The best part of Halloween is obviously the candy. It’s all good when you have elementary school aged kids who are (for the most part) able to manage their sugar urges. They understand reasoning when you tell them that you’re putting it away, and eventually (at least in my house) the candy gets forgotten about…
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How to Plan a Fun Halloween Party for Your Toddler
Want ideas on planning a Halloween party for your toddler? Find ideas in this post sponsored by Tree Top! Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year to have a kid. Seeing little babies and toddlers dressed up and engaged in all of the spooky decorations brings me so much joy. Last…
Helping your kid choose a Halloween costume in 17 easy steps
It’s starts in about July every year. My daughter Ayva starts telling me what she’s going to be for Halloween. Sure, Halloween isn’t until darn near November, but homegirl has her mind set on her costume before school is even back in from summer break. This year, she was certain she was going to be…
Talking about fire safety doesn’t have to be scary
This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and SparkySchoolhouse.org. My daughter is a very cautious child. She isn’t a thrill seeker at all. I appreciate that trait in her since she’s super outgoing otherwise. I worry sometimes that she doesn’t pay attention to what she’s doing because she’s so busy socializing. Her…
How to help your distracted kid focus
My daughter is so easily distracted. I can relate because I’m the same way. It has nothing to do with social media or being overly stimulated, distraction is just in our genes! Over the years I’ve learned how to stay focused and finish things to completion before moving on to something else, and now I’m…