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Setting goals in uncertain times

Setting Goals in Uncertain Times

Keeping kids active indoors: indoor gross motor toys that your kids will adore and that you can have in your home without drilling holes in your walls and ceilings.

Keeping Kids Active Indoors: The Best Gross Motor Toys for Kids

Anxiety is part of being human. We all have things we worry about – both rationally and irrationally. Right now it feels like there is an awful lot to worry about rationally. This tips on helping kids cope with anxiety can make a world of difference as we all battle a lot of unknowns.

Kids and Anxiety: How to Help a Worried Child

daughter sitting next to working mom

How to Work at Home with Kids

Easy and Fun Ways to Celebrate St Patrick's Day with Kids.

Easy and Fun Ways to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Kids

Science for children: creative experiments using everyday household items. STEM activities for kids using household items

STEM Activities for Kids Using Household Items

Craft Posts

Spouting Whale Craft

light-up bugs tutorial

How to make light-up bugs

How to make doll clothes - a simple pattern anyone can try.

Easy to Sew Doll Jacket and Skirt – DIY Doll Clothes Pattern and Tutorial

Doodle Crate Review

Kiwi Crate Crafting Fun + Doodle Crate Review!

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Educational Activities

How do you choose a word of the year? Use this printable to get started! #wordoftheyear #newyear #kidsactivities

How to Choose a Word of the Year

Outdoor winter fun for kids! Fun ways to play with your kids outside in the snow this winter.

Snow Play! Outdoor Winter Fun for Kids

Easy Halloween Class Party Ideas for Kids

Easy Halloween Class Party Ideas for Kids

Exploring Geography: Thailand

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Family Travel

What to see in Edinburgh Castle - tips for visiting with kids!

In Edinburgh with Kids? You Need to See Edinburgh Castle

Visiting Craigmillar Castle with kids.

Edinburgh Castles and Museums for Kids: Week 2 in Edinburgh

Did you know that you can tour Sottish Parliament? Scottish Parliament tours bring government to life by allowing for hands-on look at history and government.

Did You Know You Can Tour Scottish Parliament?

The United States is full of incredibly beautiful public lands – federal lands and waters that are there for everyone to enjoy. It is also incredibly important to preserve these lands! This year, families of fourth graders are invited to visit federal lands and waters with their families for free through the Every Kid in a Park program! This privilege includes home-schooled and free-choice learners who are ten years old and their families. Learn more in this sponsored post!

Visiting Muir Woods

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Parenting Posts

A note and a request

Waiting for Ice Cream

11 Things About Me

Celebrating Spring!!!

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Tutorials

Sculpey clay earrings and other easy beginner polymer clay ideas

DIY Polymer Clay Earrings and Charms

Tiny Sculpey clay houses made by a 5yo

Build a Tiny Clay House Craft Tutorial

polymer clay yoda

DIY Polymer Clay Yoda Tutorial

Toddler reversible jacket

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