(ALL UNDER $20!) Welll helloo! Here we all are. Week one thousand six hundred and forty-eight of quarantine lockdown. Or at least that’s what it feels like? In reality, it may be closer to three months depending on what part of the world you are in, but three months is enough to make any parent stuck home with their kids start to go a little bit stir crazy! We’ve learned that a cheap, under $20 toy or activity can really help pass the time lift the kids spirits. Here are the top nine quarantine purchases to keep kids entertained for hours – and all well under $20! DANCE AND JUGGLING SCARVES – These colorful, light-weight scarves are under $10 and my kids have played with them ... read more
NINE AMAZING QUARANTINE PURCHASES TO KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS
List of Free Educational Resources for Kids During Coronavirus Outbreak
With many schools closed due to Coronavirus concerns, parents are suddenly facing many weeks at home with their school-aged children. Before you down a bottle of Chardonnay and weep on the couch, it's important to note that many, many educational companies are providing free resources, access and subscriptions to help keep your kids learning during this extended break. The list below includes free educational resources for kids during the Coronavirus outbreak. All you need to do is sign up for a free subscription and your kids can get learning. This Covid-19 daily schedule put together by Sacramento Play Therapy can also help you organize long days at home with your kids. In ... read more
How To Keep Your Family Calm During the Coronavirus Outbreak or In Any Crisis Situation
Tips for Keeping Your Family Calm During the Coronavirus Outbreak from a Licensed Psychotherapist On March 12th, the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus or COVID-19 a pandemic. In simple terms, a pandemic is when a new disease for which people who do not have immunity spreads around the world beyond expectations. Disruptions in businesses have caused most professionals sports leagues including the NBA, NHL, and MLB to suspend or halt their seasons, closed schools, locked countries down and sickened thousands of people around the world. While business disruption may have an impact on our families, likely the greatest concern most parents are currently experiencing is the ... read more
The Safest Sunscreen for Kids
This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. Please see our full disclosure policy here. As a new Mom, I would often spend extra money on products that I thought would be the safest for my kids. As a California family who loves the beach and the water, finding the safest sunscreen for kids was no exception. The FDA recommends regularly applying sunblock to kids and babies six months and older and most families will go through three bottles of sunscreen or more on a two-week vacation. I would often gravitate to brands with organic in the title. Of course, "Babyganics" would only provide the best possible protection for my little ones, right? Another ... read more
9 NICU Gift Ideas
Thoughtful gifts for families with children in the NICU If you are reading this you may know someone who has a child in the NICU and you are racking your brain trying to think of things you can do to help them. If you are looking for thoughtful NICU gift ideas, please read on. Any parent who has ever had a child in the hospital knows that it is not fun. Having a newborn baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the worst things a parent can experience. Luckily, my daughter only had to spend two days in the NICU when she was born, but many babies are not so lucky and end up spending weeks and even months in the NICU. Though we were lucky to only have a brief stint ... read more
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