Category: Toddlers
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When Your Child is Afraid of the Dark
The last couple months, our almost four year old son has started saying he is afraid of the dark. Below are some of the strategies we are using to help him cope with this fear: Memorize Psalm 4:8 – This verse says, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell…
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Songs for Music Time with Kids
Music and movement is good for kids for so many reasons. Not only is it just a fun activity that most kids enjoy, but it can help them practice taking turns or sharing if instruments are involved. It can help in expressing creativity and problem solving skills as well as following instructions. Here are some…
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How I am Managing Life with Two Toddlers and a Newborn
To say that adding a third child to our family was an adjustment would be an understatement. Our oldest is not even 4 yet and we have a 2 year old and now a 3 month old. Our house has definitely gotten more crazy these past couple months. Our older two have become more clingy…
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Quiet Time Activities
We recently started quiet time with our son. He is almost four and only recently stopped napping. Since we have a newborn, I really need the downtime that naptimes provided. For about an hour and a half, he plays quietly in his room while his sisters nap. Visit this post on how we went about…
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How to Start Quiet Time with a Toddler who is No Longer Napping
With three kids so close in age, I need some time during the day to rest or to catch up on stuff if needed. Our oldest (almost four) recently stopped napping so we are establishing a quiet time in his room so that I still have some time to myself every day without resorting to…
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Toddler Approved Healthy Snacks
My kids love snacks. They usually have an afternoon snack every day as well as a snack before bed. And if we’re going to be out for long I always make sure to bring a snack as well. Since they are having so many snacks throughout the day, I have made it my goal to…
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How I Get out of the House with a Baby and Two Toddlers
I have found that our two toddlers get stir crazy and are more likely to act out if we stay home all week. I try to get out two or three times a week with all three kids. We usually run errands one morning, go to our Bible study one morning, and go to story…
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Easter Egg Filler Ideas
We started doing Easter egg hunts with the kids last year and I plan to do it every year with them. We tend to have a family get together on Easter Sunday so I may not always do it on Easter. I think last year I did it the day before. Last year I just…
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More Preschool Learning Ideas
In a previous post, I shared what we were currently doing for our son for preschool learning activities. I’ve added in some new things/changed how we were doing some things. This post is an update with a few things that have changed.
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Books about Preparing for a New Baby
Books can be used to teach your kids about new babies and also to help get them more excited about becoming a big brother/sister. Our oldest will often ask questions about the baby after reading one of these books. Click on the links below to view the books on Amazon, read a short summary, and…
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