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As much as it’s hard to accept, parenting young kids really does go by in a flash, doesn’t it? It seems like they’re toddlers… then they’re in like 5th grade… middle school passes in 2.5 seconds, and then poof! You’ve got giant young adults walking around your kitchen and you nostalgically think about when they took their first steps in that very same spot. And knowing that this time is fleeting, parents often try to capture family memories whenever they can. Well, as a mom of a soon-to-be high schooler, a middle schooler, and a 4th grader who grows like...

Match the groundhog to its shadow! Here is a fun little free printable activity for toddlers and preschoolers to practice visual discrimination skills while celebrating Groundhog Day.There are several ways to do this activity depending on your child's age and skill level.1. Easy - Print off 2 copies of the color cards and cut them out for your child. (laminate if you wish) The child then finds the matching pairs.2. Medium - Print the shadows and the color cards, cut out the color cards for your child. (laminate if you wish) The child then places the color cards on top...

There's much more to Arnold Schwarzenegger than his time portraying T-800. Anyone familiar with his book, "Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story," will realize how brilliantly this title lives up to the remarkable tales he has to tell. Growing up in rural Austria amid the rubble of failed Nazi Germany, Schwarzenegger dominated the body-building world, emerging as Mr. Universe at 20 years old. He won the Mr. Olympia title a staggering seven times.But he didn't stop there -- in fact, far from it. Moving to America, he set his sights on acting, an unlikely goal considering his size and...

Click here to read Feelings Activities for Preschoolers to Learn to Handle those Big Emotions on Hands On As We Grow® Teach preschoolers how to express and handle those big feelings in healthy ways with this awesome list of activities all about emotions. Emotions and feelings can be difficult to control and understand. Even for parents! That’s why it is important to teach feelings and prepare our children to handle those big emotions they may have. Talking with our preschoolers about feelings is a great start. But it’s not the only way to teach preschoolers about feelings and emotions! Make...

A love theme is perfect for February with Valentine’s Day right in the middle of the month. Today we have Peek & Find Heart printables for kids featuring adorable heart images! This new Heart Peek & Find printable game for kids features 20 different hearts! Peek & Find is a great activity for Tot Schoolers, Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and beyond! There are a few variations to this activity that can easily grow with your child’s ability! Peek and Find is great for developing visual discrimination skills. I am always up for adding books to go along with activities, be sure to see our recommended...