When putting in the work to get a birthday party for boys off the ground, it’s worth considering some general challenges, and the best solutions to them. From deciding on a theme that will work across a whole party, to choosing food, games, and hiring entertainment, you need to break down each area, while remembering to get help from friends and family on the day. Birthday parties for boys or girls are broadly similar, and will more likely feature a mix of children during the party; this means … [Read more...]
Crane USA Hippo Belly Glo Review and Giveaway
Today I am reviewing a Hippo Belly Glo from Crane USA. This adorable night light has been very welcome in our home since its arrival. The Hippo's light has two features. It has a solid white light, or a colored light rotating between red, blue and green. Here is what Crane USA says about this Hippo Belly Glo night light:Puts light where your child really wants it… right by the bed Turns on automatically when it gets dark Choose soothing white light or shifting blue, red and green … [Read more...]
Disney Pixar Annouces Finding Dory
Can't wait for this: STILL SWIMMING! Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to Dive into Theaters November 25, 2015 Ellen DeGeneres, the Voice of the Beloved Blue Tang Fish in 2003’s “Finding Nemo,” Shares Plans for the All-New Big-Screen Adventure BURBANK, Calif. (April 2, 2013) – When Dory said “just keep swimming” in 2003’s Oscar®-winning film “Finding Nemo,” she could not have imagined what was in store for her (not that she could remember). Ellen DeGeneres, voice of the … [Read more...]
Because I’m Your Dad
DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE RELEASES BECAUSE I’M YOUR DAD BY AHMET ZAPPA In Ahmet Zappa’s first picture book for children, Because I’m Your Dad, a dad like no other promises to give his kid a childhood like no other. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father, guarantees intergenerational appeal: “Because I'm your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more…because … [Read more...]
Celebrate And Learn On International Children’s Book Day
Tuesday 2nd April is international children's book day and is the perfect time to encourage your child to read more. There are so many books out there to choose from, a vast range related to different topics so there will always be something that will interest your child. It is great to let their imaginations run wild with a story and it will help develop both their reading and writing skills too.International children's book day started in 1967 and the 2nd of April was chosen as the date to … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Child Welcome a New Sibling into the Family
Sharing his or her loving and protecting parents is the last thing a tiny tot or a young kid would want to do. If not catered properly, this feeling might give rise to a sibling rivalry amongst the children. Forget welcoming, the older child will start detesting the thought of having a sibling who according to him will become the focal point of all your care and attention. It all depends on you as parents to deal sensitively with this issue. Make Your Child Welcome His Younger Sibling It is … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter with Your Toddler
Easter is one of the most fun holidays for children, and why shouldn’t it be, it is filled with vibrant décor, Easter egg hunts and is an overall lovely time for family and friends to spend together. It’s a great holiday to dress up your toddler in bright spring outfits and to venture out to meet the Easter bunny. If this is your first Easter with your toddler, then you should definitely make the experience fun for him or her. Easter is a great holiday for arts and crafts, family time, and fun, … [Read more...]
Puzz Story!
The makers of Puzz Story ought to be proud! This is an awesome lesson in History! Their slogan is “The book, the puzzle, and the poster combine to form a new exciting educational product for children.”This was so much fun my little children. At 4 and 6 they had a blast learning what all the puzzle pieces were called and liked looking at the “map” after it was all put together. I was actually surprised at how much they knew! They knew different dinosaurs, mammoths and saber tooth tiger, and … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Children to Sleep at Night
A dysfunctional bedtime routine is a nightmare that all too many parents face; getting your children off to sleep at a decent time, without power-struggles, is essential to the health of the whole family. A peaceful night-time routine needn’t be a luxury; claim the evening as your own with these simple steps to a successful bedtime:Encourage calm A successful bedtime routine starts long before reaching the bedroom. Children need to understand the process of winding down before … [Read more...]
Keeping your Garden in Good Shape
Keeping your garden tidy and presentable can be a real challenge when you’ve got kids. The garden is one of the main play spots for suburban families. This creates a trade off between the garden being used as a practical area or a decorative space. However this gap can be narrowed with some clever garden maintenance/planning techniques. Any family garden will never be entirely decorative; but it can still be kept in good shape.First off you need to assess what the main uses of your garden … [Read more...]
How to deal with teething
Teething can be a nightmare for both children and parents, but it’s inevitable and thankfully, there are some ways to make the process a little less stressful and painful.About teething Teething is the process of the teeth erupting, it usually begins around the age of 6 months, but every child is different. Some children are born with teeth already, while others don’t get their first teeth until after they’ve celebrated their first birthday. The front teeth (the incisors) are the first to … [Read more...]
Poinsettia Craft
Getting in the mood for Christmas!! Here's a cute craft for ya!What you'll need: Green Paper, Red Paper, Yellow Paper, Paper Plate, Scissors, Pencil (or marker, pen, etc), Glue (or tape or stapler) First thing they'll need to do is trace their hands several times on both green and red paper. Depending on the their hand size- I'd say they'll need 10-12 of each color. My kids got seriously sick of cutting out hands, so I cut the plate to … [Read more...]
Cute Thanksgiving Treat!
My preschooler and her classmates take turns bringing the snack to school. She just happened to be assigned the last day before Thanksgiving break, so we decided to make something festive. Now, normally we take something healthy- so don't judge me!! I saw several versions of this treat, but decided the others were more intensive than necessary (drawing with icing, etc) and they all added more cookies and candy while using frosting as the "glue". I just can't feed my kids that much sugar!! And I … [Read more...]
Volunteering at the Equine Rescue
I was talking to my friend, Rose, on Friday and she mentioned that she volunteers at a Horse Rescue. My daughters absolutely LOVE horses, but have never really had the opportunity to be around them. I asked if she would mind us tagging along with her and off we went! I had no idea there was a place like this in our area! It is called Hope in the Valley: Equine Rescue and Sanctuary- click here for the website.Rose's kids were so sweet and patient with my girls- I was really impressed! They … [Read more...]
Icky Sticky! Fun craft things you can do with your kids for those cold winter days when they are stuck indoors
Winter can be a difficult time for a parent as children spend last time playing in the garden and more time indoors stuck for things to do. Instead of popping on their favourite DVD or computer game why not get creative with some fun arts and crafts? Not only will it keep them entertained for hours but it will also improve their learning skills and give them something to be proud of! Christmas Crafts Christmas is on the way and what better way to celebrate than by making your own … [Read more...]
