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Let your kiddos get their creative juices flowing by having them make their teacher a thoughtful gift for the first day of school. After all, those teachers will be in charge of a classroom full of energetic children for the next ten months. Now there’s no need to go out and buy a full spa […]

Written by:  Tésa Nicolanti As a tech blogger, I have tried out hundreds of apps and many of those have been for children. My kids have a tablet and while we regulate how much time they spend playing on it, I make sure to keep them full of educational apps for when they do. There […]

Want to remind your little ones of how much they are loved? Or maybe you want to wish them a great school day. Whatever the message, we have an adorable note just for them: simply print out the PDF and cut out the note you want to leave. A sweet little message will put the […]

When health reasons dictated that our family would transition to a gluten free household, I thought our days of eating “tasty” foods were over. I remember what it had been like when my dad was first diagnosed with Celiac disease seven years ago and had to go completely gluten free. It was really tough finding […]

We know you have the best intentions when it comes to routines, bedtimes, and healthy eating. To help, here we have six ways to get your family on track for a successful new year of school. Of course, don’t be surprised if your kiddos have other ideas and if nothing actually goes according to plan. […]

The lazy days of summer are quickly slipping away, which means the hustle and bustle of school, early risings and homework are on the horizon. I’m certain there will be some grumbling as we get back into the routine. After all, I don’t know many kids who celebrate the task of powering through nightly math […]

With “back to school” season comes the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, crisp paper, neatly organized folders, and lots and lots of runny noses, coughs, and that nasty stomach bug that your kid manages to catch every single year. To help avoid those situations, Dr. David Schindler, board certified family physician, offers some tips to […]

It’s a hard balance trying to hit the dinner trifecta: making sure they are pleasing to kids and adults alike, quick to pull together on a weeknight, and healthy to boot. But we have a few dinner recipes to the rescue that meet all three requirements.   Turkey Sloppy Joes with Slaw Here are sloppy […]

This back to school bookworm pencil topper is so simple to make that anyone can do it! We always make a few of these at the beginning of the school year and give them to our new teachers in a pencil holder.  It never hurts to come the first day bearing gifts! It is also […]

More and more research is being conducted every day that gives us a clearer picture of how young children learn. We now know more about what children need in order to grow emotionally and intellectually. For example, research shows that active, physical, and cognitively stimulating play is necessary for optimal brain growth and development. Research […]

Planning a family picnic is the perfect activity for fun summer learning. With all the outside games and food, it’s easy to see why your kids will never know you have a secret curriculum up your sleeve! Here are 15 great tips to make your summer picnics full of learning – AND lots of fun: […]

 Let’s face it – dads don’t get enough praise. More and more of us know the importance that dads have in their children’s development. They change diapers, read bedtime stories, and know their way around the various sippy cups in the cupboard. Dads put in just as much time with the kids as us moms, […]