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Need some easy to transport snacks for the beach? You might want to rethink some of those ideas (we’re looking at you, juicy peaches!) Check out our list of the best beach snacks for toddlers (and bigger kids, too).
Summer is approaching and that means beach days – which we LOVE. But it also means sand – which we, well, DON’T.
Sand gets everywhere – in our clothes, our bags, and worst of all, in our snacks. And since kids can’t go ten minutes at home without a snack, it’s a sure thing they can’t go a few hours at the beach without one!
So if you’re the kind of person that panics and brings a bag of potato chips and a few super ripe peaches as a beach snack (what were you thinking??) here are the best beach snacks for toddlers and big kids, too!
Keep Playdough Time Exciting with Playdough Prompts for Toddlers
Looking for ways to change up your toddler’s playdough play? Check out these fun playdough prompts for toddlers for fresh new ideas!
Let’s be honest here- we haven’t always been the biggest fan of our kids’ toddler playdough activities. Especially first thing in the morning. But with a little time and attention, we’ve found some exciting new ways to play with playdough that have managed to change our mind.
So whether you’re looking for a super soft homemade playdough recipe, playdough centers for preschool, or even a way to improve your child’s scissor skills, we’ve got ideas to help keep your playdough time fresh and exciting- even (especially?) for that early morning sensory play.
Read on for our comprehensive list of toddler playdough activities (and our FAVORITE homemade playdough recipe).
With a limited attention span and fast growing skills, it can be very difficult to stay on top of baby activities that will keep your baby engaged all.day.long. And with the first year being crucial to kids’ development, the pressure is on to find activities that will keep your baby happy, playing, and growing the way they should. Making up a baby schedule can seem overwhelming- there are so many things you’re doing just as you navigate keeping this person alive – but by sticking to basics and establishing routine daily activities for babies, you can really help to create a daily schedule for babies that will leave both you and your child feeling fulfilled.
Creating a daily routine for babies helps to make sure that they are progressing in the key areas of language, cognition, gross motor, and fine motor skills.
They seem like heavy concepts (and they are), but when you break them down, there are super fun and simple ways to help babies learn the basic skills they need to be successful in toddlerhood and beyond.
We think you’ll find that by fitting each of these activities into your baby’s daily schedule, you’ll be nurturing their growth, and having lots of fun at the same time.
So without further ado, here are the ten things that you should fit into your daily schedule for babies.
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Looking for a fun way to take your gender reveal up a notch? If you want to have a gender reveal that has everyone talking, you’re going to want to check out this Gender Reveal Game review. Why is this guessing game for a gender reveal party the next big thing? And how does Gender Reveal game work? Read on to see!
If you’re pregnant (or even hoping to become pregnant) you’re probably already getting excited about finding out the baby’s sex. And now folks are amping up the excitement with gender reveal parties to share with their family and friends – or to find out themselves.
So if you’re wondering how to plan a gender reveal party, we’ll help you out with the three most important things you need!
Can Your Child Ditch Night Diapers? Pro Tips for Night Time Toilet Training
Is your child ready to start night time potty training? We’ll show you the readiness signs, and give some clever tips for transitioning to going diaper free at night.
So you’ve been out of diapers during the daytime for a while, and your kid is on the fast track to a life without potty accidents. But now it’s time for the more daunting part- night time toilet training. So where do you begin?
It’s true that potty training during the daytime is harder in a lot of ways. There’s more chances to use the bathroom- and thus, more chances to miss the opportunity. The potential for embarrassment goes up as your kid ventures out into the world without underwear, and you have to be prepared for a potty accident at any time.
But with night time potty training, there’s potential for something even worse- a late night, sheet-changing, whole-house-awake situation.
If you feel like you’re ready to figure out how to night-time potty train, rest assured- this will happen eventually. But when is the right time to start night time potty training? And how do you get your kid to stop using pull ups at night?
We’ve got all the answers you’re looking for about night time toilet training all in one place for you! Read on for night time potty training tips you can really use.
