Nanny to Mommy

Children don't need to have huge piles of toys. Many parents try not to gather too many toys in their home because they often end up not being played with. They can take up a lot of space and they can generate a lot of waste too. However, making sure your child has some toys is definitely something that you want to do as a parent.

Although you can do things to make sure you never have too many, there are also multiple toy types that are beneficial for your kids to have. Not only are they fun to play with, but they can teach different skills at different ages. Having a variety of toys in your home can give your children the opportunity to explore different interests. It encourages their development and can also teach key social skills such as sharing. Here are some of the types of toys you might want to consider.

In our home, we’ve been trying to live more intentionally, cutting back on unnecessary spending, reducing waste, and using what we already have. That mindset is not only good for the environment, but it’s also been a game changer for our grocery budget. Kids grow fast, eat a lot, and if you’re anything like me, you hate throwing away food that could have been turned into something great.

That’s exactly how this homemade popsicle recipe came to be. I had a bunch of leftover fruit from a canceled Memorial Day charcuterie board. We had brought it to the pool, but no one really touched the raspberries or blueberries. Rather than let them go to waste, I decided to whip up a quick batch of fruit popsicles. And honestly? It’s one of the best (and easiest) ideas I’ve ever had.

It’s common knowledge that reading is an important skill for children, but it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Reading helps children and adults to exercise their minds, become exposed to new ideas, and expand their vocabulary. There’s no “wrong thing” to read because almost everything has a benefit.

However, not every child has a natural inclination to read. Some children would rather watch television, play video games, or do something active. There’s a time and place for everything, including sitting down with a good book. So, how can you make reading less of a chore for your child?

One of the things that lots of pregnant women experience throughout the period of their pregnancy is stress. It can be stressful for all kinds of reasons, and that’s even more true for women who are going through this whole process for the very first time. We’re going to talk today about some of the things you can do to reduce the stress you might feel throughout your pregnancy, so find out more below.