Finding Joy In The Journey
9 Breakfast Smoothies For Kids and Toddlers! These healthy smoothie recipes for kids make an excellent part of a healthy breakfast or a nutritious snack for after school. They are great for adults too so be sure to make a little extra for yourself! Enjoy one of these sweet and easy smoothie recipes with fruits … Read more
Having Potty Training Books on Hand is a Must When Toilet Training Toddlers! Kids learn so many of the things they need to in life through relatable characters in books who set examples for their behavior. When it comes to learning to do #1 and #2 like a big kid, books are, as usual, a … Read more
Transitioning from Naptime to Quiet Time When the time comes for your toddler to drop the last nap, it can be a challenging stage for some. I know it was for us. Naptime battles can be frustrating and exhausting some days. Eventually, you may feel like you are the one losing the battle and decide … Read more
A Nice Plus One To The 4 Gift Christmas Rule For Families Limiting Christmas presents has become a popular way for families to not overindulge in excess and to calm some of the Christmas chaos. What Is The 5 Gift Rule For Christmas? As parents, it’s definitely easy to get carried away and buy too … Read more
When the leaves start to fall and the air turns brisk, your thoughts may turn to Christmas. Before you know it, the snow will fly, the Christmas lights will need to be put up and the big day will be here! It’s always fun to get a few new Christmas books ahead of time to … Read more
Friendship Books For Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten and Beyond Once your little one hits preschool age, it’s a great time to introduce them to the wonderful world of friendship books. Enjoy discovering these picture books and stories with your children. Friendship books help preschoolers learn about making friends, how to be a good friend, inclusion, … Read more
School’s almost out and you may be wondering how you are going to keep your kids entertained all summer. Why not make them a summer bucket list? Whether it’s an outdoor scavenger hunt or a card game in the treehouse with Dad, it’s a good idea to have lots of options for summer fun at … Read more
How We Helped Our Son Overcome His Intense Fear Of Haircuts I had never seen my son so upset. I’m no psychologist, but I believe they call it fight or flight response. This was not just a normal ‘I don’t like this’ type of reaction, this was sheer panic, heart pounding, a massive meltdown. Could … Read more
What are STEM and STEAM toys and how do they work when it comes to toddlers? Some of my blog posts may contain affiliate links, from which I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. More info on that in our disclosure and privacy policy. The acronym STEM stands for SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, … Read more
So you’re ready to tackle potty training…Woohoo! It’s a major and very messy toddler milestone. But it’s also an exciting time, when you think about the end result, no more diapers! Before you ditch the diapers for good, pick up these potty training essentials. Trust me, things will go a whole lot more smoothly if … Read more