Parenthood
Chatting like I am expert in parenthood always makes me cringe a little. I’m just sharing what works for us and what I know about child development. I pray that these are the things you find helpful.
How To Encourage Independent Play
Need help trying to figure out how to encourage independent play in your toddlers or preschooler? I get it. I have a stage 5 clinger of a child, but I am not a saint of a mom. I need some space every now and again so that I can do things like cook, fold laundry,...
Why I Do Activities with My Preschooler At Home
One of the most common questions I am asked is “why do you do activities with your preschooler at home?” And gosh if that isn’t a loaded question. There are so many reasons we do fun activities at home. Spoiler alert, none of my reasons have anything to do with...
4 Things Every Kid Needs Daily
Motherhood is hard. I'm sure you've seen one of those memes about the mental load of motherhood and it is so true. We are constantly worried about our children. We want the absolute best for them. There are so many articles and well-intended friends out there sharing...
Black History Month for Kids
Black History Month for Kids Are you looking for resources to teach Black History Month to kids? This is an important topic and one that all kids should learn. My middle school history teacher used to explain learning history like this. The world is a big long movie...
52 Family Movie Nights
Family movie night is a big deal in our house. On Friday's we pick a movie and spend the night together watching a movie as a family. We dim the lights, pop popcorn, and make a fun treat. As a mom, my hope is that we set this tradition now and it continues to be...
Children’s Books with Diverse Characters
Children's books with diverse characters need to be in every home. I am creating this list of diverse children's books because I believe it is incredibly important for all families. As I began my research to find more books to add to our collection, I learned that...
Multicultural Toys and Art Supplies for Preschoolers
Multicultural toys for preschoolers are valuable pieces in your playroom. I am creating this list of diverse toys and art supplies because I believe it is incredibly important for all families and classrooms. Play is the most important job our children have. I remind...
Summer Essentials for Kids
I like to celebrate transitions, so as we head into summer I am excited to put together a little gift full of summer essentials for kids for my kids. Like I said, most of the items I am putting in this little summer gift basket are seasonal items that I would have...
Kids in the Kitchen
Cooking with your kids in the kitchen is HARD! While I cook with my kids regularly, I 100% recognize that having them in the kitchen with me is a challenge. It tests my patience, makes me nervous and anxious, and it usually results in a mess twice the size. I'm sure...