Nanny to Mommy

When it comes to our children’s mental health, sometimes we cannot be 100% sure what we can and should do to help things. Children are sponges and they can pick up on anxious feelings from adults and situations can start to affect their own mental health and wellbeing. Often feelings and emotions can’t always be explained, and making sure there is established routine and understanding can help you and your child to ensure that their mental health is positive and in a good space. So what can you do to take better care of your child’s mental health? Here are some suggestions.

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As parents we already wear many hats, and if school closures taught us anything it is that we appreciate teachers more than ever before. If you are like me, then you are having to learn new ways to keep your kiddos entertained while making sure they stay engaged in school work at home. Without ideas and the virtual help from both of my kiddos' teachers, I don't think I would have had the capabilities to manage homeschooling.

There are so many ways to thank a teacher and Quaker sent us an awesome custom box of goodies so we could easily create something special for my children's teachers. This box was filled with Quaker Kids Organic Bites & Bars along with fun activities such as a DIY Wood Heart Frame, Thank You Note Kit & Stickers, and a t-shirt and paint. So, we were inspired to create an easy craft so our children's teachers will know they are appreciated.

There are many great gift ideas that you can get your dad, whether this is for Father’s Day, his birthday, or a special occasion. However, if you’ve a particularly busy dad who is moving about non-stop, then those gifts can be stepped up a notch to make it a whole lot more easier for him! Here are 8 great ideas for the busy dad.

Before you have children, the safety of your garden might not be a top priority. However, as your family starts to grow, you may want to pay attention to its design. You want it to be as safe as possible for your little ones from the get-go. There are, therefore, some techniques you can use to ensure that this becomes a reality.

Of course, as they grow, you’ll also want to make it child-friendly in the sense that it’s a fun area for them to enjoy – as well as being safe. But, regardless of their age, here are 6 tips that you can use to help transform it into an environment that they love to explore:

Whether you are spending a day at the beach, staying at the lake, or just adventuring outdoors, this is a great list of needs the entire family will enjoy. We live in Georgia where is hot and humid all summer long. We are always at the beach, lake, or swimming pool, so over the years I have learned what has worked for our family.