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Summer Fun for Kids
Summer Fun at Home with Kids! Setting Goals for June 2017
Summer fun at home with…
How To Help Kids Put Kindness First
Help kids put kindness first…
Favorite Kids’ Activities for All ages
Busy kids are happy kids!…
Parenting Tips
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful Parenting Secrets to Raising Siblings Who Get Along
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful…
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
Have you tried making friendship…
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
I had been raising my own…
Crafts
DIY Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters Tutorial
How to make Harry Potter…
Amigurumi and Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll Crochet Pattern
Free pattern for a crochet…
An Easy Beginner Wood Burning Craft
Learn a new skill with…
Travel Inspiration
Silicon Valley Family Day Trips
Favorite Silicon Valley day trips…
Kid Friendly Activities in Massachusetts
We lived in Massachusetts for…
Taga: The Bike That’s a Stroller!
When we moved to California,…
Hands on Learning
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
You don’t need a computer…
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Fun hands on learning activities…
Recent Posts
Setting Monthly Goals for August 2026
Setting monthly goals for August…
Fun Math For Kids: The Best Math Games And Activities
A collection of the best…
Setting Monthly Goals for July 2026
Explore my journey of setting…
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