An interview with Dr. Laura Markham Raising friends for life - isn't that what we hope for with siblings? But on days when each kid seems to have it out for the other, this feels like a distant possibility. Thankfully we have a new great resource for making this a reality.In Dr. Laura Markham's [...]Continue Reading
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Best Snowsuits for Kids (warm enough for snow play all day!)
As kids get older it's easier to send them out doors in the cold and snowy weather to play for long stretches... if you have the right snow gear. A good snowsuit can be the difference between drinking a warm beverage in it's entirety while watching the kids romp and play from the window, and [...]Continue Reading
5 Tips for Toddlers with New Siblings
Adding a newborn to the family when you have a toddler can be both marvelous and overwhelming. I remember sitting in awe of how sweet my almost two year old could be with his new brother, excited for the relationship they would share. At the same time, however, I was shocked at how big my toddler [...]Continue Reading
Reversing an Angry Sibling Habit
I'm never quite sure how it happens, but sometimes the kids get into this horrid place of interacting with each other as if they're talking to the enemy each time they say something to their brother or sister. The worst part about this is that it feels like my husband and my reactions escalate so [...]Continue Reading
6 Movement Games for Toddlers to Play with Older Siblings
As the youngest of four kids, my toddler has a lot of people to look up to and imitate. Lucky for him (and me) his older siblings adore him. One of them is almost always interested in playing with him, however, although their intentions are wonderful they're not always hip to the rules of toddler [...]Continue Reading
Coordinating the baby’s nap schedule with older siblings – Community Q&A
Can you help?! Some questions that are better answered by the collective wisdom of the Creative With Kids community rather than just me. Share what you know in the comments! How do you keep a baby's nap schedule when you've got multiple kids?Does anyone have any advice about coordinating [...]Continue Reading
