A beautiful quote continues to echo in my mind as COVID continues to rampage our country. My kiddos explore every little nook and cranny of our apartment complex, climbing trees and hiding in bushes they hadn’t really noticed in the past. Their little territory has grown and now encompasses the whole complex. They have been […]
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Empowering Children in a Mask Wearing World
We recently arrived at a mask wearing breakthrough with my daughter. Our little girl had a fabulous sparkly mask that she would don happily on the rare occasion that we ventured anywhere that they would be required, then abruptly changed her mind. She stomped her little foot and said, “no! I won’t wear a mask!” […]
Free At Home Summer Camps!
This has already been a bit of a crazy summer. With COVID cases on the rise and stir crazy children, not to mention cancelled trips, camps and birthday celebrations, it is hard to find great things to look forward to. I have been impressed with the many resources out there to help parents and kids […]
4th of July Watercolor Fireworks
Happy Independence Day! I love this holiday. Summer is full of excitement and happiness, especially when you are a kid. I remember playing in the sprinklers and staying up too late and watching fireworks. I loved the parades and festivals and general all around cheeriness. My Grandma’s birthday is on the 4th of July (she […]
Free Summer Reading Rewards!
Ah, summer. Nothing really beats it. Remember being a kid, and you FINALLY have some freedom and time to relax, sleep in, watch cartoons, and run rampant through the neighborhoods? We would play Ghost in the Graveyard and Sardines and be up to all kinds of shenanigans. Summer can be wonderful for children’s development. As […]