Activities
Visit the Baby Animals at the Zoo
Welcome Spring! As the weather warms up don’t forget your friends at the zoo and perhaps some new family members have joined as well.
Activities
How to Survive Cabin Fever if You are Craft-impaired
School break is upon us. At Alpha Mom we have plenty ideas for the crafty. So, we thought it would only be fair to present some for the not so-crafty. Enjoy!
Holidays
Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day
If Valentine’s Day for kids is all about love cards for friends and family, then St. Patrick’s Day is all about being pinned and proclaiming oneself to be Irish for the day. We’ve found some of the most adorable St. Patty’s Day pins out there.
Activities
Teach Your Kids How to Make French Toast
We found an instructional video of the most adorable young chef demonstrating his technique for making Challah French Toast. Perfect for the weekend.
Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
We are delighted by the creative genius we found around the web when it comes to ideas for St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes. Hopefully, it will inspire you as well.
Holidays
Little Green Leprechaun Footprints
This time of year there are always sneaky little leprechauns looking for gold. So we made these Green Footprint Clue Cards to help lead them on a hunt!
Health & Safety
How to Safely Introduce Your Child to an Unfamiliar Dog
“Look Mommy! There’s a dog over there! Can we go pet it?” There are some rules of engagement you should learn first that will keep everyone happy and safe.
Activities
Take a Factory Tour for Kids
We found some great manufacturers of cool that give factory tours. Have you been on one? Can you add to our list?
Holidays
National Pancake Day
Don’t forget tomorrow is not only Mardi Gras, but also National Pancake Day. We give you the skinny on how to get FREE pancakes all day long.
Activities
Visit a Unique Museum with your Kids
We have a list of some of the most interesting, offbeat and unusual museums to visit with your kids. Know of one not on our list? Do tell.
Holidays
Valentine Craft: Inchworm Pencil Gifts
Here is a last minute, easy-to-make valentine craft for your kids! These silly worms are inching along to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Your Life
How to survive being the only female in the house
Being a mother to four boys, wife to one husband and owner of one male dog has taught me quite a few things about boys.
Holidays
Paper Flower Valentine Bouquet
When you see how easy these paper flowers are to make, you will find yourself putting all the little hands in your house to work.
Holidays
Valentine Craft: Tic Tac Toe Hearts
Oooh, little heart bean bags. Perfect for a game of Valentine Tic Tac Toe. Or, juggling. We’re crafty like that.
Parenting
How to Keep Everyone Happy At the Grocery Store
Shopping for the big Super Bowl Party on Sunday? Check out these 5 practical tips to keep you and the kiddos happy at the grocery store.
Activities
Start a Family Game Night
A fabulous tradition to start during these cold months. Brrr. We tell you our favorite board games. Now it’s your turn.
Activities
Make a Terrarium With Your Kids
Why not keep your green thumb in shape by making an indoor garden with your children?
Activities
How To Teach Your Kids to Juggle
Stuck indoors? Got cabin fever? Use this as a time to show your kids how they can join the circus one day.
Parenting
How to Move House with Kiddos and Keep the Family Sane.
Moving is a big deal and kids need to have time to process. Amy shares some wonderful ways to help your children through this momentous experience.
Holidays
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Your Own Lantern Creation
Children plus glass plus twinkling lights equals a super fun craft to help the entire family celebrate the Lunar New Year!