Practical Positive Parenting Advice and Resources
Public libraries are a wonderful asset, especially when you have little ones to keep entertained. They offer story times, music classes, art classes, and of course have shelves overflowing with books on endless topics. But having a kid friendly home library is also very important! Continue reading below to find out why every kid needs their own home library, how to create and fill your home library, and how to encourage more reading at home….
Step-by-step guide and photo examples for how to make a book nook for kids
A great way to encourage reading is to dedicate an area of your home to reading by creating a book nook. I put together a fun, cozy DIY idea for how to make a book nook for kids. This is a simple project so that the kids can help you to create their special area. If you are a seasoned DIY’er please feel free to used more advanced techniques, perhaps chalk paint, stain, stencils, or decoupage. I chose just to use very simple solid colors of paint so that even the newest DIY’er can accept this challenge!…
This 1-Minute Blender Salsa Recipe is exactly that—a super easy homemade salsa recipe that you can whip up in just seconds using your blender or food processor.
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Last year just before summer break, I was strolling through my local Costco when I came across a display of Scholastic Summer Express workbooks. They were bright, eye-catching, and seemed to touch on a variety of subjects. For under $10 each, I ended up purchasing two and thought these might be great for the kids to work on after school let out in order to avoid summer learning loss!…
Science experiments for kids are a great way to encourage learning over the summer! It can be super fun (& educational) to get messy, & the warm weather of summer gives you a great excuse to go outside & do just that.
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Below are 30 science experiments for kids along with links to their tutorials:
I have also been really happy with our MEL Science kit subscription! We signed up for the chemistry boxes, and they send some serious materials for you to be able to use. Everything is right there in the box for you with very clear and simple instructions, but you still get to do amazing experiments. These aren’t just kitchen science experiments where you could find the ingredients at your local store – they are the real deal! If you have a kid into chemistry, I’d highly recommend a subscription…
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Who doesn’t love a good Dr. Seuss quote?! Below is a free Dr. Seuss Reading Quote printable poster. Save, share, print, and frame. You can hang it (or even just tape it) near your bookshelf, in your playroom, or wherever you want to remind your kids just how important and fun reading can be!
This printable is created by Karissa Tunis
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Below are fun resources that will help keep your kids learning at home and all summer long, enjoy!
5 Free Printables to Encourage Reading at Home
The Importance of a Home Library
How to Create the Perfect Book Nook
30 Science Experiments for Kids
How to Avoid Summer Learning Loss
5 Ways to Enhance Fine Motor Skills at Home
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Karissa Tunis is the co-owner of both the parenting website Adore Them and the family event company Milestone Family Expos. Through these ventures she is able to share inspiring, heartfelt insight with large audiences within local communities and across the country! Her knack for all-things-organization allows her to balance content creation, brand partnerships, and event planning without losing sight of what she wants for her own family. Despite her busy schedule, Karissa also makes it a priority to spend quality time with her husband and three children. You will often find her volunteering at her children’s schools, cheering them on from the soccer sidelines, or enjoying the great sites of Charleston, SC with her family.
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Pack up and go learn with this fun Travel Word Search and extra spelling practice. Be sure to check out Education.com for more ways to learn while playing!…
Every year before we head to the amusement park, I start to panic and research personalized wristbands, tattoos, and tracking devices for my kids. My younger son is a known wanderer. And the thought of losing him at a crowded amusement park is terrifying! I have come across super simple tips like writing your number directly on your child’s arm with a sharpie, and while this is effective, it also feels a bit odd. Tattoos, personalized bracelets, and smart trackers also all have their unique pros and cons; BUT… I recently came across the perfect solution… DIY Child Safety Bracelet.
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These are the type of wristbands that they put on you at practically any event that you go to. They are durable and last all day despite dirt, water, sunscreen, and whatever else you can throw on it. If these wristbands are good enough for water parks to use, they can outlast anything else too 😉
Most kids are used to these type of child safety bracelets by now, and they don’t mind wearing them. Keep these in your car or travel bag with a sharpie to be able to grab any time you need them, or fill out a whole bunch of them ahead of time so that you can just grab and go!
If your kids are headed somewhere with the grandparents, you can simply write Grandma’s name and number on the wristband. If your child has an allergy, you can write that on there too. You can list any information that is going to be helpful & keep your child safe wherever you are!
These child safety bracelets are made to be customized to wrist size so that they go on easily, but your kids can’t take them off on their own. This is a key safety feature! Whether you are at an amusement park, at the beach, flying somewhere, or simply taking a day trip, you can feel a little more at ease knowing that should your child wander off, someone can get a hold of you quickly!
[Read: How to Set Expectations for Your Kids and Improve Child Behavior]
But really, the sky is the limit! Get creative with your child safety bracelet and do whatever will help out you and your family 🙂
[Read: 30 Summer Activity Ideas for Kids (with Free Printable)]
Note: Always, always, always be vigilant when you are with your children. Do not let a simple child safety bracelet cause you to take your guard down.
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We hear all the time how important it is to open up the lines of communication. Communication improves relationships with partners, friends, and coworkers; but we can’t forget that it also improves our relationships with our children.
Taking the time to have a genuine conversation with your child can be so much fun and so insightful! It also helps to build up a great family bond, which is why we are offering a few family conversation starters to go a long with each curated collection of content….
The kids are bored. You are exhausted (even more so than usual). It is hot outside. You can’t afford anything extravagant (groceries are expensive). So, to save your summer and your sanity, I’ve rounded up a few free (or almost free) activities that you can do with your children over the next few months. Below are 5 ideas for free family fun.…