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How to throw a Jurassic Park Birthday Party

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My four-year-old son has never seen Jurassic Park. Sure, he’s seen a few scenes, in bits and pieces, but never the whole thing. Not even half. And he doesn’t have a dinosaur obsession like some kids do. He doesn’t even have a big interest in them, really. So when his answer to “What kind of birthday party do you want?” was a Jurassic Park birthday party, I was more than a little surprised. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I make a small commission, at no additional charge to you! Thanks for your support! I even took him to the party store to show him all of the various themes and … More…

5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids

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Kids constantly desire attention and affection from their parents. They all have different ways of expressing those needs, but it’s always pretty clear. Previously, I wrote about the five things our kids need most from us. A lot of those needs center around their desire to feel loved by us, their parents. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would share some ideas for making kids feel special and loved on that special day. It’s an excellent day to set aside time to celebrate with our kids and express our love. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance! Valentine’s Day is a day devoted to showing our love for others. As such, it’s a great day to show our love not only … More…