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10+ Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:13:00 +0000

Good morning, Lovely!

Just wanted to let you know I've rounded up all of our favourite St. Patrick's Day crafts and put them all here in one place for you.

These ideas are so cute and easy, and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

There are a few in here that elementary school aged kids will enjoy as well!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Menorah Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:29:00 +0000

If you're looking for menorah crafts for preschoolers, we have some AWESOME ones right here.

They're fun and easy to make, and toddlers and preschoolers can safely "light" the pretend candles all by themselves.

Click the link below to check them out!

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50+ Nature Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:43:30 +0000

Happy Saturday, Lovely.

If your craft cupboards are running low, or if you'd just like to spend less on craft supplies, you will love epic collection of ideas!

I've rounded up all of our favourite nature crafts and put them right here in one spot for you.

Sticks, stones, flowers, leaves, pinecones, seashells... we've made so many cool crafts, art projects and homemade gifts with all of these items and more.

Click the link below to check them out!

Then get outside with your kids today to collect and create! xx

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What to Do When Your Child Hates the Car Seat

Jackie Currie — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:38:29 +0000

Hey Lovely!

A bit of a different post today, as I'm working on a series of posts about common parenting challenges.

If your child, or one of your daycare children hate the car seat, you know how stressful driving anywhere can be.

I polled our HH Facebook community for advice on the situation, and received tons of great tips and solutions.

If you have a child who hates the car seat (or know someone else who does), please check out (and share) this post. :)

Click the link below to read it in full.

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Colour Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 09:50:52 +0000

Here's a fantastic colour activity that toddlers can do solo or in a group.

It's a rainbow scavenger hunt that you can do in your play room or classroom.

It will help kids learn colours, colour order, and it's a whole lot of fun because they'll turn their treasures into a beautiful rainbow.

A round of applause and a big thanks goes out to our follower Kirstin for sharing this fabulous activity with us!

Doesn't it look gorgeous and so inviting?

Click the link below to check it out!

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How to Stop a Toddler from Taking their Diaper off at Nap Time

Jackie Currie — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:34:10 +0000

Easy trick to stop a toddler from taking their diaper off at nap time or night time. If you’ve ever had a toddler who takes off their diaper after pooping at nap time or bedtime, you know how messy the results can be. This simple solution is guaranteed to prevent toddlers from taking their diaper...

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100 Fun Things for Kids to Do at Home This Summer (with Printable Checklist)

Jackie Currie — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:10:57 +0000

I have a little somethin' special for you today! It's a printable summer activity checklist with fabulous things for your kids to do at home this summer!

I know you love having your kids home with you for summer, but I also know how challenging it can be to keep them entertained for such a long stretch of time. The last thing we want to hear day in and day out is "I'M BORED!", right?

Well I've rounded up ONE HUNDRED of our favourite warm-weather crafts and activities so your kids will be entertained (and learning!) all summer long.

They're all easy and inexpensive and guaranteed to be a hit with kids ages 2-10.

And I've made a printable checklist so you can put it up on your fridge, and work your way through it with your kids or daycare kids during the summer holidays!

Pick a couple of activities to do every day, and I promise, your kids won't have a chance to be bored this summer!

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When Chore Charts Don’t Work – What To Do Instead

Jackie Currie — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:26:38 +0000

You have the highest hopes when you launch your new chore chart system to your kids, but what happens when the system totally fails? If Chore Charts aren’t working for your family, don’t stress! There are other successful ways to get your kids on board with helping out around the house! How to get your kids to clean...

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Pacifier Weaning – Easy Ways to Help Your Child Give Up the Soother

Jackie Currie — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 14:56:12 +0000

Weaning your child off a pacifier can be stressful for both parents and child, so let's make it as pain-free as we can for everyone.

I've asked my Facebook followers for their best tips, tricks and advice when it comes to helping kids break the soother habit.

In this post you'll find load of creative and helpful tricks that have worked for many parents.

Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the one no-fail trick that was suggested time and time again. It's a good one!

Click the link below to read the post!

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When Your Child Hates the Bath – 10 Proven Solutions

Jackie Currie — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:00:42 +0000

Does your child hate bath time? Don't worry, you're not alone. It's parenting challenge that I'm asked about often. Recently, I took the question to my Facebook page, and asked "what can you do if your child hates the bath" and my readers offered up lots of advice.

Here are 10 fun and simple solutions that may help end the bath time battles at your house.

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When Your Child Won’t Poop on the Potty – Real Solutions that Work

Jackie Currie — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:00:44 +0000

Here are 10 solutions for kids who won’t poop on the potty. They’ve been tried and tested by frustrated parents just like you, and they work. One of the most common toilet training challenges a parent can encounter is when their child won’t poop on the potty. I know. You thought the worst of the...

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Toddler Biting: Why it Happens and How You Can Stop It

Jackie Currie — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:26:20 +0000

Toddler biting solutions from real parents and teachers. In this article, we address toddler biting behaviour – why toddlers bite, how to handle it, and ways to put an end to toddler biting at home and daycare. You’ve know the scene – the kids are playing nicely while the parents chat nearby, when all of...

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Homemade Monster Spray For Kids Who Are Afraid of Monsters

Jackie Currie — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:05:40 +0000

Got a child who’s afraid of monsters at bedtime? Mix up a bottle of monster spray! It’s an easy and effective way to help young children conquer their night-time fears and insecurities. A while back, my Facebook followers and I were discussing parenting challenges. Not surprisingly, bedtime issues came up time and time again. One...

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