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DIY Bubble Wands

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One of my girls’ favorite outdoor activities is blowing bubbles. They’ll blow bubbles for 20 or 30 minutes, chasing them down to pop them and seeing who can blow the biggest bubble. Unfortunately, we sometimes misplace or break the bubble wands that came with the bubble solution. One day, when we could only find one bubble wand, I … [Read more...] about DIY Bubble Wands

14 Fun Ways for Kids to Interact with Loved Ones Over Video Calls

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We’ve used video calls to keep my kids in contact with their grandparents for years. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been using it more frequently and we’ve been using it to connect with additional family members and friends. In my experience, it is easier for little kids to engage with loved ones using video calls … [Read more...] about 14 Fun Ways for Kids to Interact with Loved Ones Over Video Calls

9 Realistic Ways for Moms to Recharge

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Mothering is hard work. In fact, it’s so challenging that saying it is “hard work” might be an understatement. As a stay-at-home mom of three young kids, I find it very difficult to recharge. I’m on the job 24/7. There’s no lunch break. There’s no vacation. Most of the time I can’t even go to the bathroom without a child hollering at me … [Read more...] about 9 Realistic Ways for Moms to Recharge

Eco-Friendly Approaches to Arts and Crafts for Kids

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My kids absolutely love drawing, painting, and completing various craft projects. I love that they love these things! They get to be creative, use their imaginations, and practice fine motor skills when completing arts and crafts. However, there is one thing I don’t like about these activities: the waste. We go through so many pieces of … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Approaches to Arts and Crafts for Kids

8 Ways to Celebrate Easter During the COVID-19 Lockdown

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I can’t remember a single Easter in my life that didn’t include attending church. For many of us, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Easter will include a number of “firsts” in regards to how we celebrate. Thankfully, even for folks under the most stringent stay-at-home orders, there are ways to celebrate. Here are 8 ways to make … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Celebrate Easter During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Paper Chain Prayer Calendar for Lent

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It seems like we were celebrating the start of 2020 just yesterday. In reality, it’s been nearly two months! We’re already to Ash Wednesday and Lent. Though I’m not Catholic (or part of a Protestant tradition that follows the liturgical calendar), I believe that all Christians can benefit from observing the various seasons of the liturgical … [Read more...] about Paper Chain Prayer Calendar for Lent

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Form Close Sibling Relationships

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My sister and I were really close when we were growing up, but we also fought like cats and dogs. I’m seeing this same pattern emerge with my own kids. My three daughters are best of friends, but they sometimes feel frustrated with each other and end up fighting. Based on what I hear from other parents, this seems to be fairly typical. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Help Your Kids Form Close Sibling Relationships

How to Keep Unbelieving Kids from Ruining Santa for Kids Who Believe

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My kids know who Santa is, but they don’t believe he is a real person. They enjoy him as a fictional character, just as they do fairy tale princesses and superheroes. This isn’t the case for most of our friends and family members. The children in these families believe that Santa is real, and this is an important part of their Christmas … [Read more...] about How to Keep Unbelieving Kids from Ruining Santa for Kids Who Believe

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