When Arya, age 7, first joined our virtual Tennis classes she was actually there because her dad signed up her younger brother, aged 4. In the very first class, Arya was having more fun than her brother and was quickly taking over class. She's been consistently attending now for almost a year and shows up with her purple headband and wristbands, ready to play! The idea of kids attending virtual classes has become popular over the last year for obvious reasons. When we set out to complement our boxes with virtual sports classes, it was before the pandemic and the concept of kids learning sports virtually was foreign. Over the last year of growth in attendance and requests for classes, what...
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...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Kansas City Chiefs? It probably goes without saying that the biggest sporting event in America every winter is the Super Bowl. It's one of the few days that bands of a sport as well as those who were just there for the party get together, hang out, and watch football. Or maybe just the commercials! If you have young kids around, you may be excited about the game, but they probably have little ideas what is actually going on. With limited parties this year, we thought it would be a great time to give you some ideas to keep the festivities going. We've come up with a few things that you can do on game day to make sure everyone has a...
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...
There's so much to love about the Fall with cool weather, sweaters and cozy nights. Introducing your kids to warm apple cider is a great way to have them try something new by combining tastes they love but adding some new flavors. Check out this Easy Apple Cider Recipe that's perfect for kids to help you with on cool Fall nights! Ingredients 1 64oz bottle of Apple Juice (100% juice) 3 cinnamon sticks (plus additional for garnish) 2 whole oranges, peel included 10 cloves Whipped Cream (optional) Instructions Wash oranges with peels on in cold water and chop into fourths Add cinnamon sticks, oranges, cloves and Apple Juicy Juice 100% juice in a saucepan or slow cooker Simmer over low heat...
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...
Nothin' but Net! Basketball is such a popular sport for young people, old people, and everyone in between. While your child may not be old enough to play in a team yet, it's a great idea to get them aware of the basics early in life – and it's just a cool way to have fun! Check out our list of Top 10 Sports Toys for Kids While our Basketball starter kit for kids does not include a hoop (although we give an alternative), getting one separately is a good way to complement your child's learning. One of the advantages of buying a basketball hoop is that your child will feel inspired to play and will spend more time building their motor and ball control...
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,...
