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What better way to occupy my time while spending five days hiding in COVID quarantine in my bedroom (sigh…) than to dream of Spring?!? I’m busy dreaming up the new landscaping I want to try, ordering some new-to-me seed varieties, attempting to convince myself that I do NOT need more chicks this year (don’t I, though?), and planning what backyard games and activities my family might enjoy so I can get the gear ready. We love outdoor games, and we also love indoor games that get us off our butts for a bit. Here’s my list of my favorite outdoor...

Did you know that March 1st is Dr. Seuss’ birthday? It is also National Read Across America Day.   To celebrate, I created a 100 Chart Art activity. [TAG0] If you’re still looking for some fun ideas to incorporate Dr. Seuss books into your week, make sure and check out some of these fun activities. More Seuss Inspired Activities Dr. Seuss Unit – 6 different books, each with their own activity [TAG1] Get Moving with Dr. Seuss The Lorax Preschool & Tot Packs Lorax Color and Counting Book Games, Books and More We also really enjoy the game Cat in the Hat I...

DIY puzzles for kids help children of any age learn matching and problem-solving skills. We do puzzles together for family time. It is just like game night. Good, quality time together and always laughs, competition and conversations. These homemade puzzle ideas are a fun surprise for kids. It takes the traditional puzzle and makes it […] Click to read the post DIY Puzzles for Kids on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

Make the most of summer’s sunny days with everything from cloud dough and water play to DIY ice cream and splatter paint Why does summer always seem to go by so fast? We can’t slow it down, but we can help you make sure it’s packed with fun and amazing memories with activities that take full advantage of the summer season. While you won’t find any indoor activities on this list (hint: you can find indoor play ideas here), what you will find is 21 summer activities for preschoolers that are so easy to do anyone can pull them off....

In many ways, vulnerability is an unavoidable part of parenthood. When you become a parent, it’s normal to come face to face with your flaws and weaknesses on a regular basis. As important as vulnerability is, though, many dads struggle to intentionally express it with their kids — largely for reasons that trace back to old notions of masculinity. If that sounds like you — maybe you don’t want to let your kids down or you simply feel awkward sharing your emotions — it can be tough to display sensitivity in your relationships.Michael Addis, professor of psychology at Clark University...