Preschool
Related activities for preschoolers to help with their growth and development.
10 Fun Screen-free Activities For A 3 To 5-year-old
Going through a period of quarantine at home with the kids has opened up my eyes to the various activities that are available for my two boys who are 4 and 5 years old. So I have decided to blog about it as well and to let you know which activities were really fun and helped to reduce the tv or computer exposure time. These activities also allowed for more fun, exciting and interactive play. So here is a list of my 10 favorite toys and products that offered various developmental exposure that is recommended for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Have you also found any activities that…
How To Properly Wean A Child From Breastfeeding
When it comes to breastfeeding, as moms we all want to do our best to supply our children with the nutrients that they need from breastfeeding. However at different stages in the process, sometimes it is time to wean from breastfeeding, depending on your particular situation. For some moms, it can be a sudden process, while for others it can be after two years of non-stop breastfeeding. I have breastfed my eldest child for a year and my youngest for two years (yes two years!). The weaning process was however different for both kids. It was a quicker no-fuss process with my first child, as I became pregnant with my…
10 Tips On How To Survive Homeschooling
For some veteran parents who have already started homeschooling, HATS OF TO YOU! For the many others who have just transitioned to homeschooling post-covid-19, I completely understand what you are currently experiencing. I have been a homeschool mom with my youngest until pre-kindergarten and also did homeschool with my eldest up until 1st grade. Is homeschooling currently pulling your hair out? Then here are 10 tips on surviving the transition. What has your experience been? Please feel free to ask your questions or concerns below. I will be happy to help you! “Throw the schedule out the window. You will rarely follow it!.” 1. Help Get the help you need…
Do’s and Don’ts of Overnight Potty Training
Welcome to the world of potty training, specifically overnight potty training. The one as parents we dread getting accomplished. We may have finally accomplished potty training yeah! However, we forgot the oh-so-messy nighttime stuff. So for those who are struggling with this task, I completely understand. I am a mom of two sons, one is 5 and the other is 4. No matter how many potty training classes I took to help with their transition, both potty trained so differently. It didn’t matter what techniques I used because it all depends on the child and their comfortability with the process. My 5-year-old potty trained really early but still struggles with…
Battling Mealtime Struggles With Kids
Nutrition is important for children. Their bodies are continually growing and changing as they progress in age. If I were to guess what was one of the most problematic areas for parents before the age of 5, I would say it’s mealtime struggles. The “mealtime blues” I call it! The humdrum moment of trying to figure out what your toddler will eat and if they will actually sit and eat what you give them. Mealtime struggles can be quite a challenge for many parents, especially children before the age of 5. We tend to spend time preparing the meals only to find out that they will say NO and may…
Steps For Managing Sibling Conflict
With multiple siblings especially the ones closer in age, there will always be opportunities for sibling conflict and rivalry. Whether there is a fight for a toy, or sharing the same space, you can expect a challenge with behavioral issues that may arise as a result. Sibling conflict can happen for many reasons. One of the major reasons can be because of frustration or anger when things don’t go the way that a child wants them to. Many times children may fight if they do not know ways to handle conflict or in some cases express their emotions. What can we do as parents, however, to lessen the effect or…
Parenting Techniques For Disciplining Kids
When it comes to parenting, PERFECTION is not expected. Each individual is unique in their own style of parenting. Parenting styles can also be influenced by your own belief system, culture, or background, especially when it comes to disciplining kids. It is always important however to keep informed and get expert advice on parenting tips that you can implement at home for disciplining kids. Just because grandma “spanked” does not mean that you have to do the same. I am always learning and researching ways to implement new parenting ideas with my own kids, especially when it comes to discipline. While on my quest to learn new parenting techniques I…
My Top 10 Favorite Baby Products
After two pregnancy experiences and many trials and errors with baby products on the market, I have created my favorite Top 10 baby products of all time unless something better hits the market. Yes, I am guilty! I have tried many baby products on the market and I am sure expert moms can attest to that as well. I know this will be very helpful for not only our first-time moms but every mom can learn about other products as well. These are the products that I have used and loved for both my kids! What are your favorite baby products? Please feel free to add to my list, or…
A Mom’s Guide To Raising Boys
Before I had my first child, I wanted a boy. I wanted a boy because I grew up in a household with two sisters and no brothers. So I always wondered what it would have been like to have brothers. That all made sense when I had my two boys 17 months apart (Yikes!). Now I know what it’s like raising boys. Yikes is not even the word to describe these two lovable boys of mine. My nonexistent gym membership involves staying active with them and my gym shoes never made it to the actual gym. How is that for a boy’s mom? But be assured ” boys will be…
BPA And BPS Free Bottles And Sippy Cups
These BPA/BPS-free bottles are heaven-sent. With the increasing concerns of toxic chemicals in plastic feeding bottles and sippy cups, these provide some alternatives on the market to ensure the safety of your children. Most of the plastic baby bottles on the market, however, are made with polycarbonate plastic (#7), which could leach an endocrine-disrupting chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) into your baby’s milk. If you are looking for an alternative to plastic bottles or not toxic products these are some choices to consider:- Have you also found any BPA/BPS bottles that you could share? Please feel free to add to my list, or ask your questions or concerns below. I would…
