As a parent you don’t get a day off, regardless if you’re sick or not; it’s not an option to stay in bed all day watching daytime television. You have responsibilities that include but are not limited to: cooking, being a snack dispenser, cleaning, changing diapers, kissing boo-boo’s, etc. However, you don’t have to be a […]
Ask any parent of a toddler, there’s nothing more frustrating for the parent (as well as the toddler) when you can’t understand what your toddler is trying to tell you. Between the ages of about 18 months and 3 years old toddler’s are gaining new words and language skills like crazy, unfortunately their little mouths […]
Have you recently uncovered an infestation of Monsters underneath your child’s bed? Those Monsters can be pesky creatures; preventing your child from falling asleep at night and waking them up in the middle of the night. And once you get an infestation it can be difficult to get rid of them, especially if they’ve staked […]
This blog post is brought to you by our friends at the Sparkler app! Click HERE to learn more or download the app; use code: HMGK when creating an account; it’s free and available for Apple and Android Setting goals is important in all parts of our lives — including parenting and child […]
Helping children to boost their vocabulary, language and reading skill doesn’t have to difficult; most kids want to be around and learn from their caregivers, especially if it’s fun. Here are some activities to encourage those early literacy skills. Engage children in rhyming activities -Rhyming helps children begin to recognize patterns in spoken words; […]
Teaching patience and turn taking at a young age can greatly improve your child’s ability to manage difficult situations as they get older. We all have had experiences in grocery stores or while in line for our morning coffee; coming across someone who has has little to no experience in patience. Being able to be […]
All too soon, it will be too cold for your kids to go outside; which is when they turn their attention to you to keep them entertained (lucky you!). So, to ease some of that stress here are some fun activities to help entertain your littles. -Create an obstacle course in the […]
This blog was provided by our friends at Sparkler! For more blogs and to learn more about Sparkler please visit: https://playsparkler.org/ Gratitude — feelings of thankfulness — helps children (and all people) feel less stressed, more optimistic, and happier. Listen to Sparkler’s new song — “I’m Grateful” and learn five ways to help children […]
News Flash!! If you have kids they’re going to get sick (mind blowing, right?) Whether you’re a new parent or a parent who’s been around the block a few times it’s always good to have an idea of common childhood illnesses; so, here’s a list of some parents should be aware of. Obviously, there are […]
The Holiday’s are fast approaching and with that can come hours and hours of travel with your family. Every parent knows that when traveling with children the inevitable “are we there yet” happens as soon as boredoms sets in (which happens sooner rather than later). Hopefully, with some of the following tips and […]
