Halloween is going to be here before we know it! Let’s get creative this year and make our own costumes. Yes, even you non-crafty type can create a homemade masterpiece that will be sure to impress your little ones, friends and family! First up, the adorable little people from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oompa … Read more
Today, doctors recommend that parents always use a digital thermometer to take their child’s temperature. Mercury thermometers are no longer used since mercury is a toxic metal. If you have a mercury thermometer, contact your local health department to learn how to safely remove it from your home. Breakdown of Digital Thermometers 1. Rectal (in … Read more
Question: How do I keep my baby safe with the stairs in our house? My baby is starting to really crawl. Our house has stairs and I want to be sure he is safe – we use baby gates. When (and how) should I try to teach him to go up / down steps? Answer … Read more
Beautiful sunshiny days in February and March leave me hopeful that Spring is coming soon and the winter of influenza will soon be a distant memory. I am ready to welcome Spring with open arms and open windows. Anyone else feeling the same way? Luckily there are a few fun holidays like St. Patrick’s Day … Read more
Omaha hasn’t had much snow yet. Hopefully we will soon, so kids can enjoy all the fun snow-related activities like sledding, building snow forts and creating real snow angels. If your child is like mine, and can’t wait for more snow there is a fun activity they can do inside to make a snow angel. … Read more
7 important lessons grandkids have taught me I have now been a grandma for almost 7 years! As I look back on those past years, I realize that I am a better, smarter person because of the things my grandchildren have taught me. Here are the “top” lessons: 1. If you hurry, you will miss the … Read more
Stay tuned this week as the moms wage an epic battle of patience, strategy, and spatula skills. You should probably pour a little extra coffee for this one, as it’s not for the faint of heart.
Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and we are getting closer to the days where we can open the windows and let the breeze drift in. This contact paper confetti kite we made last year around this time is a great craft for those days. I wanted this craft to … Read more
I’m super excited to share this Fizzy Snow Dough painting activity we did this morning, it combines the best of science, art and sensory play in to one activity! We had so much fun painting, molding, and exploding this dough, I can’t rave about it enough! We began with a simple recipe for faux snow, … Read more
As your baby approaches their first birthday, their growth will begin to slow. Every baby grows at a different rate, but listed below are some average growth rates: Head size: average growth of about ½ inch each month Weight: birth weight is tripled at 1 year Height: average growth of just over ½ inch; most … Read more