Playing is Serious Business.
Tot Hacks serial is a collaborative project by group of moms sharing tips, we call them tot hacks, to help other parents survive different stages of development with toddlers, including so-called "Terrible Two's" and "Tempting Three's". We hope that our own experiences with our toddlers can help you, as a parent, to get through this time as easier as possible.
Camping is fun especially for younger kids who look to the world around them in wonder! However, going on camping trip lasting one or 15 days takes almost the same amount of preparations. Here we share few helpful tips to help with an amazing camping experience with your under 5 kids! Tourism has adapted to…
Wondering how to encourage your toddlers and preschoolers to be nice and grow up to be kind adults? Start from young age with our list of 25 simple random acts of kindness for toddlers and preschoolers! You can download and print out the poster we prepared and here you can find ideas how to incorporate…
We have shared in the past 7 things kids learn through play and benefits of play to child’s happiness. Today we would like to share with you some of our favorite quotes about the importance of play for children, especially young children who can use play to explore the world around them and learn so much! We decided…
Having a toddler is one of the most awesome phases of life. It’s a wonder to watch as they learn, discover and develop week by week during a phase that is one of the fastest developing of childhood. Part of being a toddler is learning to communicate. And while a child learns this, it can be…
Everyone gets angry. That burning feeling of wanting explode. Anger can make us feel out of control and often leads to actions and words we later regret. Before we learn how to control our anger and convert it into positive parenting, we need to identify the triggers that cause that anger to begin building. These 10…
Parenting is testing on the best of days. Rewarding too, of course, but we all have those moments and days where we are just on edge, snappy and prone to different degrees of angry outbursts. Have you ever stopped to self analyze and ask yourself why you’re so angry? A little reflection can give some…
We all know the overwhelming emotions we sometimes have in the ‘thick of it’ – when the dog is barking, the baby is crying, the food is burning, your toddler is throwing a tantrum and your daughter is wailing because she can’t get her way. The floors are dirty, and it’s just chaos, and you…
Have you ever considered how play affects your child? While the play is a great way to keep kids busy, it’s much more than that. Play can help reduce stress, overcome fear, and even makes kids happier. As a parent, you can help your child by simply allowing her to play. Let’s take a closer look…
Kids love to play and while some people may think it’s just a great way to keep the kids busy, it’s much more than that. Since our tagline is: “Playing is Serious Business.”, I wanted to share few thoughts behind why and how play influences child’s development. There are so many things kids learn through…
Is mealtime a constant struggle with your toddler? Does your child seem to leave a lot of food on the plate? Do you have a picky eater, like I do? Then it’s time to break out some clever hacks. Not only do these hacks make kids more interested in eating, but some of them even…
