This content is a paid product endorsement for the NFL in collaboration with DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. There is something so wonderful about witnessing the pure joy of play for play's sake. It's Super Bowl week and I've just arrived home from an amazing football experience called the Play Football Family Festival. Put on by the NFL in this … [Read more...]
New Wild Kratts Movie and More on PBS Kids
All you Wild Kratts fans get ready. A new Wild Kratts Movie, "Creatures of the Deep Sea," is premiering tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23rd, on PBS Kids. Join the Kratts brothers and their team as they discover the special challenges of deep sea exploration, as well as the deep's vastness and wonders. There's more. You may remember I mentioned a few months ago the new … [Read more...]
10 Ideas for Kids Who Love Outer Space
Street lights do not exist in our neighborhood. Vast, starry space stretches out over our heads just outside the door on clear nights. Sometimes, after putting the kids to bed, I wander out to fill my soul with nature's beauty and get a little peace and quiet. Sometimes, though, I'll take the kids out, either before bedtime or, on rare occasion, after bedtime. Related post: … [Read more...]
New Science Inspired Programs on PBS Kids
As a PBS Kids Very Involved Parent (Yes, that's a thing!), I'm very happy to announce that PBS Kids is adding two new science inspired series to their already amazing programming for kids. You already know how thrilled I get whenever there are new science inspired programs on PBS Kids, since we all need to encourage kids to consider pursuing STEM subjects in school. Here are … [Read more...]
An Hour of Code Free for Kids
Do you have kids, grandkids, nephews, or nieces? Then please read on because today my tip is for them! And please make sure to check out the STEM giveaway at the end of this post to find out how to enter for a chance to win a prize worth more than $100! This week Dec 7-12 is Computer Science Education Week and the whole world is celebrating by inviting kids ages 4 and older … [Read more...]
Girls and Coding
A few weeks ago I had the extra special opportunity to visit Google Headquarters in San Jose, California, courtesy of Disney Junior's Miles from Tomorrowland and Google. The purpose of the visit was to listen in on a panel of experts discussing how to encourage kids, especially girls, to pursue careers in coding and other STEM subjects. As you probably know, STEM stands for … [Read more...]
Organization Tips for Extracurricular Activities
Thanks to the good folks at Ziploc® brand for making this post possible. As always comments, opinions and these organization tips for extracurricular activities are my own. As each year passes it seems back-to-school season just gets busier and busier. And the busier we get, the more organized we need to be if we have any hope of keeping our lives in order. That means we … [Read more...]
3 Back-to-School Organizing Tips
School begins for us in just two weeks and now's the perfect time to get my boys back into a normal routine, while still enjoying the last days of summer vacation. It's also a great time to reset our organization center by cleaning out old papers and the like. Oh, and we'll need to do some clothes shopping. Here are some back-to-school organizing tips for making your transition … [Read more...]
A Summer Safari with PBS
When my kids talk, read, or watch a program about animals, they get very animated. So when I heard that PBS Kids was planning a "Summer Safari," I thought it was a fantastic idea! So here's the info you need to plan a summer of fun and learning with PBS: Free Digital Tools for Parents and Kids Parents will find daily learning tips, extended learning ideas … [Read more...]
DIY Colorful Planter Using a Milk Jug
Thanks to the California Milk Processor Board and DiMe media for making this art project possible. As always my comments, opinions and love for DIY projects are my own. Most kids show interest in art, their faces light up when they are drawing or building something. It is human nature and beautiful to see. We all encourage our kids to create things, whether … [Read more...]