After sharing my list of the best audiobooks for children (ages 7-9), this post was requested. It was a lot of fun to create this list because lovesbooks, and audiobooks are no exception. Audiobooks allowRead More
The Favorite Books of My 8-Year-Old
I am always on the lookout for good book recommendations from other mothers for my children. It’s also where I found the majority of my favorites. As a way to pay itRead More
There’s Still Time
I saw a Tiktok clip the other day, and I wished I’d saved it. It touched me at the time, but I continued to scroll and it became lost in obscurity. SinceRead More
Strategies for Improving Kids’ Focus
Parents know that kids aren’t supposed to be still. Their attention spans are so short that they spend most of their time moving, playing and learning. To learn, kids must first developRead More
Fostering Intrinsic Motivation in Children
From the beginning, when Hailey was a toddler I knew that I wanted to see her driven by an inner force. I wanted to instill a thirst for problem-solving and a sense personalRead More
Strategies for Building Resilience in Children
I argue that a bit of protection during the early years can be a good idea. There’s no need to abandon a child. It can be beneficial to children in the long runRead More
Winter-Themed Books for Kids: Top Picks
Winter is cold, gray and sometimes even gloomy, but for children, it’s a magical season. There are snow forts, blanket forts, hot chocolate and sledding. Ice skating and winter sports are alsoRead More
Top Valentine’s Day Crafts for Young Kids
The Christmas season may be over but it doesn’t mean that winter will be a dull one! Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday for kids to enjoy making cute, colorful crafts. I’veRead More
Top Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
Saint Patrick’s Day is a reminder to end winter that spring is only a month away. You can make so many fun and colorful Saint Patrick’s Day craft projects with yourRead More
Books to Read Aloud to Kids During Autumn
The fall is just around the corner (8 days!) A different mood is in the air now that fall is almost here (8 days! As we return to our routines, the worldRead More