If you're like me, you are caught up in the whirlwind of closures being announced and trying to make sure you have enough food in your house to last through a possible quarantine due to COVID-19. Schools in my area are closed for at least the next 2 weeks. The thought of kids being home indefinitely is a bit daunting. Working from home with a houseful of kids can be a big … [Read more...] about Productive Activities to do During a Lockdown
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18 Great Infant Pool Floats and Baby Pool Rings 2022
The first time we took our baby to the pool, it didn't quite turn out as I had imagined. I thought I would hold her and she would splash and be happy. However, all she wanted to do was wiggle out of my arms. I quickly learned holding a squirming child in the water is exhausting and anything but fun. Swimming with an infant can be an enjoyable experience, though, if you have … [Read more...] about 18 Great Infant Pool Floats and Baby Pool Rings 2022
Best Potty Training Pants
When it’s time to say goodbye to diapers, it’s time to say hello to something else. Eventually this something else will be regular underwear, but it’s not always the best solution right away, unless you enjoy cleaning urine off of your couch (and floor, and bed, and everything else). Enter potty training underwear. Why Potty Training Pants? The purpose of potty training pants … [Read more...] about Best Potty Training Pants
Unique and Fun Virtual Scavenger Hunt Ideas
I was first introduced to the idea of a virtual scavenger hunt by my son's first grade teacher. Amidst COVID quarantine, she was making extra effort to keep her students engaged while participating in Zoom lessons. One time she challenged them to step away for a few minutes to find something that made them happy. When they returned, everyone had a chance to share their item … [Read more...] about Unique and Fun Virtual Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Water Safety Tips for Young Kids
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the number one cause of death in children ages one to four. Eighty-seven percent of drowning fatalities happen in home pools or hot tubs for children younger than 5. Most take place in pools owned by family or friends. While these stats are certainly alarming, drowning is preventable with proper safety measures in … [Read more...] about Water Safety Tips for Young Kids