The go-to comprehensive list of board games for 2 year olds that will help you find the perfect game for your toddler. Looking for games that are educational and fun too? Many of our top picks have won numerous toy awards. I'd choose a board game with my kids over pretend play any day, which is why I'm a huge fan of researching the [...]
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50+ Best Simple Games for 2 Year Olds and Up
The ultimate list of games for 2 year olds includes board games, DIY games, classic games, free online games and apps, learning games. All of these can help boost your child's focus, memory, problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking skills. Post may contain affiliate links which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small [...]
How to Deal With Kids Tattling vs. Telling
I can hear her barreling down the stairs between sobs. She runs into the kitchen and announces, "He...he...he's not sharing with me!" It's almost as if she's searching for something to say that will entice me to handle the fallout between her and her brother. Before I can respond, my son swoops into the kitchen and announces, [...]
31 Printable Affirmation Cards for Kids – They’ll Actually Use
Inside: There's huge benefit to using children's affirmation cards if done with a few important concepts in mind. But, there are a three big mistakes I notice. Post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affirmation cards for kids seem to be all the rage these [...]
9 Quick & Clever Mealtime Hacks for Busy Moms
Inside this post: All-time favorite mealtime hacks for busy moms to save time, money and sanity. Use one or all of these mealtime hacks to make life easy when your patience is running razor thin. My husband is awesome in the kitchen. He loves to cook for our family on Saturday nights and he makes the best dinners! Our kids just [...]
How to Build Cooperation, Independence and Listening Using a Printable Schedule for Kids
Inside: Whether you're looking for a toddler schedule or school-aged routine, this printable daily schedule for kids is customizable and can work for any age! "What time do your kids go to bed at night?" a friend asked. When I responded with 7 pm, her jaw felt straight to her pregnant belly. I half-smiled because on the [...]
Best Morning Routine Tips and Tricks Your Kids Will Actually Follow
Morning routines for kids can transform the trajectory of your child's day. My kids are slugs on weekday mornings; on weekends, they are up before the sun rises. It's like...they know, which is why routines make such a difference to keep weekday mornings stress-free! I've been doing routines with my kids since they were newborns [...]
When Motherhood Feels Heavy, Remember This…
When I first learned my friend Sarah fell pregnant with her second baby, I was beyond elated for her. Pregnant with my second baby as well, it’s always a fun feeling when your friends are pregnant right along with you. Plus, Sarah was already an amazing mom to her toddler boy. I knew this next addition to her family would be so incredibly [...]
5 Unspoken Truths About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
I grabbed my keys while staring blankly into the distance and simultaneously uttering one simple sentence to my husband, “I’m leaving now.” Through my peripheral vision, I could see him raise his brow, glance in my direction, and nod once. I think he knew better than to ask where I was going or what I was doing. Maybe he knew I [...]