Tips and tools for keeping kids active indoors. This post will save your sanity with a houseful of kids in the winter! Try this spider web obstacle course for free indoor active fun for littles! Kids have so much energy!!! Keeping kids active is one of the easiest ways to keep them out of trouble. I am a huge advocate for making sure kids spend time outside, but … [Read more...] about Keeping Kids Active Indoors: The Best Gross Motor Toys for Kids
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How Do You Talk to Children About Death?
When someone close to you passes away, your entire network of family and friends are likely to be affected. Even if a death was expected, this is bound to be an emotionally turbulent time, and feeling overwhelmed, confused and stressed are all natural process as we grieve. For children, however, the grieving process can be even more confusing and distressing, especially if it … [Read more...] about How Do You Talk to Children About Death?
9 Ways to Make the Most of Newborn Parenting
Most parents-to-be dream of holding their newborn baby and looking after them – and most new parents find themselves more exhausted than they ever thought possible! These newborn parenting tips can teach you how to enjoy parenting - from the very beginning. Be sure to also read these tips on dealing with newborn sleep deprivation. 9 Ways to Make the Most of Newborn … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Make the Most of Newborn Parenting
How to Have a Great Hiking Experience with Kids
Kids thrive then they spend time outdoors! Use these tips to have a great hiking experience with kids - making memories and building family relationships. I would never describe myself as an "outdoorsy" girl, but I genuinely enjoy hiking with my kids. It's one of those parenting things that has really caught me by surprised. This past summer, I even took the four kids … [Read more...] about How to Have a Great Hiking Experience with Kids
How to Help Children Develop Leadership Skills {Raising Leaders}
As parents, we want the most for our children. With more and more skilled jobs becoming automated, it is more important than ever that our children have strong leadership skills in order to succeed in the workplace. Today I am sharing some great ways to help children develop leadership skills. 5 Ways to Help Children Develop Leadership Skills Our kids need leadership … [Read more...] about How to Help Children Develop Leadership Skills {Raising Leaders}