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Positive Parenting

Top 7 ways to preserve your child’s artwork

I guess this is one of the most common problems parents of young kids encounter – no matter how proud we are of them for expressing their creativity through arts and crafts, sometimes it's just too difficult to find a spot for all the artwork they make. So how do you preserve your child's artwork?We used to place everything on the fridge but now there are so many collages, drawings and other crafts made by our kids we would have to buy 10 more fridges to continue this practice. If you are in the ... View the Post

Your kids are creative. But your fridge door is full! What do you do with all the artwork? Here are the top 7 ways to preserve their art.

Kids' Activities

The Essential Summer Camp Packing List

Same story every year – kids can’t wait to go to their camp, enjoy the summer and explore how awesome their holidays can be while parents stay at home worrying about all the things they might have forgotten to pack. It took me a while to assemble a wholesome list that will keep me worry-free when my kids leave. This summer camp packing list makes both packing and pre-camp shopping much faster and easier. Ready to say goodbye to summer camp packing stress? Good, here we go!1. A Good Anti-Mosquito ... View the Post

Is your child going to summer camp? Use this summer camp packing list to help them get ready and make sure you don't forget anything!

Education

How To Talk to Your Child’s Teacher

Besides us, parents, teachers are the most important people in our children’s childhood and teenage hood. They have a direct insight into some of the aspects of our children’s lives that are unavailable to us. That is why we need to collaborate with teachers, and not only in the times of a crisis but also on a regular basis, on things regarding our children’s education. And knowing how to talk to your child's teacher can make this process much easier. I have had ups and downs with the teachers ... View the Post

If you want your child to succeed at school you need to know how to talk to your child's teacher. Proper parent-teacher communication is so important.

Kids' Health

Afraid: How to help your Preschooler with Fear

Don't be afraid of your preschooler's fear!One would assume their child will abandon most of their “silly” fears – wrong! That's when many new fears emerge or the old ones get more complicated. The more they explore the world, the more their imagination develops, the more fears might occupy their minds. So how to help your preschooler with fear?New experiences, new people, new things they learn about can spark a number of fearful reactions. This doesn't have to cause fear in you as well – coping ... View the Post

Your preschooler is afraid of the dark. And the dog next door. And the bug on the window. And.. so many things. How to help your preschooler with fear?

Kids' Activities

How to Set Up the Best Easter Egg Hunt Yet

I can't wait for Easter!With the Easter being right behind the corner, I can say I am probably more excited about the Easter egg hunt than my kids. Each year I'm trying to do something new to make things more interesting and each year is better than the last one. In fact, I feel like we are hosting our own little community festival, as many kids from the neighborhood, as well as their parents, usually join the party. How do we do it around here? We tend to introduce not just more fun into the ... View the Post

Do you set up Easter Egg hunts? Here are some tips to make this year's Easter Egg hunt the best ever, for the whole neighbourhood!

Kids' Activities

Best Hobbies for Pre-School Kids

Pre-school kids are lucky to have so much spare time! Before they engage in the school routine, they can have loads of fun trying out different activities. But many parents avoid engaging their kids in classes, courses, sports or home hobbies before they start going to school. This is understandable, as they don’t want to put on a burden on their kids. However, I always suggest introducing your kids to hobbies before they start going to school. They are helpful not only because they entertain ... View the Post

Young children have so much time! Take advantage of it with this list of things to do with a preschooler. You can greatly support their development!