We all know that toddlers are experts in making a mess. But what about chores? What are some simple chores for a toddler?

Simple Chore Ideas That a Toddler Can Do

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We all know that toddlers are certainly capable of making messes and sometimes of epic proportions. I’m sure you’re familiar with the term “toddler tornado” and my Squeaker is no exception. Sometimes, it seems, that she’ll wait until I’m done picking up her toys before she follows my path to recreate the mess. Is this intentional? Perhaps. I’d like to give her the benefit of the doubt. She is still just a toddler, after all, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t help me out a bit. In fact, I was wondering about what chores I could possibly have her do. She does like to help with basic cat care like feeding and brushing. But what else can she do? What are other possible chore…

Are your kids feeling a little entitled? Here are 3 simple ways to help them overcome the entitlement mentality.

3 Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Overcome the Entitlement Mentality

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One of the keys for us when it comes to raising a child with character; is to have a grateful child. A child who is grateful for what they have, will be more appreciative for everything. So how can we help kids overcome the entitlement mentality? I’m sharing 3 simple, but effective, ways to do just that. In this day and age, many parents are concerned about their children developing an “entitlement mentality”. Maybe you’re a parent who’s already seen this mentality exhibited in your kids. Teaching your kids to “pay it forward” – that is, to give back to others and their community – is a remedy of sorts for the entitlement mentality. Here are some simple ideas on paying it forward and giving…

Easy Ways to Engage the Early Learner at Home

Easy Ways to Engage the Early Learner at Home

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As we are continuing to develop our homeschool program, I’m looking for ways to mix things up and keep things interesting. One way that we’re doing this, is by using a mix of online and offline learning materials. We were so excited to find out that Reading Eggs now has workbooks! This post is sponsored by Reading Eggs. I was given workbooks to try with my family and was compensated for my time. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I wasn’t required to give a positive review. Please see my full disclosure for details. Easy Ways to Engage the Early Learner at Home My daughter, I’m finding out, learns in several ways. Some things she picks up hands-on, some are better with repetition, and…

How We Made Learning to Read Fun and Engaging

How We Made Learning to Read Fun and Engaging

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Is your child showing an interest in learning how to read? Here’s how we made learning to read fun and engaging with Reading Eggs. Squeaker has always caught on to things a bit early. And while I had planned to at least do prep work with her at home (to prepare for Kindergarten in public school), it was soon becoming apparent that she may have been a bit further ahead than we originally thought. Still, I wasn’t quite sure as to what we could still do with her. But as I continued to piece together things on my own, it was becoming more and more evident to Kyle and I that we would be pursuing the homeschooling route. We love the flexibility of using physical…

How to Keep An Emergency Fund and Your SSI Benefits

How to Keep An Emergency Fund and Your SSI Benefits

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Setting up an emergency fund is a great idea! However, it could affect your SSI benefits if you have saved too much. But how much is too much? Here’s how much to put in your emergency fund without affecting your SSI. While some are lucky enough to escape them, nearly everyone goes through some type of emergency in their lifetime. This might be a major emergency like an earthquake or flood that causes structural damage to a home. Or it could be a car accident that leads to extended time out of work. But do you need an emergency fund? Even with a family budget in place, you could budget for your emergency fund just like you would for a vacation fund. Having an emergency…

How to Engage an Early Reader

How to Engage an Early Reader

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Do you have an early reader on your hands? Here’s how to engage an early reader with Pathways 2.0 in your homeschool. I have always loved to read. As a young child, I enjoyed being read to. And when I was old enough to start reading on my own, I consumed books. All the time. It shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise that my youngest would be the same way. I just wasn’t expecting for her to show that much interest. And while we had intended to at least formally homeschool Kindergarten, I wanted to start a little bit early. We are doing an adapted year round schedule, with language arts and math making up the core of our program. *This post was…