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Being a kid is real work and there are times you just need to take a moment and close your eyes...no matter where you are. Even if your kids struggle to take naps at regular times, there will come that time when they just can't help but give in to fight. Between being too tired to bother […]
Turning two is very exciting! It's usually the first birthday where you begin to understand the celebration and can enjoy the extra attention. For this little boy the candle was just a first step to getting to eat his cupcake. But blowing out candles is an art form when you're two and coming up with the right […]
A lot of little girls go through a phase where they dream of being a graceful ballerina. For some little girls with disabilities, it might seem like an impossible dream. But thanks to a Children's Therapy Center in New Jersey, these girls are accomplishing their dreams and making there parents proud. These adorable little ballerina's take the […]
Matching clothes has become a big trend between parents and their babies. And why not take the opportunity now before they are old enough to protest too much! Here's a few funny t-shirts to get you and your mini-me off to a good start. For those days when mom is sleepy but baby is […]
89 year old Erling Kindem and 3 year old Emmett Rychner became best friends one summer over a mutual appreciation for growing (and eating) tomatoes. This unlikely pair formed a bond over baseball, bikes, croquet and lawn mowers, but this video shows them at a cross roads as the two neighbors both move to new […]
Halloween is approaching! If you have a new, little one around this year, the costume fun is just beginning for you. Babies can make the best additions to your Halloween attire even while resting comfortably in a baby carrier. Here are a few of our favorite parent/baby combo costumes: These are a few from classic […]
Right now it's impossible for us to walk out the front door and not be surrounded by fallen chestnuts. They are everywhere! Since my only previous experience with chestnuts was singing about them 'roasting over an open fire,' we thought it would be fun for the kids to collect them for a creative project and […]
The weather is changing and summer seems to really be behind us now. But this is still a great opportunity for your kids to be outside and get some fresh air. If they're needing some inspiration, why not go on a nature walk with your family. The tree's changing colors and leaves falling to the […]
Decorating Pumpkins is a great fall tradition and can be really fun for kids. When I was little we used to carve them out by hand. It was hard work and usually in the end, mine would look like the traditional triangle face jack-o-lantern only a little messier. These days there are so many creative […]
Here comes a cute video of a baby and a mommy sharing a bed, lying side by side, cuddling, snoring, kissing and ... well, see for yourself. The practice of bed-sharing or co-sleeping is a hot topic nowadays. Supporters of co-sleeping believe that a parent's bed is just where a baby belongs and that it helps […]
Summer vacation is a time of extra fun for the kids as they are off of school. With the perfect weather to enjoy an evening outside, why not plan an outdoor movie night and invite some friends to join in the fun? With just a little planning and preparation you can have an evening they'll […]
I remember loving hopscotch as a little girl. My friends and I would jump around happily every sunny afternoon until it was time to go home. Here are two versions of this classic game and some ideas on how to play it according to the children's ages. Outdoor Hopscotch with chalk Combine this active jumping […]
Some kids are little artists that feel misunderstood. Normal people with their narrow minds simply don't see the beauty in a room full of paint ... ... or a colorfully decorated bed. Just like they cannot appreciate creative wall paper designs ... ... or creative visionaries that are not afraid to get in touch with […]
Here comes a fun, outdoor, aiming game that you and your kids can build yourselves. Start with coating different sizes of tin cans with white paper. Then you and your kids can get creative and draw on the tin cans whatever you like. After that, I added numbers to show how many points the different cans will […]
For me growing up, summer was the best because you had more time to read all those books that weren't in the school curriculum. More opportunities to go to the library and read in the sun. Coming up with the top books I'd recommend was really difficult because there were just so many but it […]
Need a little magic to brighten your kids' day? How about a little slight of hand? This trick is great for adults to show children but also then for the kids to try it themselves. It's very simple once you know what's happening behind the scenes. Tape a toothpick to the back of you thumb […]
We all have those moments we're not so proud of. And if you're a parent, it's pretty likely that someday it will happen in front of your youngsters. When asked what was the worst thing they every heard their mother say, these kids weren't afraid to be honest to the camera. It's a good reminder […]
What would you say is the funniest fruit? I would put my vote on lemons...when given to babies. Their sweet little faces can't help but betray their true feelings. Here's a few photo reactions of first time lemon triers. We were inspired to see if these babies are for real by testing it on our own […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Kids need energy to concentrate at school or to jump around on the playground, so it's no wonder that parents want them to have a proper breakfast every morning. This father takes breakfast very seriousy too, but also takes into consideration the time factor. Less time […]
The Fourth of July, beyond the barbecues and parades, is obviously a holiday that reminds us of where we've come from as a nation. So I was thinking, how much do I really know about the people that have helped get us where we are today? How much do you know about our presidents? This five […]