Are you planning a trip with a toddler in tow? Check out these sanity saving tips for traveling with a toddler before you go!

5 Sanity Saving Tips for Traveling with a Toddler

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In August of 2016, we took our first cross-country trip with Squeaker. Hopefully it won’t be our last and we’ll see if it becomes an annual thing. Whether we still do a cross-country visit or if we go elsewhere. We’ll see what happens! At the very least this year’s trip, and next year’s trip, were all about traveling to California with a toddler … and well, I’ll say this much- it went so much easier than I thought it would. Part of that was because of some planning in advance. And part of it was because my dad helped us out quite a bit with expenses. I’m already starting a savings fund for next year’s trip as we intend to start in Southern California instead….

How to Help Your Child Manage Outdoor Allergies

How to Help Your Child Manage Outdoor Allergies

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I am participating in an influencer program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. I come from a family with a history of seasonal allergies. In fact, I’m one of the lucky ones who has indoor and outdoor allergies. As a result, I also knew that there was a definite possibility that my kids would also have allergies. Turns out I wasn’t wrong. But, we aren’t letting that stop us! Here’s how you can help your child manage outdoor allergies. My youngest inheirted a lot from me. Spirited personality Determination Vivid imagination Creativity Seasonal Allergies I’ve learned how to manage my own seasonal allergy…

Summer sun safety tips for babies

Essential Summer Sun Safety Tips for Babies

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With summer around the corner, you are probably starting to think of how much time to spend outside. Be sure to keep these essential summer sun safety tips for babies in mind! Whether you’re heading to the pool, planning a summer vacation, or just spending time outside; it’s important to stay safe in the sun. Now, most of us know what it means to be safe. But are you thinking about sun safety as well? For the most part, sun safety tips for adults are similar for kids. With babies, however, you may need to take a few more steps. Summer Sun Safety Tips for Babies Playing outdoors is essential for childhood development, but the dangers of sun burns and other sun-related illnesses can be a cause…

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Teaching the Beatitudes to Children with Flashcards

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Should you teach the Beatitudes to children? Are they really old enough to understand? Absolutely yes. I feel that the Beatitudes are important to learn at any age. Here’s how to use free printable Beatitudes flashcards with children. You can also use these flashcards as lunch notes for gentle reminders to your children to always embrace these traits. The Beatitudes are a group of verses from the New Testament and are a part of the Sermon on the Mount. Found in the gospel of Matthew, the Beatitudes are 8 verses of blessedness spoken from Jesus. Many desire these as character traits. I have shared a free printable Beatitudes pack for kids and I am also working on a Beatitudes coloring book and a few other things. Today,…

Learning how to ride a tricycle is a huge developmental and gross motor step. See how we're handling this with our toddler.

The Best Toddler Tricycle: How To Teach Your Toddler to Ride a Tricycle

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Are you teaching your toddler to ride a tricycle? Before we started, we wanted to find the best toddler tricycle. After that it was a piece of cake (mostly!). A lot changes when children go from being somewhat mobile babies to being sometimes extremely mobile toddlers. At least that was our experience when Squeaker started to transition from barely walking without falling often to running through the house. She’s a curious child, like most children tend to be, and while we have our fair share of moments with her testing the limits or throwing tantrums of epic proportion (over mostly unknown reasons)… toddlerhood, so far, has been fun. It’s been enjoyable to watch the development to this point and I will continue to soak up…

Pool safety tips for young children

Practical Pool Safety Tips for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Are you heading to the pool with your toddler or preschooler? Be sure to check out these practical pool safety tips for young children.  One of the best ways to cool off in the summer is to take a splash in the pool. Whether you have a pool in your yard or you visit the neighborhood one, take measures to keep you and your family safe. Water is beautiful but it can also be dangerous if you are not careful. Enjoy the water to the best of your ability by observing some tips. Pool Safety Tips for Pool Owners If you have a pool… 1. Make sure that it is supervised while in use – Keep your kids and their friends safe during summer play. Don’t…