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Packing Your Bags for Labor and Delivery

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery

When you are getting to be BIG pregnant And the nursery (or corner of your bedroom) is set up, and you begin to feel that the arrival of your little one is near, it is time to pack your bags! As this is my 3rd baby, I knew exactly what I wanted and needed. The first basket I packed was snacks for ME to have when I knew I was entering the stage of active labor. My first delivery was a Petocin-induced labor with an epidural, my 2nd was an emergency c-section, and I was determined ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, baby, Baby Time, Pregnancy

By Kim Vij

Reading Around the Globe for Read Across America

We had so much fun celebrating Read Across America this past week! Did you do something special with your child's class? There's just something about as you enter the creative world of Dr. Seuss that things become more hands on and purposeful learning. Many of the activities incorporate multiple senses and encourage active engaging participation.   Most importantly the activities become more Age Appropriate. We encourage to watch our Spring Into Reading Series all month long to find ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, read across america

By Kim Vij

Read Across America with Dr. Seuss Hangout

Read Across America is a fun events for teachers, parents and most important Kids.  Here are some tips to get involved and how to support your child learning to read.   Are you read to join us for the First Read with KBN Hangout Series for Spring into Reading in honor of National Reading Month?  It's today at 4:00!  You can watch live from our website here or on the Event Page here .  Read Across America at 4:00 March 1, 2013 - Spring Into READING VIDEO We'd ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Dr. Seuss, Google Hangout On Air

By Kim Vij

Screen Time and Motivating Boys

Discover effective strategies to manage screen time and motivate boys to engage in active, creative, and meaningful activities. Get expert parenting tips to balance technology use while fostering curiosity and learning! When I was at UC Berkeley for summer school a long time ago, I made a new friend, Annie. When her family went on vacation, Annie's parents and 5 siblings would leave the room for the day, as families normally do on vacation. Annie, however, would stay behind by herself and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Parenting with Purpose, Screen Free Activities, snapshots

By Kim Vij

Spring Into Reading Hangout On Air Series

We're excited to announce that in honor of National Reading Month we're hosting a LIVE Google Hangout On Air on Friday, March 1st at at 4:00 EST.  We'd love for you to come join us for this event!  It's called Spring Into Reading : Read Across America! We'll be sharing some Dr. Seuss inspired ideas to bring his imagination and love of rhyming words into your own home!  Here's the best part we've asked some of our favorite kid bloggers from the Kid Blogger Network to join us all ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Google Hangout On Air, Virtual Book Club

By Kim Vij

Dr. Seuss Activities for Read Across America

Dr. Seuss Activities for Kids

This time of year is one of my most favorite!  It brings the focus of literacy into homes and schools everywhere around the world! Have you marked your calendars to join the fun?  Read Across America World Read Aloud Day World Book Day National Reading Awareness Month is March  We have a few resources to get you started this month. We have a LOVE of BOOKS at The Educators' Spin On It so there are always tons of resources for you to turn to for support. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Dr. Seuss, Read, Reading, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Healthy Heart Fun with Big Bird {Week 4}

Make heart health fun with Big Bird! This Healthy Heart Fun activity teaches kids the importance of staying active with engaging Sesame Street-themed games and movement ideas. We have been working hard all month long as we joined Go Red for Women!  This is the last week for us to share our Healthy Heart Fun with you for Week 4. This week as we focused also on The Great Backyard Bird Count we ventured out for our exercise and counting. However, we couldn't help but think of a bird who's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Healthy Heart Fun, Let's Move, Mommy and Me Workout

By Kim Vij

Connecting Family through Creative Play

Strengthen family bonds through creative play! Discover fun, engaging activities that inspire imagination, teamwork, and meaningful connections for kids and parents alike. Creative Ways to Connect Family Through Creative Play One of the most comforting things a mother can find is a kindred spirit - another mother to share your joys, and also your worries with. Someone who can inspire you and help you think more deeply about the type of mother you wish to be for your child. It is so ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Parenting, PLAY

By Kim Vij

10 Simple Tips for Learning Science at Home

We are so excited to be guest posting at Steve Spangler's Blog today! We believe that parents are a child's first teacher and feel that with simple steps you can make sure to have all the tools you need at home for your child to learn..including SCIENCE! If you haven't explored Steve Spangler's Science take a moment and check out all the cool science videos. Plus they have numerous products available to order. Truthfully many of the experiments he shares are from simple household ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Science Fun

By Kim Vij

Mommy and Me Workout {Healthy Heart Fun:Week 3}

Mommy and Me Workout

Get active with your little one! This Mommy and Me Workout is a fun, heart-healthy way to bond while staying fit. Try these easy exercises to keep both you and your child moving! Are you looking for ways to get both you and your kids moving together? We've created some fun heart healthy activities for you to do with your child.  They can be done both indoors or outdoors!  It's your own circuit created for Mommy and Me!  Each station you do for one minute and then rotate. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Healthy Heart Fun, Let's Move, Mommy and Me Workout, Movement, outdoor, Parenting, Valentine's Day

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