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How to Teach My Child How to Wash their Hands

Young child learning how to wash hands using liquid soap at white sink

This is my Public Service Announcement to all parents, teachers, and care-givers. EVERYONE I know is getting sick. Yes, the kids and grown-ups are literally wheezing, blowing, and coughing. They are getting fevers and puking. It is down right miserable for everyone. I want YOU to be and stay healthy. One of the best and most effective ways to combat illnesses is to teach children to wash their hands effectively. Squirting hand gel DOES NOT COUNT AS HAND WASHING. We must take ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Health, Playful Preschool, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Gobbly Fun Turkey Craft Ideas for Kids to Make

Gobbly Fun Turkey Crafts for Kids

Are you ready for some gobbly good time this Thanksgiving? We prepared suggestions for you and your kids to ensure you will have a fun time creating lovely turkey crafts to decorate your home as well as a few ideas for small gifts kids can make for their friends and family.  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links Here are some of the supplies you will need for turkey paper crafts: Turkey Crafts for Kids Without further delay, take a pick for your first gobbly fun ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Fall, Thanksgiving, Turkeys

By Kim Vij

The Reality of Preventing Gun Violence in Schools

Elementary School Classroom without students

If we don't act now unfortunately I am afraid that something like this is coming soon to a school near you. It's time we faced the reality of gun violence in our schools as a nation. Here are a few things you should know and what you can do to prevent it from happening again as we work together to make our children safer. Will you take the first step and join Everytown?  Facing the Reality of Gun Violence in our Schools I just dropped my child off at school on Thursday morning ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Advocacy, Community Outreach, Gun Safety

By Kim Vij

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate a Teddy Bear Day With Your Child

Teddy Bear Activities for Kids

A Teddy Bear is a classic symbol of childhood. Discover activities, recipes and books to celebrate our special cuddly friends with your child in honor of National Teddy Bear Day! Teddy Bear Themed Activities for Kids Celebrating bears can be such fun with a fun simple activities using items from around your home.  Here are a few activities and crafts for the kids. Kid Friendly Teddy Bear Songs Start of your fun with Bear Songs If you're like me you ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Bears, grade school, Preschool, teddy bear, Teddy Bear Picnic

By Kim Vij

Universal Studios Cabana Bay Beach Resort Review

Cabana Bay Beach Resort Review at Universal Studios Resort

Planning a family vacation to Universal Studios in Orlando? I’m going to share with you everything you need to know about Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, one of the budget friendly on-property resorts. Save this review for your next family trip to Universal Studios! This is a sponsored post on behalf of Loews Hotels. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Here's a look at our recent trip to this vibrant, retro-style resort with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for fun and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Florida, Orlando, Review, Travel, Universal Studios

By Kim Vij

The Cat in the Hat Alphabet Fishbowl Sensory Game

Cat in the Hat inspired Alphabet Fishbowl Game with ABC Sticker Mat

Create a playful game inspired by the book The Cat in the Hat! The Cat in the Hat Alphabet Fishbowl Sensory Game teaches letter recognition with the beloved fish from this popular Dr. Seuss book. Each March 2nd we celebrate the birthday of the famous author Dr. Seuss !  This month for Virtual Book Club for Kids we're featuring The Cat in the Hat.   I'm sharing with you a playful Alphabet Sensory Game to go along with the popular children's book. This post contains ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Dr. Seuss, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Virtual Book Club

By Kim Vij

Letter Fun with the Cat in the Hat

ABC Fun with Dr. Seuss Book The Cat in the Hat

Looking for a way to teach letters to your preschooler? Here's a playful way to celebrate Dr. Seuss using letter fun with the Cat in the Hat book. All you need is the iconic red and white hat and some plastic letters. Here's how to play this Dr. Seuss game!   CLICK HERE FOR MORE DR. SEUSS ACTIVITIES Cat in the Hat Activity Looking for ideas for the Book The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss?  The Cat in the Hat is a favored book of children.  The red and white hat ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Dr. Seuss, Kim, Preschool, Toddler, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Dr. Seuss Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand

The Cat in the Hat inspired Dr. Seuss Sensory Play Idea

Celebrate your favorite Dr. Seuss books with your child using this idea for Dr. Seuss Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand.  You just need a few supplies and your child will be magically transported into the colorful imaginary world of Dr. Seuss. This post contains affiliate links  This week we're featuring Dr. Seuss for the weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids!  There are so many favorite Dr. Seuss books we couldn't pick just one. One of my favorites is this collection of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Book Activity, Dr. Seuss, Preschool, Sensory, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019

Multicultural Children's Book Day with children reading a book in group on grass with blue sky.

Explore books that highlight diverse characters and stories on Multicultural Children's Book Day. This post features a linky that connect you with book reviews from some of the latest Multicultural books for kids. The focus of this event is to bring attention to all of the amazing children’s books available that celebrate diversity. Which Multicultural Book will you read first?  How to Participate in Multicultural Children's Book Day Welcome to our 6th annual Multicultural ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Diversity, Multicultural Children's Book Day

By Kim Vij

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Georgia Pacific Foley Cellulose Mill

Kim Vij at Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose

Georgia-Pacific invited me to visit their Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry, Florida. I'm excited to share with you the many ways that they are making an impact in our communities, in our environment and through their various quality products, which includes cellulose. *This post was sponsored by Georgia-Pacific, however all thoughts and opinions are my own* UPDATE: Perry, Florida – Georgia-Pacific employees at the Foley Cellulose mill in Perry, Florida, were informed 9/18/23 that ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Review

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