Almost 50% of kids aged 3 to 5 years lack even a single parent-supervised outdoor play session per day, according to a recent study done by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute. In fact, kids aged 10 to 16 years only spend 12.6 minutes each day on relatively vigorous outdoor activities. We’re raising a young generation […]
Wow! Raising kids is tough. We all know it as parents. Just when you think you mastered one skill, the next challenge comes along. It can feel frustrating, difficult and hard to maintain a positive attitude. Here are 12 positive parenting techniques to help you build a stronger connection with your children without losing your […]
Need a quick activity to print for the kids to do indoors during this cold weather? This Find and Color the Winter Gear activity is perfect. Just download your FREE copy, print and give to the kids the next time you unplug or just need a minute of quiet time. Benefits of the Find and […]
How to Draw a Baby Unicorn – I know how much you all LOVE unicorn stuff so for the new year, how about learning how to draw a baby unicorn? It combines “baby new year” with unicorns! This one is super adorable and you can download it at the bottom of the post. After you […]
The Scarcity Factor and Children I came to an amazing realization today after almost 19 years of parenting about the scarcity factor and children. Do you know what the scarcity factor is? It is basically the fear of missing out. If there is less of something, we seem to want it even more right? Marketers […]
As parents, we understand that self-confidence is important in teenagers. Frequently the emphasis is often on girls’ self-esteem, boys need to be confident, too and often struggle just as much (although perhaps in different areas). Here are some tips to boost self-confidence in teens. Boost Self-Confidence in Teens Tip #1 – Recognize Your Talents It’s […]
Are you looking for a FUN, brain-boosting activity to entertain the kids this Christmas? Here is a look and find Christmas free printable from Growing Play. You can download it at the bottom of the post. Practice Visual Perceptual Skills This Look and Find Christmas free printable encourages children to practice the following skills: visual […]
Do you know someone who is struggling? Maybe you know someone who needs a little encouragement to keep striving to reach their goals? Perhaps you have a teenager in your life who could use some support right now. Here are 25 encouraging phrases for family members and friends. Before we get to the list, you […]
I love fingerprint art! It is so simple to create and cute. This FREE Christmas fingerprint art printable includes the step by step directions to create a fingerprint Santa, Christmas tree, and holiday bell. Download the free printable at the bottom of the post. You will need ink pads in red, green and yellow for this […]
Being happy and satisfied with your life is a fantastic place to be in. A place where you should feel extremely grateful. If you feel as though this is you, have you thought about how you could brighten up someone else’s day? Do you consider how to show kindness to others? A small act of […]