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I bet you already have everything you need around the house to set up these six super cool (and EASY) science experiments in no time. Before each experiment, ask your child to predict what they think will happen—just like real scientists do!—then compare the results at the end. Try one of the six ideas below and let us know your …
In the past, I’ve found it SO HELPFUL to know a few games my kids can play with just a pencil and paper—whether we’re on the go, stuck in a waiting room, or I just need to finish a conversation, pencil-and-paper games are no-hassle way to keep them entertained or distracted. 👏 My boys and I have a few go-to …
Want some easy ways to expand your preschooler’s vocabulary, spark those reading skills, and improve communication? My boys and I have a few fun activities and daily habits that work really well—one of them even turns doodles into giggles almost like magic! Here are three fun things we like to do on the regular to boost language skills: 📕 Keep …
Sometimes at bedtime, I realize the whole day went by without having a chance to really talk to my kiddo or play together. I feel like my best self as a parent when I’ve connected with my boys in some way—but a lot of times, the day gets so hectic it just doesn’t happen. As parents, we have so many responsibilities, …
Whether you’re throwing a birthday party soon—or more likely, heading to one next weekend—here’s the scoop on the latest bday trend, “fiver parties.” The idea is, you buy your kiddo one big-ticket item, or pay for an experience they’ll be excited about (for toddlers this might be tickets to the zoo or a music class you can take together, while …
I love curling up to read with my kiddos, but it’s easy to get in a rut reading the same books over and over—and honestly, after a while some bedtime stories are more likely to put ME to sleep than my kids. 😴😴😄 Here’s a list of some of our favorite books for early readers—that are just as fun for …
It often seems like there are tons of options for things to do with ‘big kids’—but not so much when it comes to babies. Sometimes we need to entertain a baby and older sibling at the same time, and sometimes (let’s be honest) it just gets super boring playing peek-a-boo 847 times in a row. Whatever the reason, it’s nice …
It’s never too early to help kids think creatively about STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering, and math. Here are a few fun Q4KIDZ questions to help them think about building, gravity, and measuring. There are no perfect answers — the goal is just to have fun thinking about these topics. Building & Measuring 1. If you had to measure …
Sometimes you need a little inspiration in order to get your kids to open up after school. Here are a few creative questions to get them talking. Friends, Family & Being a Kid 1. What words do you wish your friends would use to describe you? 2. In what ways are you different from your parents? How are you the …
