Despite the fact that snow still happens periodically through the end of April sometimes here in the midwest, the first signs of spring begin in early March. The crocuses begin to emerge, and more birds are singing outside. The daylight is different, and soon clocks will change, making the evenings feel longer. As the seasons change, it’s time to prepare for more time to read outside (maybe!) and perhaps these spring 2022 YA paperback books will be among the titles on your to-read stack. Find below some of the most exciting YA paperbacks hitting shelves this spring. Because of the supply chain challenges hitting publishing, some of these dates may shift or change, but this is the closest to accurate...
Screen-free homeschooling is a growing trend among families with children. Many parents find that removing screens from their child’s education helps to improve focus, communication, and creativity. While many online resources are available for homeschoolers, many parents find that removing screens from the learning environment helps create a more hands-on experience for their children. Before you start your screen-free homeschool, it’s essential to know why it’s such a rewarding step and will transform your homeschool! This post has affiliate links. By buying through these links you can help support the website at no extra cost to you. Immediate Benefits of Screen-Free Homeschooling Some of the benefits of screen-free homeschooling (or even a short screen-free fast) are: the house is quiet, and...
Click here to read No Prep Fine Motor Pipe Cleaner Activity on Hands On As We Grow® Pipe cleaners plus a colander equals tons of fine motor busy play for toddlers! Try this simple creative fine motor pipe cleaner activity! I was so excited to do this fine motor activity with Louis! Keep scrolling to see my original activity with Henry a few years ago. This is a very simple activity. One of the most basic fine motor activities actually. No Prep Fine Motor Pipe Cleaner Activity To set up your own fine motor pipe cleaner busy play activity, you’ll need: Colander Pipe Cleaners And that’s it! We’ve put together our best Simplest Activities just for you! Set the two supplies...
Find The Artful Parent top recommendations for the best baby art supplies. These materials are non toxic or contain taste safe ingredients to ensure safety for early art experiences. If you’re a parent or caretaker of a young child, you might be wondering when to introduce your baby to art? Around 6 months is a wonderful time to begin to slowly introduce new materials. But where to start? It can be totally overwhelming––and quite expensive buying all those art supplies. This list is intentionally short and sweet compared to our Best Art Supplies for Toddlers. We want to help you get started with the basics–without breaking the bank or feeling overwhelmed. These art materials are versatile and will go a...
By Clark Merrefield With rising rents and financial strife from the COVID-19 pandemic rippling through U.S. cities, some municipalities are turning to rent regulation as a policy to help tenants stay in their homes. Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed one of the nation’s strictest rent regulation measures in early November, capping rent hikes there at 3% annually. Unlike other ordinances, rent regulation in St. Paul is not linked to inflation and new construction is not exempt. The St. Paul ordinance is also unusual in that it applies to all types of rentals in buildings of any age. The law is set to take effect next year, though the city still has to work out the details and some...
