2013

Training Little Ears to use Headphones

June 19, 2013

What a plethora of activities we can provide to little ones once they can use headphones!  Audio stories, movies on a plane, favorite music playlists, etc.  But what do you do if your child refuses to keep them on and continually pulls them off? Today’s post includes a variety of ideas to help train your [...]

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Free songs to download for your next road trip

May 28, 2013

Found an awesome treat for you this week! 13 songs you can download for free to add to your collection! These are great kid-friendly songs, but sung by artists that you’ll like as well. But hurry…the offer ends on June 1. Check it out! Summer 2013 Road Trip Playlist    

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Scribbles book for entertaining

May 22, 2013

Products that promote entertainment and creativity are always my favorite.  I love the Scribbles: A Really Giant Drawing and Coloring Book.  In this book, there are coloring and drawing prompts to inspire your child and help them have a unique coloring experience.  This book would work well for ages 3+, as long as there is [...]

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Guest Post: Happily Enduring Long Flights With Little Kids, Part 2

May 8, 2013

Here is the much anticipated Part 2 of “Guest Post: Happily Enduring Long Flights With Little Kids.”  A big thank you to my sister Heather, living abroad for the Foreign Service, for sharing these airline tips she’s collected from herself and other expat friends.   Check out Part 1, if you missed it for toy [...]

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Guest Post: Happily Enduring Long Flights With Little Kids, Part 1

May 1, 2013

I am so excited to share this awesome guest post from my sister Heather!  Her family is stationed overseas for the next several years and she has loads of excellent tips to share.  This is a two-part post, so be to read the continuation.  Hope you enjoy it:   Guest Post: Happily Enduring Long Flights [...]

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“Parenting Win: Family Singing Bohemian Rhapsody”

April 24, 2013

Love this video I saw today!  It gives the perfect example of having fun with your kids in the car and to let yourself, as the parent, loosen up and enjoy your time with them.   So confession time:  Have you ever done something like this with everyone in the car singing and dancing?  You [...]

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“When will we get there?” A visual to help…

April 17, 2013

We all know that there are at least two things that seem inevitable on a road trip with kids: Kids will wonder and ask (a lot) how much longer a car ride will be. Arguments will happen between siblings.   And of course, as parents, we are left trying to keep the peace, discipline if [...]

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Playlists for the car

April 10, 2013

In my upcoming book, Happy Little Travelers, I’ve been collecting and compiling songs that are perfect for both adults and kids to enjoy while traveling.  You know, those type of songs where you love to sing along, and your child easily picks up the lyrics and might start belting it out too?  We all know [...]

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Seatbelt Travel Pillow

April 3, 2013

Some kids can sleep well in their carseats.  However, by the time they grow into a booster seat, getting comfortable can be tricky. One way to help the comfort level is to use a seatbelt pillow.  I just learned about a cute one from Blue Butterfly Boutique! I love that these were designed by a [...]

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Sight word practice app

March 27, 2013

I love apps that help my child learn.  Especially when they are learning to read, kids need all the practice they can get!  I just discovered a new app for ipad and iphone–Kids Learn Sight Words. With activities based on Dr. Fry’s Instant Words, (a list of the most commonly used words in the order [...]

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Crayon roll-up: buy it or make it!

March 20, 2013

I have amazing sisters who all have young kids as well.  I love it when they pass on products they have found!  Here’s a great idea that keeps crayons perfect for travel:   This product is fabulous because it is quick to see if you have all the crayons when it is time to put [...]

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12 Best Kid-friendly destinations? What do you think?

March 13, 2013

Budget Travel came out with their choices for the 12 best kid-friendly destinations, hoping to help families thinking about their summer vacation plans.  Here are the 12 places on their list:   Colonial Williamsburg, VA Washington D.C. London Boston Berlin Philadelphia San Francisco New York City San Diego Barcelona Niagara Falls, NY St. Augustine, FL [...]

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Enjoying an Art Museum with Young Kids

March 6, 2013

My husband and I were privileged to have a getaway weekend just the two of us, to NYC.  We all know how needed those trips are!  One of the highlights was going to the Museum of Modern Art, MOMA. While there, I saw several families with young kids and began to ponder how best to [...]

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5 Most Popular Posts from 2012

February 27, 2013

I am excited that this website has been helpful for so many families.  Check out the top 5 posts from the 2012:   1.  To Carseat or Not to Carseat? Airplane Traveling and your Toddler –Options for a toddler (2 years +) that you have to buy an airplane seat for, regardless if you want [...]

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“Nice Voices, Nice Choices”

February 20, 2013

Lately our kids seem to be grumpier than usual, and get extremely irritated with each other over any little thing.  Not sure if there is a root cause, or just bad habits lately in how they treat each other.  After a particularly trying day today with errands and driving, my husband and I had enough [...]

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