An ongoing list of free online classes, activities, entertainment and more to help you survive social distancing, lockdowns, and quarantines. *Updated April 15, 2020 (Check back, as the list will continue to be added to!). Last week my focus was on setting up a homeschool and work from home plan. This week the reality …
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A simple, easy to follow homeschooling and working from home plan, with links to educational activities, free online learning resources, and a sample schedule. If you’re struggling with school closures and suddenly being expected to be your child’s teacher, these free sites will help you keep your kids busy and learning, while you get your …
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What age should a child have a TV in their room? Should I put a TV in my toddler’s room? Should there be a TV in my kid’s room or not? With so much information about how kids are spending too much time in front of a screen, many parents wouldn’t consider putting one in …
I can’t be the only parent whose kids’ toy boxes are overflowing this year. But what can you buy for a kid that they will enjoy as much as a toy? What can you do instead of birthday presents? Or Christmas Presents? Is it possible to find non-toy gifts for a one-year-old? When it comes …
The costumes have been added to the dress-up box, the pumpkins have been tossed into the compost bin and the decorations have been packed away until next year. All signs of Halloween have left the house. Except for that giant bag of candy hidden where the kids can’t reach. Are you ready to figure out …
How do you stick with healthy eating on Halloween? How can you keep Halloween healthy for kids (and adults too)? There are so many obstacles when you’re trying to live a healthy lifestyle, especially when you’re trying to help your kids be more health-conscious too. Halloween is one of them, and probably the most difficult. …
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Are you looking for something better than a chocolate countdown calendar for your kids this year? With the popularity of toy Advent calendars continuing to grow, there are lots of other options for 2019. This year there are 4 new Lego Advent calendars, 6 Playmobil Advent calendars, and many more of your child’s favorite characters …
Cheap lego sets are hard to find. Even on sale, lego is expensive. But, if you shop on AliExpress, you’ve probably noticed that they have a lot of cheap lego sets. But, are they legitimate sets or are just low-quality knock offs? How do you know if the AliExpress lego is any good? Last year …
Is a family vacation something you do for your own self-care? Is there even such a thing as a relaxing vacation with kids? If you’re like most moms (me included) you probably don’t consider a vacation with kids a vacation for you. Really, it’s just cleaning up after everyone and trying to figure out what …
Can you work from home and look after a child? With work from home job options becoming more popular, lots of moms are finding ways to work remotely or start their own business from home. But how are these moms working from home with toddlers? Is it possible to work at home with a baby? …