Zoom :: The New Night Out?
I have been Zooming all week. Staff meetings, department meetings, morning meetings, read alouds for my kids, a special ‘happy birthday’ for my son, and my favorite — happy hour. Zoom happy hour has become a regular part of my day, when I carve out time to enjoy a drink (or more) and chat with friends. These calls have been vital to my week and help keep me sane and grounded each night.
Cheers to You, Disney+
When Disney+ first came out, there was no question of whether we would get it or not. Not only did it have Disney, Marvel, AND throwback shows and movies my husband and I grew up with (I’m looking at you, “Boy Meets World” and “Brink”), we loved the idea of having the Disney classics available for our son to watch.
Kids Love Podcasts Too! :: Family Podcasts I’m Loving Today
There are huge benefits of allowing children (and adults!) to listen to podcasts, which are essentially synonymous to the “old school radio shows” of the past. If used frequently, they can improve concentration, critical listening skills, and imagination. Attention and memory are also built over time in order to follow along with the story or episode. I went on a quarantine quest to find my favorite podcasts for kids, and I was totally unprepared with the amount of amazing material I found!
Non-Candy Easter Treats!
Easter is coming! And we’re on our own this year. My kids are little, and massive amounts of sugar make them go CRAZY! So I put together this roundup of non-candy Easter treats — your little ones are bound to enjoy them!
Online Learning Resources for an Accidental Homeschool Mom
In the midst of everything, I’m secretly a little happy about having a few weeks with my kiddo unexpectedly. I’m excited for board games, movie nights, endless games of hopscotch, and bubbles in the backyard. However, I’m also going to need to keep my kiddo’s mind occupied at least long enough for me to shower and maintain some of my sanity. The reality is that I’m an introvert and she’s an extrovert, and when she’s uttered 300,000 words before lunch my brain feels a little fried.
“Mommy, Come Play With Me”
On some level, our children know things are different right now. Their level of understanding may vary, but kids are extremely intuitive. They may not be able to verbalize the confusion or unsettledness they feel in these extreme circumstances, but they do know how to say, “Mommy, come play with me.”
Practicing Gratitude in the Midst of Coronavirus
A full night’s sleep offered some needed perspective the next day: My family was safely home together. We had plenty of food. We were all healthy. As the media highlighted those who were not as fortunate, I knew I did not want to take our situation for granted.
The Staying-In Guide :: A Boston Moms Guide to Activities that Can Be Done at Home
Boston Moms has got boredom covered! We have compiled this list of activities and resources that can be done from the comfort of home!
5 Inspiring Books for Your Little Feminist
I’ve purchased and returned way too many books that I felt sent her the wrong message, for one reason or another. Sometimes, I really just despise how women and girls are depicted in children’s literature, and it makes me extra thankful when I’m able to find a book we both love. These are our tried and true favorite feminist books, chosen for you by my favorite 3-year-old, in no particular order.
