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There is no love like that between a parent and their child and it would seem that nothing could separate the bond between a father and his baby girl...unless he shaves his beard. In this video, the little girl watches her bearded father go into the bathroom and a clean shaven stranger walk out. […]
Being a kid is real work and there are times you just need to take a moment and close your eyes...no matter where you are. Even if your kids struggle to take naps at regular times, there will come that time when they just can't help but give in to fight. Between being too tired to bother […]
Turning two is very exciting! It's usually the first birthday where you begin to understand the celebration and can enjoy the extra attention. For this little boy the candle was just a first step to getting to eat his cupcake. But blowing out candles is an art form when you're two and coming up with the right […]
A lot of little girls go through a phase where they dream of being a graceful ballerina. For some little girls with disabilities, it might seem like an impossible dream. But thanks to a Children's Therapy Center in New Jersey, these girls are accomplishing their dreams and making there parents proud. These adorable little ballerina's take the […]
Sometimes with kids it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget for a moment what really matters. In this season of thanksgiving, we're trying to bring some perspective to what can sometimes seem like never ending chaos. Here are some quotes about kids to bring you back to what it's all […]
Matching clothes has become a big trend between parents and their babies. And why not take the opportunity now before they are old enough to protest too much! Here's a few funny t-shirts to get you and your mini-me off to a good start. For those days when mom is sleepy but baby is […]
What happens if you eat yeast and shoe polish? What is it called when a cat wins a dog show? Who earns a living driving their customers away? These are the burning questions in my mind right now. And If they've sparked your interest too, then read to the end of this article to find […]
89 year old Erling Kindem and 3 year old Emmett Rychner became best friends one summer over a mutual appreciation for growing (and eating) tomatoes. This unlikely pair formed a bond over baseball, bikes, croquet and lawn mowers, but this video shows them at a cross roads as the two neighbors both move to new […]
Halloween is approaching! If you have a new, little one around this year, the costume fun is just beginning for you. Babies can make the best additions to your Halloween attire even while resting comfortably in a baby carrier. Here are a few of our favorite parent/baby combo costumes: These are a few from classic […]
The air is getting crisp and the leaves are falling. What a perfect time for a bonfire! Sometimes it's so nice to have your friends and family huddled around a toasty fire on a cool evening, roasting marshmallows and singing songs together. Songs To Sing Along If you need some suggestions for younger kids who […]
If you love fall and are looking for ways to get your kids to appreciate it as much as you, here's a little inspiration. Make a snow globe with sequin leaves, glycerin, and a mason jar from the craft store. Glue a stick to the lid and you have a miniature tree with leaves that […]
Right now it's impossible for us to walk out the front door and not be surrounded by fallen chestnuts. They are everywhere! Since my only previous experience with chestnuts was singing about them 'roasting over an open fire,' we thought it would be fun for the kids to collect them for a creative project and […]
The weather is changing and summer seems to really be behind us now. But this is still a great opportunity for your kids to be outside and get some fresh air. If they're needing some inspiration, why not go on a nature walk with your family. The tree's changing colors and leaves falling to the […]
Decorating Pumpkins is a great fall tradition and can be really fun for kids. When I was little we used to carve them out by hand. It was hard work and usually in the end, mine would look like the traditional triangle face jack-o-lantern only a little messier. These days there are so many creative […]
Here comes a cute video of a baby and a mommy sharing a bed, lying side by side, cuddling, snoring, kissing and ... well, see for yourself. The practice of bed-sharing or co-sleeping is a hot topic nowadays. Supporters of co-sleeping believe that a parent's bed is just where a baby belongs and that it helps […]
Summer vacation is a time of extra fun for the kids as they are off of school. With the perfect weather to enjoy an evening outside, why not plan an outdoor movie night and invite some friends to join in the fun? With just a little planning and preparation you can have an evening they'll […]
I remember loving hopscotch as a little girl. My friends and I would jump around happily every sunny afternoon until it was time to go home. Here are two versions of this classic game and some ideas on how to play it according to the children's ages. Outdoor Hopscotch with chalk Combine this active jumping […]
Some kids are little artists that feel misunderstood. Normal people with their narrow minds simply don't see the beauty in a room full of paint ... ... or a colorfully decorated bed. Just like they cannot appreciate creative wall paper designs ... ... or creative visionaries that are not afraid to get in touch with […]
Here comes a fun, outdoor, aiming game that you and your kids can build yourselves. Start with coating different sizes of tin cans with white paper. Then you and your kids can get creative and draw on the tin cans whatever you like. After that, I added numbers to show how many points the different cans will […]
For me growing up, summer was the best because you had more time to read all those books that weren't in the school curriculum. More opportunities to go to the library and read in the sun. Coming up with the top books I'd recommend was really difficult because there were just so many but it […]