DO YOU KNOW THAT DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF NON ACCIDENTAL CHILDHOOD DEATH FOR CHILDREN 1-4 AND A CHILD CAN SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A POOL IN 2 1/2 SECONDS? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 77% of deaths involve children younger than 5, and on average, there are approximately 356 drowning deaths a… Read More
Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Week at Noodles & Company
Have you heard the news? Tomorrow is National Mac & Cheese Day and you can celebrate all week from July 14-July 17 at your local Noodles and Company! And if you are a Noodles Rewards member like me, you can also get a free small Mac & Cheese with any purchase of a regular entree as a Noodles Rewards… Read More
Top 10 Toddler Friendly Rides and Attractions at Walt Disney World that Aren’t At Disneyland
This past February, Disney invited my family and I to the Disney Creators Celebration, an invitation only content creator experience for about 100 bloggers/influencers from all over the country. We were able to spend about 4 days at Walt Disney World and it was the first time my children were able to visit the magic at these parks. … Read More
Top 12 Childproofing Products to Keep Your Children Safe
As you know, I have been a BIG fan of Toddleroo by North States products for years. I have exclusively used their baby gates and play yards since my son was less than a year old. (I linked previous blogs below) As a mom, there is nothing more important than my children’s safety. And Toddleroo is a brand I love… Read More
San Diego Zoo Reopening: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
We were so excited when we saw the announcement that the San Diego Zoo was reopening (again) after being shut down again due to mandatory stay at home orders! We have been annual members for years and couldn’t wait to visit the animals and do something familiar in our hometown during quarantine. I was really apprehensive at first…. Read More
Top 12 Multicultural Toys, Games, and Play Tools to Promote Diversity
As a nationally recognized play therapist, I know play is a proven learning tool and used a critical way to teach children. And as an educator, I love providing parents resources that can be used in a way children respond to most in a language they understand. Puppets, for example, are an excellent way to teach children about racism, and… Read More
Top 5 Resources For Parents to Talk To Their Children About Racism and Social Justice
It’s been a heavy week filled with so much tragedy and injustice. As parents it’s our responsibility to educate our children on how to be the best person they can be, teach them how to be kind, help them navigate problems to help them find solutions, and how make good decisions and stand up for what is right. As parents… Read More
How to Talk to Children and Adolescents About Big Emotions & Loss of Rituals
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor fallen men and women who have protected our country and a weekend that typically signifies the end of the school year and the kick off to summer. It’s also a weekend that many people around the country traditionally celebrate by having pool parties, neighborhood barbecues, beach bonfires, and family gatherings. Often times there are… Read More
TOP 5 “Five Minute” Daily Self Care Ideas for Moms
Mother’s Day may be over but that doesn’t mean self care needs to be. But let’s be honest, how are you supposed to self care when you are quarantined at home without a moment to yourself, when you exhausted from working, parenting, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and entertaining your children all day, etc. Spas, salons, and gyms are closed so what… Read More
Change Your Language and Your Child’s Behavior in 4 Steps!
Have you ever noticed the moment you say NO, DON’T or STOP your children automatically become defensive and possibly more defiant? Even as adults, when we hear we can’t or aren’t allowed to do something, it can trigger feelings of anger and rejection and we might want to act out more. What if I told you that you could avoid… Read More
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