In honor of Throw Back Thursday I thought we would talk about some of my favorite childhood toys. This may either date me or make me seem very young, depending on your age! Here we go! 1. Believe it or not the Furby, that was recent hottest Christmas toy. I wanted one of these so bad in elementary school... in the 90's! lol My parents brought me a couple boxes of my childhood things last time they came to visit and my old Furby was in one of the boxes! Now my daughter has claimed … [Read more...]
Touring the NICU at Children’s Mercy Hospital
Being a pregnant Mom has me really interested in all things baby right now. When I was offered the opportunity to tour the Fetal Health Center including the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital as part of the Children's Mercy Mom Ambassador program I was really excited.The beginning of this pregnancy brought a little bit of uncertainty as I dealt with the possibility of having complications from the Zika Virus. A month before I got pregnant my family had traveled to a Zika infested area and … [Read more...]
Dosing Dilemma Decoded by Children’s Mercy
This post has been sponsored a Children's Mercy Hospital Mom Ambassador. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ. When it comes to giving your kids medicine, each medication is a little bit different. It is always a good idea to be cautious when giving your kids medication. Not only can dosing incorrectly affect your child in the present, but in can affect your child in the future.Currently, Children’s Mercy is exploring a new platform, aptly called GOLDILOKs, that helps … [Read more...]
8 Things We Can Tell Our Children to Build Their Confidence
As an adult, I lack confidence in certain situations, so I can’t imagine how children feel. Unfortunately, a lot of times children look to adults to build their confidence and we fail them time and time again. Children feel small in this big world, so it’s important that we make them feel like they can do anything! I don’t know about you, but I want my children to feel powerful and unstoppable (as long as they aren’t resisting naptime).#1. You can do this.Oftentimes, it takes several … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Build Your Kids’ Confidence
As a parent you want to raise kids who are happy and healthy, and these ways to build your kids confidence will make that easy to do. From the day they are born you only want great things for your children. Focus on their strengths and abilities to help them become strong and independent individuals that will be successful in every area of their lives. 7 Ways To Build Your Kids' Confidence Encourage their strengths. This comes as early as babyhood when you praise them for doing the right … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Planning a Kid Friendly Vacation
It’s safe to say that kids and adults do not travel alike. What adults like, children seem to be the opposite. If you plan on taking your kids on a vacation, it’s important to plan a kid friendly one. Here are some tips for planning a vacation the whole family can enjoy.Make Sure There are Kid ActivitiesNot every vacation destination has your children in mind. It really does take time and effort to find a kid friendly place for your children. Although once you find right place, you’ll … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Overcome Picky Eating
If you have a picky eater in the house you probably have spent many a meal wringing your hands in frustration, sighing the sigh of tired moms begging their child to take just one bite, and bargaining with them just to get a few bites in their bellies. While I won’t lie and tell you I have a foolproof way to get your kid’s to eat better I have learned a few things that make getting the little critics to eat a bit more healthy food. 7 Ways to Overcome Picky Eating 1. Start offering them … [Read more...]
GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Real Underwear Specifically for Night Time
My son was a late bloomer when it came to potty training and being willing to use the toilet. As parents it was very frustrating but we had learned from our first child that things work out better in the long run if we wait until the child is ready. So we waited... and waited. Finally, he gave us some clues that he was willing and interested so we jumped on the potty training bandwagon. He learned really fast since he was older than most children who typically potty train.In the … [Read more...]
Trunki – Fun and Unique Items for Kids
I'm excited to partner with Trunki on my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are my own.I LOVE getting my children items that are fun and useful. This morning was like Christmas in October when I told my children to gather in the play room and I brought in an armful of goodies from Trunki. The kids were so excited to check out the colorful assortment of items I place in the room.Trunki send me a Toy Box, a Paddlepak and a Yondi - kids travel pillow. Toy Box Trunki makes the coolest toy … [Read more...]
101 Animal Puzzles – Perfect App Spanning Many Ages
Thanks to Little Clever for sponsoring this information in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.My family has too many devices in our home. On those devices are tons of apps that are meant to help educate, offer fun and a challenge for my kids. While we do try to limit their screen time, I am also a big fan of apps that serve a purpose. 101 Animal Puzzles from Little Clever is my new favorite app for my family (available in the Apple App Store, Amazon App Store and Google … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to ‘Teach My Toddler’
Teach My has partnered with Making of a Mom in the 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. Regardless of compensation all opinions are 100% my own.You've heard the phrase "Kids are like sponges" right? Well it's true. My toddler who is 21 months old is walking proof of that. He loves learning. He loves doing any activity that will help him learn his numbers, shapes, colors or alphabet. Back when he was a little baby, he and I would play with the Teach My Baby Learning Kit. Now he has graduated to … [Read more...]
My Potty Training Plan – For my 3rd Child
Thanks to Pull-Ups® for sponsoring todays discussion. You might think that since I am now about to begin potty training my 3rd child that I am a pro, or it should be relatively easy for me. This would be a giant mistake! HA! Every time I start the potty training journey, I give myself a pep talk and tell myself a list of what NOT to do. I tell myself:Do NOT rush the process. Do NOT pressure the child to use the potty Do NOT get upset when they continually have … [Read more...]
Back to School with MinuteClinic
Disclosure: I have received promotional consideration from MinuteClinic. For us Back to School is right around the corner. My kids go back in the middle of August. This year is even more exciting for our family because we will have a new Kindergartener. While it is exciting for my son to be growing up and starting school, it also means time for more vaccinations.I am in my early 30's (I hate admitting that!) but even I can still remember the day I had to get all my … [Read more...]
10 Fine Motor Building Activities
A child's development is something we often take for granted. Some skills come easily. Some skills take work. As Moms, we can often help our kids develop and sharpen their skills with the right activities. I have 3 children that have struggled with their Fine Motor Skills. These skills are the ones that involve all the small muscles in our bodies, and are often combined with our hand eye co-ordination. It is easy to help your child develop these skills. Here are 10 activities that will help … [Read more...]
Educational Play Everyday
I am working together with Teach My to inform you of these new sets. All experiences and opinions are my own. yours may differ.Last year I introduced you to Teach My, a company dedicated to making fun activities for children to help them learn. Take a look at my previous review to learn about the Teach My Baby, Teach my Toddler and Teach My Preschooler sets. Now the sets are getting more detailed by talking about Baby Animals, The Solar System, Time and Continents and … [Read more...]
