We’re learning a lot through building our community. One of the questions we ask parents is “when it comes to your kids fitness and sports, what do you struggle with most?” The number one struggle we hear is around “motivation.” Parents struggle with motivating their child to get off the couch, off the video games and youtube, and outside to play. With the pandemic, the struggle has increased as for many communities there are fewer opportunities for kids to socialize and play. So what can we do to motivate our young kids? Here are some practical tips. 1. Play with your kids and make it fun! Being a role model is the best way we can motivate our kids. There’s no...
Protein-Packed Foods Ideas That Even the Pickiest of Eaters Will Love If there is one thing for sure, toddlers and kids are some of the pickiest eaters on the planet. In fact, NPR states that about 20% of kids are picky eaters, making it a relatively common challenge for parents to ensure their little ones get the proper nutrition and protein they need to grow. As a parent to a picky eater myself, I fully understand how anxiety-provoking this entire reality can be, especially if you feel like your child is not getting the adequate recommended daily protein they need to thrive. Now, as scary and alarming as this is, I want to illuminate the fact that there are...
Googling either quarantine birthday ideas for kids or trying to scope out ways to celebrate toddler birthdays during COVID is something that no parent was prepared for. After nearly a year-long haul of living during this global pandemic and potentially being forced to cancel your toddler’s birthday the prior year, I completely understand not wanting to let another milestone in your child’s life pass by without celebrating to the fullest extent. Luckily, we now know more about the virus today, and there are fundamental steps being taken to hopefully make this pandemic a distant memory soon. But nonetheless, with this new knowledge, in conjunction with advanced technology, you can give your toddler the best birthday this year, regardless of what...
Books are such a tremendous way to get our little people interested in pretty much anything! From books about sports for toddlers to books to inspire your child to achieve more, we've compiled our latest list of top sports books for young boys and girls. 1. Babe Ruth Saves Baseball by Frank Murphy Best baseball book for kids Batter up! It’s 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America’s national pastime. It’s up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball! Can he do it, or will he strike out? 2. Family Huddle by Jim Madsen Best football book for kids Pile into the car with Eli, Peyton and...
Strollers are a prime part of baby and kid essentials, so it's incredibly important to find the one that suits your needs. Once you know the many types, dimensions and brands that exist, this might seem a little overwhelming. Today, strollers seem to have worked out many kinks for busy parents who do many excursions with the kids. Double strollers can often adjust and grow with your family requirements, and offer a variety of different styles and endless features. The days are gone of weighty and uncomfortable strollers which were more of a problem than convenience for children to set up or pack in the car. Lightweight and smart designs, the convenience and ease of transportation for busy parents are the modern...
We are in a new era in the technological world where technology has a huge effect on people, especially for our little ones. With the current pandemic, we are relying more and more on screen time. It is difficult to strike a balance between trusting children with screen time, giving them some freedom, and giving yourself a break! While many parents know that their children should not always rely on technology, saying it easier than doing it. Here are a couple of ideas and approaches I would like to propose to any parent in the field of home technology. Because my flair is a bit dramatic (and entertaining), we can call it "Digital Parenting's 10 Commandments." 1. Understand That Technology Isn’t Your Babysitter You,...
