Kids

Messy play has a ton of benefits for children and can teach them many necessary life skills you would never have thought of. Find out why the awesome benefits outweigh the inconvenience.

Planning the perfect play date can be stressful for parents and children alike. Figuring out logistics like where to have the play date, what activities to do, whether food should be included, how long it should last, and what rules should be followed can be overwhelming. But with just a minimum of effort you can be prepared for any occasion and plan the perfect play date for your kids.

Never stress again about camping with little ones. I’ve got a whole checklist of items for you to make it super easy to pack for your next camping trip!

This post was written in partnership with Evivo. All opinions are my own. We are well and truly into the holiday season now, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been overindulging in all sorts of holiday treats! Who can resist those delicious baked goods this time of year, eh? But I must admit that …

Introducing a new baby to your toddler can be hard, and how you handle it will make all the difference. Make sure you help create a strong bond with these tips.

Summer is here, the kids are at home and the excitement is in the air! You have to keep the toddler occupied, somehow. Here are 20 fun activities you can do with your kid this summer. Plus, download the free printable Summer Bucket List for even MORE ideas! 1.    Build a bonfire Go to the …

Back in June of this year, I had the pleasure of attending the BlogHer 2017 conference in Orlando. It was my second year attending, and I knew that I would be exposed to some amazing experiences. While it is full of inspiring stories, incredible women from all industries and a ton of learning, what I …

I don’t give a lot of thought to my own Kindergarten experience, if I’m honest. It began with Mrs Purillo, at Lacy Elementary in Warren, Pennsylvania – a school that hasn’t even existed since just after I finished there. I learned my alphabet. I learned Humpty Dumpty and Little Rabbit Foo Foo. I had to …

As you are beginning your homeschool program with your children, we are happy to share our free homeschool guide with you. This list of great resources is a perfect place to begin. From covering where to find resources, to how you can help your kids with the transition and even state regulations, we have you …

Everyone always asks how to keep kids socialized while homeschooling. This question is in fact, one of the most annoying ones a homeschooling parent will be asked. As a way to remind you and those who are curious about homeschooling that there are multiple ways to keep your kids involved in learning social skills, we …

As you reach the high school years, you may begin wondering how to go about securing scholarships for homeschoolers. While it isn’t as simple as some from a traditional public school may find, it is definitely not impossible and actually quite easy to manage if you know where to look and what to do. This …

Homeschool standardized testing can be one of the most frustrating and frightening parts of your school year. Since many states now require this as part of your annual reports, it has become more and more concerning for many parents. If you are currently required to take homeschool standardized testing, or simply wish to do so …

If you’ve ever participated in a homeschool group, you know how wonderful they can be for sharing struggles, making friends, and ensuring your children have some different people to hang out with and learn from on occasion. Creating your own local homeschool group can be tough, but there are a few tips to make it …

As a new homeschooler, you may be worried about abiding by state homeschooling laws. Since this is a vital part of your homeschooling experience, we have some tips for helping you to understand terminology, your rights as a parent, and how to make the most of what is available to you within your individual state. …

Whether you are new or old to homeschooling,g creating homeschool portfolios is one challenge that many parents dread doing each year. While they are often necessary as part of your state requirements, they are also a great way to look back on your kids progress to evaluate what is working and what isn’t. These tips …

A transition from public school to homeschool may seem like a daunting task for you and your children to face, but not when you are prepared with a few simple tricks up your sleeve. While there are big differences between a public school environment and a homeschool environment, you can make the transition with few …

Free unit studies are some of the best resources homeschooling parents can utilize with their children. A unit study gives you flexibility to adapt for any age range, and is often equipped with ideas and printables that work with every subject in your schedule. We love utilizing unit studies to give the kids a break …

Keeping your budget low while homeschooling is easy when you utilize this list of Free Homeschool Curriculum. Our list includes over 100 resources for free lesson plans, complete curriculum or resources to use for lesson plans. This encompasses preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school needs. There are some sites listed with complete curriculums and …

There are tons of great homeschool organization ideas out there to help you stay on top of the clutter paperwork, and supplies you keep on hand. We’ve gathered some of the best tips, as well as found our favorite resources for storage to share with you in one location. This year, your homeschool classroom organization …

This past week has been hard. My worst fears were realized when my four year old answered my request for him to stop hitting his brother with, “I’m going to KILL myself. THEN you’ll be sorry!” Angry because he didn’t get his way during a temper tantrum, he shouted these words into my face, his rage evident …

Potty training a toddler can be a frustrating experience. I remember starting with Dexter when he was around a year old just to get him used to it. It didn’t take at that age, and we tried again at 18 months. He was really starting to get the hang of it, but then Dan came …

This last week has been hard. Last Monday, we put the kids back into daycare. Dexter for two days a week and Dash full time. This all in an effort to make sure they both get social skills and interaction. Daniel, in particular, needs to be around other people. He’s had mama full time for …

This is Dexter. He is two years old. He loves to be Batman and Superman and Spiderman. He’s a real boy’s boy. He pretends he is flying, and he captures the baddies who threaten us. He is the sweetest little troublemaker you’ll ever meet. Some other things you might like to know about Dexter: He …