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3 Things I’m Loving This Week

June 29 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Years ago, I used to do a semi-regular feature on things I was loving. With the world as upside down as it is these days, I feel like we could all use as many pro tips for doing life as possible- so I'm bringing it back! Insta-Worthy Inflatable Pools The heat arrived in Washington last week and I immediately made my way to Target to get my backyard ready. I had no idea there was a whole new wave of super stylish inflatable pools out there. But you better believe I snatched one up as soon … [Read more...]

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Last Day to Get it for FREE!

June 26 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I was reading the New York Times newsletter this morning and this jumped out at me... I've been getting a lot of emails from you over the last few days. Many of you have already signed up, and are super excited, for my 5 day email course, Plan Your Summer Like Boss (yay! So am I!) But some of you are still a little confused. It's my sure-fire way to do what the experts are recommending above - create the summer schedule your kids desperately need. In a nutshell, the challenge is a … [Read more...]

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How to get the Calm Home You Need Right Now

June 22 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

2020 has made me realize a few things... First, in times of stress, having a home that’s calm and well-run makes me feel better, especially when I’m feeling out of control. So many things are changing, but things that ARE predictable are extremely comforting to me right now. Maybe you’re feeling this too. Maybe you're also feeling like you can’t even find 10 extra minutes in your day to get some calm. Don't worry, I completely understand. We’ve all been there, it comes … [Read more...]

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Parents: 4 Tools for Keeping Your Calm Right Now

June 10 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

With everything going on in the world right now, I'm finding myself with less emotional reserves to be patient and gentle with my kids (who really need it right now!). If you're feeling the same way, we've got a great guest post today from Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D., the Executive Director of The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children  Psst - For additional tips on managing stress and trauma, please consider registering for Dr. Pulido’s upcoming webinar “Stress Management … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: parenting styles, positive parenting

Parenting: Sesame Street Special on Racism this Saturday

June 5 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

The 60-minute special "Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families" will air on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. ET. The show will talk to kids about racism and the recent nationwide protests, while also explaining how they can embrace diversity and be more empathetic and understanding. Who is moderating? Big Bird will join CNN commentator Van Jones and CNN anchor and national correspondent Erica Hill to moderate the event. Who is … [Read more...]

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DIY Father’s Day Banner & Card

May 28 by Kaley

perfect - my kids love any project with bright colors and where they get to use scissors!

When was the last time you decorated for Father's Day? Never? Yeah, me neither but if ever there was a time for it, this is it! This year we made a card for my husband that would double as decor for Father's Day. My daughter loves that it isn't a normal folded card, and I love that it will give a festive touch to our Father's Day celebration. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Kaley, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY Father's Day card, Father's Day, Father's Day craft, Father's Day gift ideas, paint chip crafts

Kid-Friendly Meal Idea: Cobb Salad Bar

May 12 by Kristin

Somehow things feel better when you are able to choose them. In our house, vegetables can be a hard sell. They go down a little easier, though, when you can have more of your favorites and less of the ones you don't like. Maybe you didn't think you liked tomatoes, but when they're mixed with all the bacon, they're not so bad! Making a cobb salad bar is super easy. Gather different size bowls and a cutting board and get to work. This is the kind of thing kids can help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen Tagged With: cobb salad bar, dinners for kids, kid friendly dinners, kid friendly meals, kid friendly recipes, kid friendly salad, meals for kids, salad bar

9 Mother’s Day DIY Projects Your Kids Can Make in Under 30 Minutes

April 30 by Kristin

My husband got an email blast the other day that made me laugh out loud. The gist was this, "Heads up guys, there's no elementary teacher to help your kids make their Mother's Day gift this year... it's on you!" If you have a suspicion your partner doesn't have a thing planned, first, no judgement. We're all juggling what feels like a million things right now. Second, we're here to save the day with some adorable DIYs that your kids can make in under 30 minutes this week. Maybe your kids will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Kristin, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: 10 minute diy, 10 minute Mother's Day project, best Mother's Day gifts, Mother's Day craft for kids, Mother's Day crafts, mother's day diy, Mother's Day ideas, Mother's Day project

7 Smoothies to Help Your Picky Eater Get Enough Protein

April 21 by Kristin

Smoothies are by far the easiest, healthiest breakfast I can make for me and the kids... and everyone will happily eat/drink it! They're also an amazing way to get my kids protein. In fact, with my youngest's current eating habits, it can often be the only guaranteed way! Plus, there are endless varieties to be made. If your kiddo gets bored all you have to do is swap out a few ingredients and, presto, a whole new breakfast. Today Kristin is sharing 7 high protein smoothie recipes both her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: easy breakfast recipes, easy kid breakfasts, high protein smoothie recipes, kids smoothie breakfasts, nutrition for kids, protein for kids, protein smoothies for kids

A Positive Parenting Approach for Changing Kids’ Challenging Behaviors

April 14 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

This approach of analyzing what could be causing behaviors and the mindful/positive techniques for addressing them is WONDERFUL - love the free printable worksheet that's included too!

Image Credit: © Suzette Pauwels (text & graphic added) | 01.01.11 | CC by 2.0 As we all continue to deal with shelter-in-place, I thought it would be the perfect time to re-post a piece written by one of my blogging buddies, Amanda from Not Just Cute. She shares a wonderful method for dealing with problem behaviors in a positive and effective manner... And make sure you don't miss the extra-helpful printable for trying the techniques out in your home.   If you've been a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: C.A.R.E., changing kids behaviors, discipline, mindful parenting, parenting, positive discipline, positive parenting

Free Printable: No More “Mom, I’m Bored!”

April 6 by MJ at Pars Caeli

Free printable - no more, "Mom, I'm bored!"... This is going up on our wall ASAP!

When stuck at home, as we all are, there seems to be endless rounds of, “Mom, I’m bored!” Today we’re fixing that complaint with this creative checklist that I have clipped and posted around my home. Acronyms are easy ways for my children (and me) to remember activities to keep themselves busy and energized during the free time. Get your free No More "Mom, I'm Bored!" printable here, then read on for TONS of ideas for each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: MJ, Printables, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: BORED printable, ideas for bored kids, summer activities for kids, summer activities printable

3 Things that Worked for Us Last Week

March 30 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I'm starting something new today... During these trying times I want to share as many helpful tools as possible, especially those that we've tried in our home and found to be super helpful. With that in mind, I'm going to start writing about a few things that have been working for us from time to time. Here's last week's list... #1 Bulk Frozen Fruit Good nutrition is, of course, super important right now but going to the store every week to get fresh fruit doesn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday Tagged With: adventure academy, family tik tok, heathy snack, online learning, tik tok for families

Honk! Books for Your Truck/Train/Car-Loving Child

March 25 by Janssen

A dozen great books for kids who love trucks/cars/"mighty machines" etc. Our favorites are #s 1, 2, 11 and 12!

After the popularity of Princess Books You'll Actually Want Your Daughter to Read, Janssen and I knew we had to do a list for the boys.  We settled on vehicles because that's what the little guys in our lives are into (and my little girl as well - of course this list is for both genders).  Hope you enjoy this roundup - #1, 2, 11, and 12 are especially popular at our house. Last summer, my sister and I were driving in the car together, with no children. I interrupted her mid-sentence to say, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, The Book Nook Tagged With: books for boys, construction books for kids, construction vehicle books, truck books, truck books for kids, vehicle books for kids

I Just Signed My Kids Up for Camp Invention- Here’s Why

March 19 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

*This post is sponsored by Camp Invention®, all opinions are 100% my own. Like many parents, I've got a number of concerns bouncing around my head these days. One of the big ones is whether my kids will actually go back to school at all this year- and what that could mean for them academically. I'm worried about all the learning they're missing out on while their schools are closed. Every summer we talk about guarding against the infamous "summer slide". Will there be a much larger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: camp invention, STEM activities, stem camp, stem learning, stem summer camps, summer camp ideas

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