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40+ Best Free Apps for Toddlers to Have Fun and Learn
Technology is amazing, right? We have access to so much material that will help our kids learn and keep them entertained. It’s all right at our fingertips and so much of it is free! It can be difficult and time-consuming to track down the very best apps for toddlers that are free, though. To help, I’ve compiled 40+ of the very best free apps for toddlers, divided into learning categories so you can quickly see in which areas the app will benefit your child and ultimately whether it’s what your child needs. At the end of the post, I’ll also give you a few great apps that are low-cost. However,…
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A Guilt Free Look At Screen Time for Toddlers: What You Need To Know
The issue of screen time for toddlers has been a hot topic for more than a few years. But it’s no longer just about the ‘tv babysitter.’ Parents now have to grapple with questions around iPads, smart phones, video games, and even virtual reality. It can be difficult to know where to start. Even so, technology is here to stay, and it’s an issue that parents do need to face. This post is a guilt free look at the main questions around screen times for toddlers. There is a HUGE amount of research on the topic of parenting and technology, but it isn’t always consistent. Lots of different viewpoints are…
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5 Practical Tips to Manage Parenting and Technology with Success
Technology is a parenting issue that we deal with pretty much on a daily basis. It can be tricky to navigate, especially when it’s ever-changing and our kids are often more up to date than we are! These are vital practical tips that will support you to manage the big issues in parenting and technology with success. 1. BE AWARE OF THE RISKS So, what are the risks associated with technology, getting online and using personal devices? Here are a few of the main ones. Cyberbullying This is an issue that most of us didn’t have to deal with growing up but is now a very real and difficult…
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30 Funniest Jokes for Kids About Summer and Winter
Keep yourself amused in every season with the funniest jokes for kids about summer and winter! Perfect for children of all ages, these jokes are clean and family friendly. Mark the changing seasons with humour. This list of kids’ jokes for summer and winter will make sure you’re never short of a giggle! JOKES FOR KIDS ABOUT SUMMER Q. What do frogs drink on a warm summer’s day?A. Croak-a-cola! Q. What do you do if you get rejected from a job at a sunscreen factory?A. Re-apply! Q. What do bees say in Summer?A. S’warm, isn’t it? Q. Why don’t mummies go on summer vacation?A. They’re afraid to relax and unwind!…
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51 Funniest Christmas Jokes For Kids for a Festive Giggle
This ultimate collection of the funniest Christmas jokes for kids are full of puns, snow-themed jokes, and all-round festive humour… with more than a little bit of corniness thrown in! Christmas is the season for cheesy Christmas cracker jokes and time with family- this list will ensure you are never short of a festive joke guaranteed to make the kids giggle and the adults groan! If you need a festive way to showcase your favourite Christmas jokes, why not make your own Christmas crackers to put them in? Check out these follow along instructions or buy a fill your own cracker kit and skip the hassle! Grab a Christmas hot…
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The Ultimate List of Hilarious Jokes for Kids About School
Kids spend a huge amount of time at school so jokes about school for kids is a great topic! In fact, 13% of your child’s waking time is spent in school. This makes school the perfect topic for jokes. Jokes are a lot of fun, but did you know that learning to tell and understand jokes actually boosts your child’s language? There’s a lot going on in a simple joke. Jokes help your child to understand double word meanings, puns, idioms and abstract and non-literal language. It helps them to develop social skills, too. Being able to laugh with friends is helps them to understand others’ perspective, and the idea…
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51 Fun Tongue Twisters for Kids To Improve Speech
These tongue twisters for kids are a fun child-friendly way to improve speech and pronunciation! These are my all-time favourite tongue twisters to use with my drama classes- the kids absolutely love trying them out. You will be sure to get a few giggles, but you will also see your kids grow in confidence as they realize that they’re not as tricky as they first thought! Here are some top tips for introducing tongue twisters: Start with a short one! Remind your child to GO SLOW- it isn’t a race. Get accuracy first and then work on building speed if they want the challenge. Help them to understand the tongue…
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45 Ultimate Easy, Medium and Hard Riddles for Kids
Having a few riddles for kids up your sleeve will give you a great way to entertain your kids throughout the day. Next time you’re going for a walk, a car ride, or waiting for a bus or in a queue, why not pass the time with a riddle? They don’t require any materials so it’s a handy activity to keep up your sleeve. The Stein Education Center explain how riddles are beneficial for developing kids brains in a number of ways, including growing their vocabulary, making them laugh, and allowing them the opportunity to teach something to others. Riddles will challenge and develop your child’s thinking in a whole…
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50+ Ultimate List of Ideas for Kids’ Party Places
Are you struggling to think of a good venue for your child’s birthday? Do you do the same thing each year and want some cool ideas for your child’s birthday party that are actually unique? This list of more than 50 ideas for kids’ party places has you covered! Whether you prefer something active and outdoors or cozy and indoors, you’ll be sure to find great ideas for party places to suit your kids, whatever they love to do. 50+ IDEAS FOR KIDS’ PARTY PLACES INDOOR PARTY VENUES FOR KIDS Stay at home- Host a party at home with this awesome guide from Mom of 6. Having a birthday…
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15 Best Free Printables for Easter You Don’t Want To Miss!
Are you on the lookout for awesome free Easter printables for your kids this year? Whether it’s Easter printables for toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged kids, or even for yourself, I have you covered with my recommendations of the 15 best free printables for Easter this year. For more Easter fun with your kids, be sure to check out my post on the 29 Ultimate Easter Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers. 15 BEST FREE PRINTABLES FOR EASTER Easter bunny tails Easter egg hunt printables Cute Easter patterned paper Printable bunny ears Easter bunny template Printable Easter bingo Easter basket template Pastel bunny baskets Printable Easter egg hunt clues Easter bloom printable card…
