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After School Snack Ideas With a Printable Surprise!

Fruit Sushi After School Snack Idea

Make after school a special time with these fresh after school snack ideas with your child!  It's just the thing that brings that smile I've missed all day to my child's face and pair perfectly with DASANI® water for a refreshing afternoon snack! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #AFreshIdeaForAfterSchool #CollectiveBias School's back in session and I'm going to admit as a mom, I'm missing the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: After School, Back to School, Snack Ideas

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Start a New Back to School Tradition – Friday Night Family BBQ with Dixie

Back to School BBQ Ideas for hosting family night. Kick start a new family tradition this school year.

The kids have started their first week of school. It brings back all sorts of emotions. I am so proud to see how they have grown over the years and so lucky to be their mom. This year we are starting a new back to school tradition - Friday Night Family BBQ. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dixie. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Back to School Traditions - Friday Night Family Barbecue I'd like to say that I made ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School, Food, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Recipes, Review

By Kim Vij

Wemberly Worried: Helping Your Child with Back to School Worries

How to help your child with back to school worries using the story Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Tips for helping your child through the big and little emotions of starting a new school year. The children's book Wemberly Worried helps your child with back to school worries with these activities. Helping children with feelings of anxiety is a part of parenthood and childhood. We hug them in the dark and when they hear scary noises. We hold their hand as we go to new places and while meeting new people. We talk with them about their fears and worries and even show our children there are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Kevin Henkes, Kim, Literacy, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Teaching Kids How to Make Friends

Tips for Making Friends at School

As we head back-to-school this year, the topic of how to make friends once again becomes the focus of our character development conversations around the dinner table. Friends are an important part of our lives. They bring value to our lives in numerous ways. As my children get prepared to start a new academic school year, we focus on remembering how to make new friends. How to Make Friends Although my children are extraverts, they have struggled at different times throughout their ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Back to School, Book List, diy books, Friendship, grade school, Parenting

By Kim Vij

India’s Independence Day Activities for Kids

Independence Day Activities for Kids to Learn All About India. Includes crafts, books and videos for kids to learn about India's Independence Day.

Get ready to celebrate with colorful Independence Day crafts, videos, books, and fun facts to learn all about India with your child. A fun way to celebrate with your family and learn a little history too. India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15th every year to commemorate the day in 1947 when India gained independence from British rule. The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who is considered to be the father of modern India. Together you can discover and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Diversity, grade school, India, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Children’s Books about India

Books about India for Kids

A large collection of stories for kids about India that highlight India's culture, India's mythology, and even the flavorful food of India! These beautiful picture books will help your child learn and appreciate what makes India so special. Let's get ready to go on an adventure to India through this hand-picked collection of children's books! My husband is from India and we are always looking for books for our children to learn about India. We select books to recommend that discuss ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Around the World, Bilingual Babies, Book List, grade school, India, Kim, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Top Places to Visit in New Delhi with Kids

Top Places to Visit in New Delhi, India with Kids

Explore top picks of popular destinations in New Delhi to visit with your family. We're sharing everything you need to know for a culturally eye-opening and unforgettable journey with your kids in India. My husband and I have talked about taking our girls to India for a very long time. This summer we finally made it happen, the stars aligned and we were able to visit India for a month. The best part was that it was a family reunion with my sister-in-law's family and brother-in-law's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: grade school, India, Raising Global Kids, Travel

By Kim Vij

Happy Raksha Bandhan!

exploring rakhi with videos and crafts for kids, sister demonstrating tying bracelet on brother.

Learning about cultures around the world can be fun! One tradition that happens in many Hindu homes is Raksha Bandhan! Here are a few Rakhi videos and craft ideas for kids as they learn and explore their world. What is Rakhi? Raksha Bandhan, which is also often called Rakhi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on a full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar. The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Bilingual Babies, India, Kim, Siblings

By Kim Vij

Learn How to Cook Indian Food with Kids

Teaching Kids How to Cook Indian Food. A collection of Recipes with our families favorite Indian dishes.

Teaching kids how to cook Indian food: a fun and tasty experience! Explore this collection of delicious Indian recipes with our family's favorite dishes from New Delhi in Northern India. Which Indian recipe will you make first? How to Cook Indian Food with Kids Cooking is a great way to bond with your kids and teach them valuable life skills. It can also be a fun and educational experience, especially when you're cooking Indian food. My husband's family is Punjabi from New ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: Around the World, Cooking with Kids, Diversity, grade school, India, Raising Global Kids, Recipes

By Kim Vij

Easy and Fun Olympic Party Games with Friends

How to Host Your Own Summer Games with Kids

Tips for how to host a Summer Party with tons of Olympic Party games for your child's friends! We'll share ideas and activities that will transport you to the heart of the Olympic Games. Get Ready for the Summer Olympics with Fun and Exciting Activities! Get ready for the most exciting sporting event of the year - the Summer Olympics! The 2024 Olympic games are going to be held in Paris, France, and we can't wait for all the fun and excitement. In this blog post, we've created a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: games for kids, grade school, Olympics, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Summer, Summer Olympics

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