Today, I am sharing 3 sensory and fine-motor St. Patrick’s Day activities that I did with my toddler when she was two.
I’m sure you are bound to find an activity that your toddler will love this St. Patrick’s Day. If so, let me know in the comments below!
Does it seem like you have a war going on in your family—with you on one side, and your kids on the other? Many parents feel like they live in the middle of a battle zone and that at any given moment they might step on a landmine. Maybe you have a teen who is disrespectful and says rude and insulting things to you. Perhaps you have a child who won’t stop badgering you and fights with you when you set limits. Maybe your preteen insists on having the final word on everything and puts you down all the time. Or it could be that you, like many parents, feel like your kids act entitled and ungrateful and take advantage of you—and it drives you crazy.
Teaching my children to love, respect, honor and admire their siblings is one of those top mommy things I strive to do.
’m not an artist – so trust me – if I can make this painting, it has to be pretty easy! I HAD to try this art project just because it’s fun. And cool. And sciency. (My browser is telling me that’s not a real word… haha) This salt and watercolor snowflake art project actually teaches you something, and I LOVE that!
SAHM is an acronym for a stay-at-home mom. Typically, a SAHM is a woman who cares for the children while the other partner is working outside the home. Similar, more antiquated terms are a homemaker or housewife, although some people still embrace these monikers for this role.
As a parent, it can be hard to raise little ones without any guidance or someone telling you what to do in certain circumstances. I know I wish my children would have come with a little instruction manual when departing from the hospital. I have researched the best parent podcasts to make your life that much easier when faced with parental uncertainties.
You might be weary of trips to the grocery store that end in screaming, or heartbroken that your child does not know what to do at a playground. But things do not always have to be this way. The road to improving behaviors starts with believing that your child – no matter what their behavior looks like now – can change with the right support and knowledge. An important first step for parents of children with disabilities is to understand why behavior problems are happening in the first place.
Creating inviting environments for children goes well beyond buying some toys and a paint set. Environments should inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich spaces.
I dare you not to fall in love (pun intended) with these easy leaf, pine cone, and acorn crafts perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to do at home this autumn.
If you are anything like my family, you are feeling the effects of inflation everywhere you turn. Anywhere from the grocery bill to the electric bill, middle and lower class seem to be hurting. How is one to sustain this massive increase when being in the middle class doesn’t allow you to save monthly?