This past summer, one of my children was stung by a bee. It was not anything crazy it was just a bee sting. It did not help that it was on her face, or that she was stung twice, or that everyone involved in the situation completely overreacted. What did matter was that she got …
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What is a Temper Tantrum? Temper tantrums, meltdowns, uncontrolled outbursts, hysterics, children screaming and stomping their feet, call it what you want, but it is a display of emotions by a child (or an adult). There are reasons for a child to have a temper tantrum. Some reasons are easy to find, while others require …
Kids Get Bored easily I do not know about your kids, but mine get easily bored. And I am not sure I understand this. I mean, they have toys, and games, and bikes, and swings, and I would not hesitate to say they have pretty much everything they need and more. Yet, somehow they get …
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What is Summer Without Sidewalk Chalk? Summer is just around the corner, and keeping kids occupied is on everyone’s to-do list. And what better way to keep your kids occupied than to let them go crazy with some sidewalk chalk. If you are looking for activities that keep your kids mentally stimulated, while having fun, …
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Learning Never Stops Summer and swimming and hanging out at the pool are all synonymous at our house. The once the pool opens for the summer, my kids will spend as much time there as possible. And swimming is great fun and a great way to use up all that kid energy that seems to …
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There Is No Need To Be Bored This Summer Summer is quickly approaching, and for some, it might already be here. And there is nothing more troubling for a parent than bored children. And what is even harder for parents is having bored children and not having any idea of what you can do with …
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Another Mother’s Day is Around the Corner As a mother, I hesitate to plan my own Mother’s Day, but hear me out! There are lots of reasons this is a fantastic idea. If a mother is involved in the planning and creating of this day, it cannot be a disaster or a disappointment. I decided …
A Birthday Party During a Pandemic It has been a year now since the first lockdown. It seems like we are stuck in groundhog day, the movie. Things are slowly starting to improve, but not entirely and not totally. There are still things that are different. And many things will probably be like this for …
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Parenting On The Weekend… Being a parent is a daily challenge. There is always a new obstacle to overcome or another tantrum to deal with. And after a long week of work, and school and homework and chores, on the weekend, you just want to relax and have a win. No chaos, no stress, no …
things to make St Patrick’s day memorable Every year, on March 17th, there is a big hoopla about St Patrick’s day. There is some religious meaning behind it, which eludes me. And honestly, I am more excited about the fun that can be had. I am not talking about the stuff we did in our …