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In times of tablets, computers, cell phones and TV with all their apps and shows, it can be hard to get your kids outside, let alone doing sports. Some kids naturally want to run and jump all over the place, others might need a little encouragement. When the playground is too far away or it […]
If you want to do something special with your kids this St. Patrick's Day, why not try a scavenger hunt? Get your kids dressed as green as they can while you hide gold coins (the yummy ones from chocolate) all over your flat or garden. Then everybody gets one of our St. Patrick's Day scavenger […]
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who celebrated her 4th birthday. She and her lucky sister both got beautiful princess dresses. They loved everything about them - dancing around with swinging petticoats, gracefully waving their hands just like Royals and above all, being treated like real Princesses. The purple and pink dress was […]
Ever since our baby has started eating food on her own, the floor under the kitchen table has been a disaster area. Crumbs, spills, chunks of food. Her technique is improving but still I would say about half of her food ends up on the floor. Vacuuming would be a daily exercise but who has […]
Kids are very active and always eager to explore new things every day. They don't want rooms that are primarily functional, but inspiring and exciting. If you are looking for something that is not specifically gendered then here is a great idea for an amazing kids room. My nieces are the lucky little monkeys that […]
The other day, we wanted to add a new spin to the classic game of memory. So we combined two things the girls really like when it's too rainy to go outside - coloring and playing memory. I also added a playful way to train every child's articulation by choosing a template showing items that […]
Sponge darts is an awesome indoor game to keep your kids occupied on rainy days. All you need is some painter's tape and sponges. I taped circles to the floor, added a starting line and then we were ready to start the game! Make your own rules! We had two throws each and tried to come as close […]
My youngest niece created her very first giant necklace. 🙂 She brought her wooden lacing toy to our place and we both had a lot of fun with this little game. Lacing toys are a great way to encourage every toddler's fine motor skills and hand-eye-coordination. It also teaches them to keep trying and not to […]
My niece loves to play with this wiggly wobbly flower that I actually only have as decoration. But everytime she comes to visit us, she goes straight into the kitchen and grabs it. If she pushes the button under the flower pot, the usually tight strings inside droop and so does the flower - it looks wilted. […]
Potty training can seem like an impossible challenge with your toddler. Once they have the idea that they should do their business in the bathroom there's still the challenge of actually making it into the toilet. Here's some incentive for little boys. Make toilet time a game and aim for the bullseye! This is a similar […]
Our baby girl is almost a year now and with each day she is learning and exploring more and more. She's using her sense in every way to figure out what this world is about. I thought it would be fun to make sensory balloons to encourage her tactile learning. I only used four balloons […]
How do you get your kids to love broccoli? Simply add a little magic to lunch-time by serving not just any boring veggie, but an extremely rare magical giant carrot!! "What's for lunch?" is a typical childrens' question that will never be followed by a hooray if answered with "veggies". But when I got all […]
She won't eat the broccoli no matter what you try? He refuses to walk and wants to be carried all the time? Her answer to everything is "NO!" ? He won't share his toys with his siblings and throws a tantrum? Sometimes you get the feeling your sweet sunshine has been replaced by a little […]
Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to create some heart-shaped projects with your little ones. Arts and crafts with toddlers can be a bit messy — but also lots of fun — so my nieces and I started a crafty session. I chose two different little art projects for them to realize. They each made a […]
Little kids love learning to explore their senses. They like to look at, touch, squeeze, smell, taste everything in sight. That's why playdough is such a fun sensory tool. It's moldable into every different form. Let your kids roll the dough into a worm, a snail, or just a ball. Help them to form letters […]
Don't wait for Spring to take care of your garden. Your children will be happy to help greet Spring with some early bloomers. Introducing your children to the wonders of nature is a wonderful way to stimulate their curiosity about the world. Besides, growing a plant will give your toddler or preschooler a huge sense of […]
This weekend my nieces came to visit and brought a real classic with them - perler beads. I used to do that as a kid and remember that I had a phase during which I produced two a day. The girls are 2 and 4 years old and although they are obviously not at the […]
For youngsters, teeth brushing can be a tricky habit to master. For some parents, it can seem like an almost impossible daily struggle with their children. Why not throw some fun into the mix instead of facing it like a chore twice a day every day. Here are a few ideas to encourage proper oral hygiene with your […]
Jenga is a classic game that requires hand-eye coordination and good fine motor skills. The first few rounds are usually easy as you carefully remove a block from the tower and place it on top. But the tension mounts as the game progresses and less stable blocks are available. It all comes together (falls apart?) […]
Fruit is the ideal alternative for sugary junk food snacks. It's fresh and healthy and super yummy. Bananas for example are fruits full vitamins, minerals and fiber and therefore good for everyone - from toddlers to grandparents. But not all kids are happy to have fruit as a snack. Here is how your kids will […]