Preschooler

Rest Time Benefits for Kids We all need rest, don’t we?  More than we probably get.  As our babies get older they start to drop nap times, and as they …

After school questions to ask your preschooler every day. Preschool is such a fun time for kids! So many new friends, games, and learning opportunities.  It can be bittersweet for …

7 reasons I want my kids awake after bedtime. Picture it, you put your kids to bed.  You’ve done the whole bedtime routine.  Teeth were brushed, songs were sung, and …

How a morning family meeting can set a positive tone for the day. ‘Mommy! It’s time for our meeting!’ I love hearing my 4-year-old say those words.  It shows me …

I love a solid STEM toy that is fun, grows with kids, and gives open-ended opportunities to play.  Legos check off each of those requirements.  They are seriously an investment …

How To Teach Your Little One To Be Kind. Kindness.  It’s an interesting topic when you think about it.  What does being kind mean?  Ben asked me this, and I …

Ben is 4.5 and still has nap time every day.  Yes, it is awesome.  No, I am not just lucky.  I will admit that my kids tend to be on …

I don’t really do Black Friday.  I just do not see the appeal of getting up early after a busy Thanksgiving and battling crowds to try to get some hot …

Childhood fears: Real vs. Fake Fear Fears.  We all have them.  Sometimes they are rational, sometimes not.  Fear has evolved as a safety mechanism, and it can be a helpful …

Starting preschool is such a milestone!  Ben started this year and I couldn’t be more proud of him.  (I could do with him not growing up so fast though!)  Ben …