What if a storybook character could tell her story in 3D in your preschooler’s bedroom? Well, that’s a reality now. A virtual reality. (Moms can make dad jokes, too, okay?) My three-year-old discovered a fun AR app for preschoolers called Lizzy’s World, and we have a review and tutorial for you!
5 Ways to Prevent Forgetting Your Baby in the Car
We as parents are always trying to keep our babies safe. That’s basically what parenting is all about. Unfortunately, we are humans, and we can forget that our baby is in the backseat of the car when we lock it and walk away. But there are ways you can prevent forgetting your baby in a hot car even if you’re a sleep deprived parent of a newborn.
7 Brain Building Shape Activities for Toddlers
Teaching your toddler about shapes is as important as learning about colors or numbers. Shapes are everywhere and the foundation for certain mathematics.
But memorizing shape names can be tedious and boring. So here are a few fun ideas for shape activities that will build your toddler’s brain!
7 Ways for Moms to De-Stress After Bedtime
After a long day of being a mom, you deserve to take some time to yourself and de-stress. It’s mommy’s time after the kids are put to bed.
So what should you do to allow yourself some freedom from your tiny tyrants? Here are 7 of my favorite ways to de-stress after I put my toddler to bed.
10 Educational STEM Toys for Toddlers
I want my daughter to have a good education in the sciences. But for now, she’s only a toddler. So I found some awesome educational STEM toys for her to play with to get general scientific concepts before she actually starts academically learning about science and technology.
Toys are a hands-on way for toddlers to learn. And they learn best while doing rather than watching. So here are our top 10 favorite educational STEM toys for toddlers.
An Invaluable Gift for Your Newborn
There are so many things you have to think about when you’re pregnant. You have a limited amount of time to make lots of decisions. What are you going to name your baby? What are you going to do about child care? Are you going back to work? Which crib is best?
Obviously, there are a lot of questions during pregnancy. But what about decisions you didn’t know you could make? There’s a gift you can give your newborn that I wasn’t even aware of when I was pregnant. I wish I had known.
Why You Should Make Sioux Falls Your Next Family Vacation Destination
Sioux Falls is the Heart of America. It has a hometown feel with new adventures for everyone in the family whether you’re into exploring nature, family entertainment, great food, or wine tasting. Sioux Falls is an up and coming travel destination and the next big Midwest vacation spot. Even if you’re just planning a weekend getaway, there’s plenty to do and see.
How to Overcome Male Factor Infertility with One Simple Tool
Conceiving a baby seems like an easy task, right? Well, sometimes it’s a little more difficult than meets the eye. Our bodies don’t always work as biology intended. But now there’s a tool that can help you on your journey to have a baby. And you can buy it at Target and use it in your home without a prescription!
How to Have a Successful Toddler Playdate
If you’ve never had a toddler playdate before, it can be more stressful than you’d think. Toddlers by themselves are unpredictable, and you’re going to put at least two of them together! They’re just learning how to socialize with others so they’re new at this. Here are some tips on how to survive toddler playdates.
Are You Ready to Be a Minivan Mom?
How do you know if you’re a minivan mom? I didn’t think I was. It seems like minivan moms are a certain type of mom. But really, they aren’t. You can be one, too! Here’s how I changed my mind and some tips for buying your first minivan and joining the minivan mom club!
How to Survive Working Opposite Shifts with Your Spouse
Working opposite shifts can be hard. Especially while you’re still adjusting to a new schedule. Days can go by without seeing each other awake. That’s rough. But it’s necessary if your jobs require you to work at certain times of the day. So here are a few ways my husband and I make the most of working on different schedules.
11 Mom Hacks for Shopping at the Mall with a Toddler
Taking a toddler shopping can be torture. Not just for you but for your toddler, too. They get bored easily and constantly need attention or snacks. Here are my favorite mom hacks for taking a toddler shopping at the mall without either one of you screaming.
