Sea Shell Art
Have you ever come home from vacation with a collection of shells you don’t know what to do with? We say gift them as art. Or, keep it for yourself!
The Sibling Regression
by Amalah
I believe I’ve mentioned once or twice or fourteen-dozen times that my older son became…intensely challenging in the weeks and months right after we brought his baby brother home. He was three years old, and he was AWFUL. I feel like I can call him that because 1) he’s not, anymore, and 2) because he was objectively, literally, monumentally AWFUL.
Helping a Toddler Cope With Divorce
by Amalah
My wife and I are getting a divorce, and I am crushed by the impact this will have on our 3 year old. My ideal of a happy home for her to grow up in feels destroyed. Do you and your readers have any advice on how to smooth the transition, how long it will take to adapt and anything else I can do to make this situation easier for both of us?
Easter Craft: make your own flower pots and vases
by Gail Bartel
Using salt dough, turn jars from your recycling bin into flower pots, vases and candy jars for Easter.
Make a Bird’s Nest for Spring
Welcome spring by making this simple bird’s nest with your kids using recycled paper bags. Or, try colored pastel paper for an Easter decoration.
Make a Book for Read Across America Day
March 2nd is Read Across America Day, celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Nurture your children’s love of reading by helping them create their own storybook. Made from a cereal box, paper and yarn, these books are simple to make.











