Making Mistakes is for April Fools April Fool’s Day Plans: Making Brown E’s My kids and I were all set with our April Fool’s Day plans – that’s right, just the night before we came up with an idea and dashed around madly to get everything done in time. We cut out letter E’s out…… Continue reading Making Mistakes is for April Fools
Category: Parenting Ideas
Parenting Ideas and tips
Valentine’s Day: Printing and Alphabet Practice
Valentine’s Day: Printing and Alphabet Practice Writing Up Valentine’s Day Cards with Young Children The idea of writing up and handing out Valentine’s cards is very exciting for children, but printing skills at the preschool to grade one age can vary widely. Some kids can write not only their own name, but print out “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”…… Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Printing and Alphabet Practice
Momversation
As a mom, I found I have to deal with situations that I never had to deal with before I had kids. Here is a word I came up with for describing what my phone conversations are now often like. The Momversation What is a momversation you ask? It’s when I call someone on the…… Continue reading Momversation
The Best Parenting Tool Ever – The Magic Wand
The Best Parenting Tool Ever – The Magic Wand You have found it! The best parenting tool ever! The magic wand. Tell folks you found it right here for free. It slices. It dices. It helps your kids deal with problems without even existing. What? Tell me more! Helping Kids with their Problems So how…… Continue reading The Best Parenting Tool Ever – The Magic Wand
How to Get Toddlers to Clean Up
Tips to Help Kids Tidy Their Toys Tired of picking up toys scattered around the house by little ones? Toddlers can learn to clean up after themselves. The key is to make them feel “all grown up” and have fun with helping around the house. It’s never too early to help kids learn about cleaning…… Continue reading How to Get Toddlers to Clean Up
Nobody’s Perfect Program for Parents
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program Looking to tune up your parenting skills or get some support on a parenting issue? If you are a parent of young kids in BC, you might want to check out a Nobody’s Perfect parenting program. Nobody’s Perfect is a free, helpful and fun way to improve your parenting skills, meet…… Continue reading Nobody’s Perfect Program for Parents
Pippi Longstocking Parenting
Pippi Longstocking Parenting Pippi Longstocking Parenting I owe Pippi Longstocking for more than my love of long striped socks and over-sized boots. What I remember best about this red-headed wonder child — more than her eccentric fashion, super strength and gold stockpile – was her epic fibbing. Now as a parent, Astrid Lindgren’s famous…… Continue reading Pippi Longstocking Parenting