Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: A baby’s sleep pattern is never straightforward – it changes a lot over the first twelve months. One minute a baby will sleep fine for weeks, and out of nowhere, they suddenly have their parents up all night. So, why is a baby sleeping well during naps and not at night?If a baby naps well but doesn’t sleep at night, it might have too many or too few naps during the day. A baby’s nighttime sleep may also be disturbed by changes in their routine, environmental disturbances, illness, or developmental milestones.Babies and their sleep patterns can be...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: A baby’s sleep pattern is never straightforward – it changes a lot over the first twelve months. One minute a baby will sleep fine for weeks, and out of nowhere, they suddenly have their parents up all night. So, why is a baby sleeping well during naps and not at night?If a baby naps well but doesn’t sleep at night, it might have too many or too few naps during the day. A baby’s nighttime sleep may also be disturbed by changes in their routine, environmental disturbances, illness, or developmental milestones.Babies and their sleep patterns can be...WW…

Skip to ContentThanks for Sharing!Pop some popcorn, grab a drink, pull out your favorite old-fashioned board games and make it a game night at Grandma’s house!  And if you can’t be there, there are some ideas for an alternative!  (See below)Playing board games with your Grandchildren can be loads of fun.  Laughing is good for you.  Let loose, be silly, and enjoy your time together. Board games are perfect for a rainy day.  Add some excitement by crawling into the tent or fort to play. Take your favorite board games with you on your trip in the...…Skip to ContentThanks for Sharing!Pop some popcorn, grab a drink, pull out your favorite old-fashioned board games and make it a game night at Grandma’s house!  And if you can’t be there, there are some ideas for an alternative!  (See below)Playing board games with your Grandchildren can be loads of fun.  Laughing is good for you.  Let loose, be silly, and enjoy your time together. Board games are perfect for a rainy day.  Add some excitement by crawling into the tent or fort to play. Take your favorite board games with you on your trip in the...WW…

Skip to ContentThanks for Sharing!Here are some fun and unique care package ideas for kids.  When you can’t visit in person, these care packages for kids will remind them of you, provide them with something fun to do, something to snack on, or a craft or item to make. Long-distance Grandparents love to stay in touch with their Grandkids.   When you can’t be there because you live far away, there are still unique and awesome ways to let them know you’re thinking of them. As an Amazon Associate and a participant in other affiliate programs, Passing Down the Love earns...…Skip to ContentThanks for Sharing!Here are some fun and unique care package ideas for kids.  When you can’t visit in person, these care packages for kids will remind them of you, provide them with something fun to do, something to snack on, or a craft or item to make. Long-distance Grandparents love to stay in touch with their Grandkids.   When you can’t be there because you live far away, there are still unique and awesome ways to let them know you’re thinking of them. As an Amazon Associate and a participant in other affiliate programs, Passing Down the Love earns...WW…

Skip to ContentThanks for Sharing!Get the kids outside and have a blast with these classic old-fashioned yard games to play with kids outside.  A Blast from your OWN past!Remember those days when you played until the street lights came on? The days of little worry, skinned knees, hiding out and carefree times?Why not share those awesome feelings with the kids in your life?These Classic Old-fashioned yard games to play with kids outside will bring back those days for you and create new, fun memories for them.Two kids make an arch holding their hands up, face to face and the rest will...…Skip to ContentThanks for Sharing!Get the kids outside and have a blast with these classic old-fashioned yard games to play with kids outside.  A Blast from your OWN past!Remember those days when you played until the street lights came on? The days of little worry, skinned knees, hiding out and carefree times?Why not share those awesome feelings with the kids in your life?These Classic Old-fashioned yard games to play with kids outside will bring back those days for you and create new, fun memories for them.Two kids make an arch holding their hands up, face to face and the rest will...WW…

Skip to contentMy kids love hands-on Science Activities, and Pumpkin Science Experiments are one of our favorites. You can get the kids outside, and it doesn’t matter how messy they are. That’s a win for the kids and for you. Pumpkin Activities are the perfect fall theme for children of all ages. We started this for a toddler and preschool Volcano Science Experiment years ago, and now it’s become a yearly tradition. Baking Soda and Vinegar Science Experiments are so easy. Why not put it in a pumpkin for extra fall fun? Your children will love this Erupting...…Skip to contentMy kids love hands-on Science Activities, and Pumpkin Science Experiments are one of our favorites. You can get the kids outside, and it doesn’t matter how messy they are. That’s a win for the kids and for you. Pumpkin Activities are the perfect fall theme for children of all ages. We started this for a toddler and preschool Volcano Science Experiment years ago, and now it’s become a yearly tradition. Baking Soda and Vinegar Science Experiments are so easy. Why not put it in a pumpkin for extra fall fun? Your children will love this Erupting...WW…

Skip to contentFall is a beautiful time of year. With the weather cooling off, leaves falling, and vibrant colors all around us, it’s an excellent time for a variety of fall theme activities. A few fun Montessori Fall Themes are Squirrels, Apples, Pumpkins, and Leaves. There are so many new topics in nature you can explore. Add any of these Montessori Activities for Fall to your shelves or lesson plans for a season filled with lovely colors, textures, and activities.This Montessori Activities list has suggestions for Montessori Fall Activities that include pumpkins, apples, leaves, corn,...…Skip to contentFall is a beautiful time of year. With the weather cooling off, leaves falling, and vibrant colors all around us, it’s an excellent time for a variety of fall theme activities. A few fun Montessori Fall Themes are Squirrels, Apples, Pumpkins, and Leaves. There are so many new topics in nature you can explore. Add any of these Montessori Activities for Fall to your shelves or lesson plans for a season filled with lovely colors, textures, and activities.This Montessori Activities list has suggestions for Montessori Fall Activities that include pumpkins, apples, leaves, corn,...WW…

Skip to contentHere are 200+ of the best preschool themes, lesson plans, activities, and printables. Perfect for weekly or monthly themed learning or unit studies. The preschool years are so much fun. Children are excited about everything at this age and love exploring new things. I feel like I was lucky to teach preschool for several years and really enjoyed putting together themed learning units.Perfect for toddlers and kindergarten too.Preschoolers are a ton of fun! At this age, your little learners are so excited about learning and exploring new things. Teaching preschool...…Skip to contentHere are 200+ of the best preschool themes, lesson plans, activities, and printables. Perfect for weekly or monthly themed learning or unit studies. The preschool years are so much fun. Children are excited about everything at this age and love exploring new things. I feel like I was lucky to teach preschool for several years and really enjoyed putting together themed learning units.Perfect for toddlers and kindergarten too.Preschoolers are a ton of fun! At this age, your little learners are so excited about learning and exploring new things. Teaching preschool...WW…

As the days grow longer and the temperature rises, it’s time to refresh our wardrobes with the ultimate summer essential: shorts! With an endless variety of styles, fabrics, and cuts to choose from, finding the perfect pair can be a daunting task. But fear not, fashion-savvy reader! In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of shorts, exploring these different types of shorts to help you discover your new favorite pair. Whether you’re dressing up for a garden party or keeping it casual at the beach, we’ve got you covered with the trendiest and most timeless styles to elevate...…As the days grow longer and the temperature rises, it’s time to refresh our wardrobes with the ultimate summer essential: shorts! With an endless variety of styles, fabrics, and cuts to choose from, finding the perfect pair can be a daunting task. But fear not, fashion-savvy reader! In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of shorts, exploring these different types of shorts to help you discover your new favorite pair. Whether you’re dressing up for a garden party or keeping it casual at the beach, we’ve got you covered with the trendiest and most timeless styles to elevate...WW…

Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: There are many reasons a person would change their name, such as assimilation to a new environment, legal issues, fear of discrimination, etc. And while most of our other articles focus on finding ancestors who’ve changed their names, could someone find us if we changed our names?If you change your name legally, and your name is changed on all of your official documents, it would be difficult for someone to find you without knowing your new legal name. However, if official or vital documents contain both new and former legal names, then it’s possible you...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: There are many reasons a person would change their name, such as assimilation to a new environment, legal issues, fear of discrimination, etc. And while most of our other articles focus on finding ancestors who’ve changed their names, could someone find us if we changed our names?If you change your name legally, and your name is changed on all of your official documents, it would be difficult for someone to find you without knowing your new legal name. However, if official or vital documents contain both new and former legal names, then it’s possible you...WW…

Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: Being a parent is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences out there. Of course, every parent’s experience with their baby is different, but every parent has a tough time trying to put their baby to sleep. At a certain point, it gets tiring to do.A baby may be able to sleep on their own, or parents can implement sleep training techniques to try to speed up the process. Sleep training a baby is not harmful if done correctly and at the proper age for the child.Here are a few useful tips on getting a baby to sleep on their own so parents can have...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: Being a parent is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences out there. Of course, every parent’s experience with their baby is different, but every parent has a tough time trying to put their baby to sleep. At a certain point, it gets tiring to do.A baby may be able to sleep on their own, or parents can implement sleep training techniques to try to speed up the process. Sleep training a baby is not harmful if done correctly and at the proper age for the child.Here are a few useful tips on getting a baby to sleep on their own so parents can have...WW…