Kids

Here you’ll find articles regarding kids. This is primarily a collection of articles based around fun kids activities, whether they be solo play activities, learning based, or fun things to do as a family. You’ll also find a few parenting tidbits here as well as ideas for gifts, birthdays and fun traditions!

How to Declutter Kids Toys (and Why You Should!)

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No matter how many kids you have or how old they are, one problem all parents have to deal with at some point is the overabundance of toys. Every birthday and Christmas the toys pile up. In our family, there are even toys added on for holidays like Easter and Valentine’s Day! It’s never-ending. That’s why it’s important to declutter kids toys on a regular basis. The importance of decluttering kids toys There are so many reasons it’s important to declutter kids toys. Your own sanity not being the least of them. When kids have fewer toys, a few amazing things happen that you wouldn’t expect. The most counterintuitive is that they will actually play with them more! Zach had … More…

How to Make Your Family Feel Loved with Small Surprises!

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There are all kinds of ways to make your family feel loved. Telling them you love them, hugs and kisses, and spending quality time with them are some of the most obvious ones. But I think that small gestures, surprises, are the best way to make your family feel loved. Why a surprise gesture is the best way to make your loved ones feel MORE loved! Once a week, I get to pick up Zach from school. Normally, his Dad picks him up after work. But on my off day, I pick him up early so he doesn’t have to go to childcare after. Since he’s little, he’s only there a few hours. Which means I have just enough time … More…

The Importance of a Bedtime Routine for Kids & How to Create One

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Creating a simple bedtime routine for kids is one of the best things you can do. Both for a happy, well rested child, and peace in the house. When kids have a routine, they’re less likely to fight bedtime and more likely to have sound sleep. The routine in our house is really simple. After before bed we get pajamas on, brush our teeth, read a couple of books (or a few chapters of a book), go potty and get a little drink of water, and then go to sleep. We also lay down with him for about 10 minutes or so. We either talk a little or sing a few songs. He in no way needs us to lay … More…

6 Awesome Educational Kids Shows

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They say kids shouldn’t watch too much TV and I totally agree. Too much TV isn’t a good thing. That being said, there are some educational kids shows I’m okay with my son watching as much as he wants. Obviously, I’d prefer he do something active or enriching, but that isn’t always a possibility. There are also times where I need him to do something that’s a little more calm and relaxing and doesn’t have his little body and mind firing on all cylinders. In those moments, these educational kids shows are AMAZING. This post contains affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links will provide me with a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your … More…

The Best 4 Year Old Gift Ideas

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Are you looking for an amazing gift for a special four year old in your life? I’ve compiled a list of 4 year old gift ideas just for you! Whether you’re searching for the perfect birthday, Christmas, or other special gift, this list has what you’re looking for. All of these are toys, books, games and other items that my 4 year old absolutely loves. They are sure to be a hit with yours as well! Additionally, most of these can be used solo or with the family, so there are lots of options for play. Best of all, there are options for every budget. How to Select the Right Gift Before you start looking for a gift, there are … More…

9 Fun & Easy Fall Crafts for Kids!

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I love Fall. In fact, if it weren’t for the fact that Winter is lurking around the corner, it would absolutely be my favorite season. With the weather cooling down, it’s the perfect time to grab the kids and start doing some Fall arts and crafts! To get you started, I’ve compiled a list of some of the cutest Fall crafts for kids! Arts and crafts are great any time of year, of course. I wanted to find some that would get us ready for all of the changing leaves, apples & pumpkins, and crisp air. We love rock painting and hiding, but that will probably more of a Summer project since it’s partly an outdoor activity and it gets … More…

How to Keep Kids Safe Around Dogs

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Choosing to have dogs in a home with children is a decision many parents make. And it is a great one! I cannot imagine my childhood without our lovable German Shepherds or our Siberian Husky mix who lived to be nearly 18 years old. They were my protectors, my playmates, and a source of constant entertainment in our home. Naturally, I want to provide my son with those same memories. But, if there is one thing I learned throughout all of those years with our dogs, it’s that they are animals. Animals who can and will act on instinct, usually to protect themselves. Even though we love and trust them, and they do us, it is critical to always be … More…