There are lots of games kids can play outdoors when they are given a flat paved surface. Kids' parents or even their grandparents may remember playing some of these activities when they were younger. None of these outdoor games for kids require much equipment – they only need a jump rope and a small bouncing ball. Kids Playground Games Jump Rope Jingles Although there are many popular jump rope jingles that get passed from kid-to-kid at the playground or schoolyard, kids can also … [Read more...]
Print this Tracker for Your Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge
Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read to. What's funny is, Nate is a better reader at 7 than Bella was. But, he prefers to be read to. Do you have book lovers in your house? Our local public library is our friend this summer. It's so lovely to visit and check out stacks of books. I've even added a library app and been checking out audio books for me. I just need to make more … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Get Your Kid to Break Bad Habits
From nose picking to thumb sucking- there are a plenty of inappropriate habits that your little one might pick up over the course of his growth period, and just like with temper tantrums, these can be difficult to handle. So how exactly can you help your kid break bad habits? Keep reading to find out just that. Helping Your Kid Break Bad Habits Work With, Not Against As a parent, when you’re educating or pushing your child to overcome his bad habits, you automatically turn the … [Read more...]
10 Important Tips for Organizing and Cleaning with Kids in the House
Children, as the saying often goes, are a blessing. However, they are also closely akin to a natural disaster when it comes to keeping a home clean and organized. To keep your home from looking like something that should be condemned, follow these tips for cleaning and organization in a home with small children underfoot. Tip #1: Limit the number of toys. It’s wonderful that we live in a place and a time in history when our children are so abundantly blessed. Never before have … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Stay Calm When Angry with Kids
If you’re angry with your kids, the last thing you want to do is yell at them and heighten the situation. You may be wondering what you can do to stay in control of your emotions. While it’s certainly not easy, it can be done. Here are four ways to keep calm when angry at your kids: Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Walk into another room for a few moments. Do whatever you can to stay calm, maintain your composure, and avoid responding the way you may want to. Let your child know … [Read more...]
Ways To Communicate Better with Your Children
As a parent, it’s so important to communicate effectively with your kids. The problem is that it can feel like you’re speaking two different languages, at times! Putting some extra thought into how you talk to your kids can help solve this problem. Here are some tips on how to communicate better with your children: Give your children your undivided attention. You know how your kids play their video games and stare at their computer, while only half talking to you? Adults can … [Read more...]
Tips for Hosting a Winter Picnic!
Picnics can be fun at any time of year, not just traditionally in the summer. Exploring outdoors is exciting in the colder, winter months, and great to blow the cobwebs away after being cooped up indoors too long. Tip 1 is an obvious tip: always dress suitably, including hats, gloves and scarves, to keep the chill out of your bones. Tip 2 is another obvious one: food provides energy, which helps keep us warm, so don't delay and prepare a winter picnic. Thermos flasks are great for keeping … [Read more...]