I saw something awesome on my local neighborhood app about a shamrock scavenger hunt and after trying it out, I thought I would share tips on how to set up a neighborhood scavenger hunt to help bring together communities and have some fun while stuck at home. How to Set up A Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt…
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15 Science Education Resources for ALL Grades
Its mid-March and 1/2 the world is stuck at home and trying to entertain and educate their children. With my expertise in science, I thought I would put together a list of resources for parents and educators to use to help teach their kids some science concepts and keep that love of learning alive! 15…
Happy 7th Birthday
Today you will wake up to the smell of fresh baked cake, with a yellow t-shirt on that proudly tells everyone around you that it is YOUR birthday. You will want me to do something special with your hair and you will tell me how excited you are to have everyone sing happy birthday to…
Our Experience Learning French with KOKORO Lingua
What if I told you that in just a few short lessons, your children could learn French from native speakers? Read on to learn how KOKORO Lingua is teaching my kids French in an engaging and unique way. Disclosure: I am partnering with KOKORO Lingua. All opinions are my own. What is KOKORO Lingua? A…
3 Tips for Taking Kids to Monster Jam
Monster Jam is a fun filled experience that the whole family can enjoy! With 5 shows under our belt, we wanted to share our experience and our top 3 tips for taking kids to Monster Jam. Disclosure: We are partnering with Monster Jam. All opinions are our own. Monster Jam Experience We have attended Monster…
The Importance of Building Intergenerational Programs
Disclosure: I am partnering with Providence St. Joseph Health. All opinions are my own. Five Generations When I was about 10 my extended family took some really amazing (picture matching dresses and ringtail curls) family photos. I can still remember what a big deal it was, capturing four generations, my great-grandma, my grandma, my dad,…
Is Your Child Difficult, or Do They Have O.D.D.?
Parenting is arguably one of the toughest and most important jobs we can have. No two children are the same and often as parents we are unsure if the behaviors our children are exhibiting are normal. Read this awesome guest post to answer the question, “Is your child difficult or do they have O.D.D?” and…
Tips For Helping Your Teen Land Their First Job
With the holidays just around the corner, seasonal jobs are an excellent way for your teen to explore the employment world. While there’s a good chance that your teen has already had a few babysitting jobs, a paper route or even a dog walking gig or two, landing their first “official” job is often exciting…
3 Reasons Dads Should Read To Their Kids
Reading is one of the most valuable gifts we can give our children. As a father, I am working hard to foster a love of reading and I want to share 3 reasons that dads should read to their kids along with some of our current reads that we are enjoying. Disclosure: This post…
Tips To Help Your Children With Bedwetting
Bedwetting is something that every parent or caregiver will have to help their child through. Check out our experience and some tips to help your children with bedwetting. Bedwetting Troubles Parenthood comes with ups and downs and a million different obstacles. One of those that many families deal with is bedwetting. Our pediatrician told us…