Save Your Sanity On A Family Road Trip
When we plan for a family road trip, the first thought I think is how to remain sane. Reducing the stress level that you know will rise during long hours in the car is a prime focus. You can save your sanity on a family road trip. Preparation is key and no, it does not take a lot of fancy devices...
The Reality of Life with Twins
Try four hours of sleep MAX per night, two sore biceps from carrying two babies around, and a memory that is lifeless. That is life with twins during the first year. When I was pregnant with my twins (baby 3 & baby 4), I read a lot about twin development during pregnancy. I asked friends who...
Exploring the Scientific Method with Children
In our unit study on geology, we added an activity for exploring the scientific method. Growing our own rock gardens, or crystal gardens as I call them, was engaging for the kids. They got to prep the entire activity. We followed the steps of performing an experiment. Crystals begin to grow pretty...
Using Lonely Times to Invest In Yourself
Our neighbors kept to themselves. There were never kids playing outside. We did not even feel like we had a community of support. My husband was going to travel for work, so this situation was not ideal. Using lonely times to invest in yourself can be a positive. It just takes a mindset shift to...
Top 5 Benefits of Word Searches for Your Kids
As a parent, finding activities that can keep your kids entertained and foster their cognitive development can be very challenging, especially with all the screens and technology around us today. One activity, however, that has stood the test of time and has a plethora of benefits is word...
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