backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales” Backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”. Really, it does! “The Never Starting Tales” may sound …Read morebackyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”
summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years. Ever since Maddy joined the pre-team the summer before Kindergarten, we’ve …Read moresummer swim team: an absolute MUST for families
beach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more The beach can be difficult vacation for families with young children, there’s no doubt about it. Beyond even getting there–the packing, …Read morebeach learning: hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, ghost crabs, sand crabs & more
what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal) Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BLOOM! to spread the word about its Educational Resource Toolkit. All opinions and stories are my own. Did …Read morewhat your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal)
eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute) Oh, how I envisioned creating this post three, four, even five weeks ago. But life got in the way. So here it is: eclipse 2017 resources for …Read moreeclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute)
backyard painting–with nature Originally published June 16, 2011, I stumbled upon this post today, and it was a good reminder to slow down. No matter your child’s age. We …Read morebackyard painting–with nature
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer. Because here in the DC Metro area, it’s …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
kings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area We did it. We took the leap. We visited Kings Dominion with our kids this weekend. And? It was awesome. My husband …Read morekings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area
baseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game I have a hard time sitting still during sporting events. I won’t lie. I love the tailgating and the food and the crowds, but …Read morebaseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping? Not for real …Read morebackyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun Many of my longtime readers will think I’ve officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have. I just think it’s …Read morebackyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
how to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by smart and savvy Orlenad of Snotty Noses. Orlena is a mother of four and a doctor and she …Read morehow to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways
kid craft sale: supporting young entrepreneurs (with Astrobrights giveaway!) We have always supported our kids’ learning here at home; in fact, that’s the very reason teachmama.com was …Read morekid craft sale: supporting young entrepreneurs (with Astrobrights giveaway!)
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it. This past week, we experienced something …Read morefun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
summer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar I have been working and working and working and working and working on this calendar for weeks now, and I’m finally ready to share it. Woot. No …Read moresummer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar
creative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines Many families spend a good chunk of time bussing kids around town, from dance class to music, from soccer to …Read morecreative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better …Read more3 ways to kick-start your family’s health
invitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones The following guest post is written by the amazing Angela Thayer of Teaching Mama (not to be confused with this here ole teach mama …Read moreinvitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones
why i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored* I am a longtime fan of the neighborhood toy store. In fact, I can honestly say that I honest-to-goodness totally heart my …Read morewhy i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored*
5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke) We love chickens. We really do. We love backyard chickens. As in, we love them thanks to two hens who came to us from Rent a Coop here in the DC …Read more5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)