For me, an Easter egg hunt was always one of the more memorable parts of Easter. Here's how to plan an Easter egg hunt.

How to Plan an Easter Egg Hunt for Multiple Age Groups

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One of the most memorable parts of Easter, for me, was having an Easter egg hunt. Usually that meant having one at my grandmother’s backyard and one year I went to a larger Easter egg hunt when we were visiting family in Los Angeles. I still remember my younger cousin finding a golden egg, and being quite proud of herself. Squeaker does not quite understand the concept of Easter egg hunting though we will likely dye eggs this year. Next year, however, we will probably do an Easter egg hunt at home or participate in one at church. Here are some tips and advice for how to plan an Easter egg hunt for different age groups. Hiding Easter eggs is something families and many communities…

Importance of Parenting for Literacy Rates in America

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Many parents make storytime a part of their daily routine. They’ll set aside 10 to 15 minutes to read to their child before tucking them in at night, or guide their son or daughter line by line, page by page through a simple book from a beginner’s catalog. It’s only a small obligation, but the effects are significant. Even 10 to 15 minutes can dramatically improve a child’s capacity for learning and language. The necessity of hands-on parenting for literacy rates in America has basis in scientific fact, and statistics reflect the integral role that mothers and fathers play in their child’s early education. They act as providers, of course, but they have a secondary responsibility as teachers. Whether their home curriculum involves “Clifford the…

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…