With most of the country practicing self-isolation and many kids home from school in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, authors, celebrities, astronauts, teachers, and more are taking to online video to read stories to kids. Some do this on a regular basis, others are doing it in light of current affairs. Here is a comprehensive list of the ones we …
How to Mindfully Make Moving Easier for Kids
No move comes without some sadness, especially when you have kids. As adults, even if we hate our current home, there’s always some part of it that we are fond of – the daily routine we’ve grown used to, a favorite nearby restaurant, a kind neighbor, or even the little bird that perches outside the window every morning. For kids, …
Best Family Attractions in Wilmington
The beach is one of the biggest perks of being a Wilmingtonian. However, there’s a limit to how much you can swim and sunbathe. After a week or so, you get tired of rinsing sand off of everything and sunscreen starts to feel like a second skin. Which really makes you wonder, what else is there to do in the …
10 DIY Ideas for Kids’ Workstations
Children often benefit from having a special place in their home that’s all their own to focus on projects. Crafts, homework, home schooling…all can be improved with a dedicated table. Adding some creativity to that table can encourage a love for creating and learning. Even if your home is limited on space, there are options to choose from. We’ve compiled …
Hidden Playrooms That’ll Make You Miss Being a Kid
What child wouldn’t love a secret room to play in? Scratch that. What human being wouldn’t love a secret room to play in? There are numerous examples of secret rooms online, but we decided to compile a list of our favorite hidden playrooms for kids. Doors to Narnia Fans of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia will absolutely love this …
4 Fun Back Yard DIY Projects for Kids
Looking for a fun project to keep the kids busy? Consider adding some personalization to your back yard. Here are 4 fun weekend projects for you and the kids to do. Water Bottle Wind Spirals Teach the kids what it means to recycle with these water bottle wind spirals. Instead of throwing out your water bottles, have the kids turn …
The Cameron Team’s Favorite DIY Sprinklers
It’s summer time, which means fun in the outdoors! If you have kids, you know all about the demand for entertainment, especially during the long days of summer break. But with help from a hose and a bit of ingenuity, having fun doesn’t need to be expensive. Here are some of our favorite DIY sprinklers! The PVC Sprinkler from HomeSpun …
Protecting Your Child While Your Home is On the Market
Social networks and the internet in general have become large parts of our daily lives. Tech gadgets from smartphones to digital cameras have made it super easy for us to share every special moment (and not so special moment) of our lives with friends and family hundreds of miles away by way of the web. However, very unfortunate stories about …