Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do I Spice Up My Child’s Lunch Box?
Add Excitement to the Lunchtime Routine! If you’re anything like me, you are dreading the mundane lunch making process once school begins. You have also probably gotten the complaints from your kids of “Please no more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!” The good news is, there are lots of ways to change up your mundane lunch menu. The first thing to do is to choose the time that is least hectic for you to make the lunches. I am a night owl, so I prefer to do this after I’ve put the kids to bed. If you’re a perky...
Back to School- How to Be Ready and Organized
How to Become a “Back-to-School” Master Mom As the summer has been winding down, some of our kids have already gone back to school (yikes!) and others still have a few weeks left. Regardless of when your kids go back to school, there is a lot to get done, and the time always seems to sneak up on us before we know it. I absolutely love summer and having my kids home, so getting back into a routine is difficult for me, as I tend to be in denial a bit. So, how can we help give our kids...
“I’m Bored!” How to Help Your Child Stay Entertained
5 Tips for Beating Boredom In our children’s overscheduled, maxed-out world, they are so used to always having something planned for them most of the time. So, when it comes time for them to just play by themselves, they sometimes don’t know how to figure it out. Learning how to play alone is beneficial for children. It forces them to use their imagination and to learn how to figure things out by themselves a little bit. Having constant interaction with adults is not always the best for our kids when it comes to teaching them self-sufficiency. What are some...
Tiny Travelers: Tips & Must-Haves for Flying with Children
In-Flight Tips When Traveling With Kids Most of us have experienced a flight with the ear-piercing screams of a child on board, whether it be our own child or someone else’s. This memory is enough to convince us to never travel with children. However, if you go into the flight prepared with an arsenal of supplies and strategies, you can make your journey a pleasant one. Firstly, you need to prepare your child, if he is old enough, for what is to come. Explain the different things you will be doing—checking in, going to the waiting area, and flying...
Are We There Yet? Keeping Your Child Busy When Traveling
How to Keep Kids Occupied During Summer Travel This summer, thousands of us will take planes, trains, and automobiles to go on vacation or visit friends and family. A trip always takes a bit of planning, and when you travel with kids, it takes even more organization. One of the key steps when planning your trip is to keep kids occupied, in order to keep the boredom at bay. Here are some great ways to keep the whining to a minimum. Frequent pit stops. Plan these accordingly so that you have a playground, park, or other fun sightseeing adventure...
