Our family has always struggled with skin issues. I had very sensitive skin as a baby and throughout my entire life. When we had our first son, he struggled with painful eczema. We eliminated the personal care products and skincare products with any kind of perfume or possible skin irritant, but still the skin irritation …
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Explore the top Nintendo Switch games that have received a stamp of approval from parents and are ideal for children. Uncover a variety of genres that cater top creative play, problem-solving and safe multiplayer experiences. The Nintendo Switch has established itself as a favorite for gamers of all ages. The console’s expansive library includes titles …
Cooking is not just a life skill, it is a joyful and educational experience that can start from a young age. Teaching kids how to cook not only fosters a sense of independence but also introduces them to the basics of nutrition and healthy eating habits. Whether you have a preschooler or a teenager, cooking …
In today’s digital age, it’s not surprising to see children captivated by screens, but what if those screens could offer a world of fun, creativity, and education all in one place? Enter Bentkey, the innovative video service designed with kids in mind. Bentkey is an exciting and enriching platform that is changing the way children …
If you have spent any amount of time with my family, you know that my kids LOVE sports of any kind. Our house and yard look like the local YMCA on some days. What I love about buying gifts for sports kids is that if they use the basketball or soccer ball you gave them …
It is summertime, which means the kids are home from school. No more waking up early and taking the kids to school, just lazy days, right? Well, factor in the fact that kids are home ALL. THE. TIME. and thus create more of a mess, what is a stay at home parent to do? Checklists! …
If you are a Texas mom, dad, grandparent, guardian or, of course, teacher, you know that Spring = STAAR season for our public school kids! So many are left wondering….”So how do I help my child prepare for the STAAR test at home?” Luckily, the teachers do a pretty fantastic job at helping prepare …
School Anxiety: What Has Helped Our Family A few years ago, our oldest started daily pre-k. Things were great at first, but they got worse. A lot worse. He started on a Wednesday and absolutely loved it. Thursday he cried and said it was because he didn’t like the noisy cafeteria, which they had to …
Scroll to the bottom to download and print your Father’s Day printables! Dad and Grandpa Fact Sheets! Father’s Day is coming up soon, and it’s time to think about fun, easy, low cost gifts to give Dad and Grandpa this year! I’m all about making memorable gifts that can be enjoyed and kept for …
While everyone in the country is getting into a groove with doing their schoolwork from home, I want to share what is working for us, and has worked for us for years: the checklist. I have found that my boys thrive on checklists, where they can see what they need to do in a day …