With so many people working from home with kids right now who before coronavirus would otherwise be working outside of the home, it can be a major adjustment. Especially since kids are not in childcare so having a distraction free zone, is next to impossible. I wanted to share some tips to hopefully help make the transition easier and more productive. Not everyone has the luxury of being able to implement all these tips but I hope that this post will be able to help all working parents even just a little bit! Tips for Working ... Read more...
Top 20 Home School Resources for When Kids are out of School
The Coronavirus is hitting us all very hard. It's so important to remember that this is so much bigger than each and every one of us individually and we have to be kind and think of others. Self quarantine/social distancing is not something we would ever choose to do BUT for the greater good, and in comparison to the danger of those with suppressed immune systems, undergoing treatments, and the elderly, it really isn't that bad. Mason is currently out of school for the foreseeable future, as I'm sure a lot of your kids are as well. ... Read more...
Activities to Keep Your Toddlers Busy During Long Breaks From School
I know in our current world situation, with new developments happening hourly here in the US and globally, parents are concerned about what they're going to do if their children's school is shut down due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As of right now, Mason's preschool out till April 13th. But, that isn't to say that in a few weeks or days, that couldn't change! I know that our governor, Gavin Newsom, has made a statement that schools may not open for the rest of the school year. That is a scary thought for parents and kids as I'm ... Read more...
Potty Training a Toddler Boy: What Worked for Us
Potty training a toddler is never easy but I feel like potty training a toddler boy is extra hard. Mason really didn't want to potty train. We tried on a few occasions but he resisted so much and threw insane tantrums and fits that it was more than a little overwhelming for all of us. We probably waited a little too long to start since I really didn't want to push him to potty train. He's now three and a half and I was tired of changing diapers so I said enough is enough! So what worked for us? I'm sharing everything we did to ... Read more...
National Fire Prevention Month: Protect What Matters Most
This post was sponsored by Kidde Fire Safety as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. October is National Fire Prevention Month. As a fire family, we feel it is so important to share this message. Mason is still too young to understand everything we do to protect our home and what matters most to us. We feel the best way he will learn is by watching what we do and through play. Mason loves that his daddy is a fireman and has so many fire trucks that he plays with. ... Read more...
