children received for Christmas? When toy boxes, storage shelves, the playroom, and closets are already overflowing with toys, it poses quite the storage dilemma.
Clearing Up The Christmas Clutter
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By MandyB on January 6, 2012 6:00 am
Tips for Traveling With a New Baby
By Shawn Elyce on December 30, 2011 7:00 am
At some point, bundling up your new baby and hitting the road will happen. It may just be a weekend car trip to visit relatives, or an airplane ride half-way around the world, but it will happen. Traveling with a new baby does not have to be a daunting {read more}
By Shawn Elyce on December 30, 2011 7:00 am
Teaching Preschoolers Gratitude After Christmas
By MandyB on December 25, 2011 7:25 pm
Teaching preschoolers about gratitude after Christmas is no easy task. Chances are your little ones have worn themselves out trying to get on Santa’s good side. The last thing preschoolers want is someone lecturing to them about gratitude and thankfulness {read more}
By MandyB on December 25, 2011 7:25 pm
Butterfly Feet – A Craft You Can Make With Your Kids
By Amanda Wynant on December 21, 2011 5:00 am
An Easy Craft for Kids – Butterfly Feet!
Here’s a remarkably easy craft that makes a delightful gift for grandparents, or a great decoration in the house. It’s a butterfly – made from your child’s footprints.
Here’s your supply list {read more}
By Amanda Wynant on December 21, 2011 5:00 am
Charitable Holiday Activities for the Family
By Peapodsquadmom on December 13, 2011 7:40 pm
This is the season of giving. How better to emphasize that spirit of generosity than to get your whole family involved in volunteering or charitable activities? Here are a few of our favorite ideas:
Sign up for a shift as a family at a local soup kitchen.
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By Peapodsquadmom on December 13, 2011 7:40 pm
Tips For Teaching Preschoolers To Give Holiday Gifts
By MandyB on December 5, 2011 7:00 am
Teaching preschoolers to give gifts to others when their first language is “Mine! Mine! Mine!” can be especially challenging during the holidays. Giving presents to family, friends, and teachers can be frustrating and overwhelming for preschoolers {read more}
By MandyB on December 5, 2011 7:00 am
Creating Holiday Traditions With Your Children
By SarahB on December 1, 2011 6:00 am
When I was a kid, we had one holiday tradition: On Christmas Eve, everyone would be allowed to unwrap one gift. It was something to look forward to – a way to calm the excitement of anticipation of the next morning. Beyond that, though, we weren’t {read more}
By SarahB on December 1, 2011 6:00 am
Tips for Visiting Family During Thanksgiving Breaks
By Christiane Marshall
Visiting family during Thanksgiving can be a joy, but brings special parenting challenges. Some involve food; some behavior. Here are ten tips to help make visits more positive.
Food Challenges
My children ended up sick after holiday visits. It took {read more}
By Christiane Marshall
Tips for Helping Mommy Avoid a Meltdown at Thanksgiving
By Peapodsquadmom
Thanksgiving is supposed to be about enjoying time together with family. It’s supposed to be about expressing gratitude for the blessings in our lives. But really? It can be a stressful pain in the neck if we are not careful. So here {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom
Best Gift Ideas for Boys – Holiday Gift Guide
By SarahB
Boys can be tough to shop for, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are five of our favorite gift ideas for the boy in your life.
Rory’s Story Cubes
Not all games to challenge your kiddo’s mind need to involve a computer screen {read more}
By SarahB
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