Some days ago I was checking the activity calendar that I receive every month from my son's preschool and my eyes stopped on one of the colorful boxes. It wrote "Last day of school". I knew that school was ending soon but seeing how soon that day was brought me a lot of emotion. Next fall my son will probably go to Transitional Kindergarten so this is the last year spent at preschool. And I feel that I am not ready for this! Time went by so quickly and I never imagined that this day … [Read More...]
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DIY Father’s Day gifts from kids: A wonderful way to make dad feel loved
Inside: Discover a list of wonderful Father's Day gifts from kids that will make dad feel happy and loved. A few weeks ago, when I created the Mother's Day questionnaire for my son to fill in, he asked me if we will make one for Father's Day as well. I was glad to hear him say that and I told him that we can even prepare more handmade Father's Day gifts together if he wants. To my surprise, he quickly came up with more ideas: a medal, a homemade card, a list of all the things he loves … [Read More...]
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How to encourage kids to play independently
If I were to choose one thing that helped me keep my sanity when I went through busy, challenging times as a parent, that would be independent play. It might seem like an insignificant thing, but having some time to get things done without … [Read More...]
The best way to offer kids easy and fun things to do when bored
Boredom is good for kids. I'm a strong believer that it helps them become more creative and come up with awesome ideas on their own. I also strongly believe that it's not our job as parents to constantly entertain our kids. Playing with the … [Read More...]
23 easy and fun Easter ideas for kids that you can try at home
Easter looks different this year. We will not have Easter egg hunts at school or outdoor celebrations with family and friends, but we can still enjoy these days and make them special for our kids. If you are looking for fun Easter activities … [Read More...]
How to make your child’s birthday special during quarantine
Yesterday my son's best friend turned six and his birthday looked a lot different than we imagined a few weeks ago. I remember him happily planning his party, talking with his friends about all the things they do to celebrate, counting down the days … [Read More...]
How to plan easy and fun at-home activities for your kids {+ printable weekly schedule}
A playful schedule with easy and fun activities for kids When this year started I made a commitment to create monthly activity calendars for our family to enjoy together. I wanted us to be more intentional about spending quality time together, … [Read More...]
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End of school year countdown: An easy and fun way to celebrate at home
To say that this school year has been completely different than I expected would be an understatement. I remember all the thoughts that ran through my head at the beginning of the school year, when my son went to his first day of kindergarten. … [Read More...]
A 30-day reading challenge that will make story time more fun {+ printable book list}
After I created a reading journal for my child and decided to be more intentional about our daily reading time, I realized that we also need a list of nice books to read together. As libraries are closed during the lockdown, I used a digital … [Read More...]
All about mom: A lovely Mother’s Day questionnaire for kids
Inside: Download a lovely printable Mother's Day questionnaire for kids that will become a cherished memory for years to come! Many times all the efforts you make as a mom go unnoticed. Everything you do inside the walls of your home is a … [Read More...]
5 simple and meaningful (virtual) teacher appreciation ideas to try this year {+ printable}
Teacher Appreciation Week is just a few days away, and it's a wonderful opportunity to show teachers how much we appreciate them! This year, when we are celebrating this week during the quarantine, it matters more than ever to show our gratitude … [Read More...]
How to easily prepare a little surprise that will fill your child’s love tank
Inside: Discover 4 easy ideas that will help you prepare little surprises for kids that will make them feel loved! One evening my son came very excitedly to the living room to let me know that he found something in my closet. He refused to tell me … [Read More...]
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Last day of school interview for kids {printable}
Some days ago I was checking the activity calendar that I receive every month from my son's preschool and my eyes stopped on one of the colorful boxes. It wrote "Last day of school". I knew … [Read More]
DIY Father’s Day gifts from kids: A wonderful way to make dad feel loved
Inside: Discover a list of wonderful Father's Day gifts from kids that will make dad feel happy and loved. A few weeks ago, when I created the Mother's Day questionnaire for my son to fill in, he … [Read More]
End of school year countdown: An easy and fun way to celebrate at home
To say that this school year has been completely different than I expected would be an understatement. I remember all the thoughts that ran through my head at the beginning of the school year, when … [Read More]
A 30-day reading challenge that will make story time more fun {+ printable book list}
After I created a reading journal for my child and decided to be more intentional about our daily reading time, I realized that we also need a list of nice books to read together. As libraries are … [Read More]
How to encourage reading and make it more fun with a DIY reading journal for kids
There are more than two months since where stuck at home because of the quarantine and many things have changed in our life in these last weeks. One day we were talking about the things we plan to … [Read More]
All about mom: A lovely Mother’s Day questionnaire for kids
Inside: Download a lovely printable Mother's Day questionnaire for kids that will become a cherished memory for years to come! Many times all the efforts you make as a mom go … [Read More]
Limited time: Download the strategy that will help you set limits with calm and empathy, and encourage kids to follow your guidance without threats or punishments! 