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By Kim Vij

Celebrating Bonfire Night

Bon Fire Night - Remember the 5th of November with Kids

Learn how families in the UK celebrate bonfire night each November 5th. On the night of November 5th, throughout Britain, they commemorate the capture of Guy Fawkes with bonfires and fireworks, and by burning an effigy of Guy Celebrating Bon Fire Night with Kids I am so excited to be guest posting on The Educators' Spin On It and letting you know about a festival in the UK that is very unique to our country. Every 5th of November we celebrate Bonfire Night, a celebration of the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Bonfire Night, Guest Post, Raising Global Kids, United Kingdom

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We are so excited to announce

That our newest little one has emerged at 8lbs 5 oz and 19 3/4 inches long and has already fluttered his way into our hearts! Butterfly kisses, giggles, and fun The JOY of having another one has just begun!!! Can't wait to share more about pregnancy and babies in the upcoming months! ... Read more...

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Amanda, Baby Time

By The Educators Spin On It

Waiting for a New Sibling to Come Home

Waiting for New Baby's Arrival with Siblings at Home

Help your child prepare for a new sibling with these simple, heartfelt tips and activities to ease the transition and build excitement before baby comes home. We are so very excited here at The Educators' Spin On It!  Someone very special has arrived! We'll have to wait for Amanda to share more details with you once she's ready but I thought I'd share I was the lucky one to stay home with Amanda's little ones while she went off to the hospital to have a baby! Tips for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, baby, Baby Time, New Arrival, Siblings

By Kim Vij

The Positive Roles of a Mother in Law

The Positive Roles of a Mother-in-law

Discover the positive roles a mother-in-law can play in family life—from offering support and wisdom to strengthening family bonds. Learn how to nurture a healthy, loving relationship. We have all heard the saying "monster-in-law". The derogatory phrase used to refer to a mother-in-law who happens to be a monster. I feel terrible for anyone out there who has a monster-in-law, it sounds awful. I, on the other hand, am extremely fortunate to have a wonderful mother-in-law, a woman I admire ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Grandparents, Mother In Law, Parenting with Purpose, snapshots

By Kim Vij

Our Favorite Fall Activities from After School Express

Add a little fun this year with this fall activities for after school with your child. Here are our top picks from our weekly After School Blog Hop. We want to share with you the adorable Fall Halloween Themed ideas we've been collecting to do after school. Fall Activities for After School It's hard to believe it's just over a week left before Halloween and lots of projects to choose from. Here are some of our favorites that have been shared on our After School Linky this Fall. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Fall, grade school, Halloween, Pumpkins

By Kim Vij

Teaching Children About Hunger and Giving

Teaching Children About Hunger and Giving

 Discover meaningful ways to teach children about hunger and food insecurity through age-appropriate activities, books, and family discussions. Inspire empathy and action with helpful tips. Even though Halloween is still about two weeks away, if you have been to basically any store lately, you know the holiday season is already in full swing. I have started seeing Facebook posts about Christmas gift ideas for the kiddos and Pinterest filling up with holiday recipes and decor. The season ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Parenting Tagged With: A Better Me, Community Outreach, Parenting with Purpose, snapshots

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Pregnancy Belly Painting – A great way for siblings to bond with their sibling to be!

Paint tray for pregnancy belly painting with siblings

Owl always love you! Pregnancy Belly Painting To celebrate the amazing gift of pregnancy and the power and strength of a woman's body, we set out to paint my pregnant belly in celebration of number #3's upcoming arrival. If you haven't considered belly painting before, I would strongly recommend it. Pregnancy Belly Painting can be... be soothing give your older children and spouse a chance to connect with baby be fun allow you to express your creativity be a way to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Owls, Parenting with Purpose, Photo Ideas, Pregnancy, Siblings

By Kim Vij

Amy Krouse Rosenthal Books and Activities

Amy Krouse Rosenthal Books for Kids

Explore fun, hands-on activities inspired by Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books in this Virtual Book Club for Kids—perfect for encouraging creativity, kindness, and early literacy at home. Amy Krouse Rosenthal Author Study Amy Krouse Rosenthal was a beloved children’s author known for her playful, thoughtful, and deeply creative books. With titles like Spoon, Yes Day!, and I Wish You More, she inspired kids (and grown-ups!) to see the magic in everyday moments. In this post, we’re ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Author Study, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

The Advantages of Walking Home After School Together

The Advantages of Walking Home After School Together

One of the main reasons to walk home from school with your child is to help them develop a connection with nature. Here are some tips for why walking home from school can be a great way for parents to bond with their children and to get some exercise. When children walk home from school, they have the opportunity to see and experience the natural world around them. This can help them to appreciate the beauty of nature and to learn about the plants and animals that live in their community. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Fall, Kids in the Garden, Kim, Nature, Outdoor Fun, Walking to School

By Kim Vij

Tips on Creating Individual Time for Each Child

Tips on Creating Individual Time with Children as a Parent

One of the biggest problems we have as a family is that we don't have enough time during the week to all be together. Often my kids only see their dad for a few minutes in the evening or sometimes not at all except for the weekend. Tips for Spending Quality Time With Your Child My husband is very conscious of this and knows how important it is to spend quality time with the kids. As someone who is always deliberately trying to be a better parent, he seeks out opportunities to spend one ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Guest Post, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Siblings, snapshots

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