On days that start with chaotic interactions and a chaotic mindset, try and reset the mood, mindset, and mentality with a curated music playlist for kids.
#Mood Music Playlists for Kids: Urban Cowboy
I wanna be a Cowboy! Are you like me? The rush to wake up, get dress, eat and and get our day started often times leads to chaotic interactions and a chaotic mindset. To try and reset the mood, mindset, and mentality I look to music. But, in the morning, on the way to drop …
Learning from the Negative Response to the Honey Pot Target Ad
There have been some people who are offended by a black female business owner (Bea Dixon, Honey Pot) stating in her Target ad that she hopes her success empowers and inspires young black female entrepreneurs. Perhaps this is a teaching moment if we pause and reflect on our true views of each other. Let’s consider …
How to Talk to Young Children About Coronavirus
Currently, the world is going through a difficult adjustment. We are all learning to cope with the restrictions required to safely survive this Covid-19 crisis. And with all of the uncertainty adults feel about the best way to respond, consider the sense of chaos children must feel. So, how should you talk to young children …
Children’s Culturally Diverse Subscription Kits: Represent!
Getting ready for summer? This may end up feeling like the longest summer ever. Especially with fewer camps and community activities available. This is a great time to bring the world home through a children’s culturally diverse subscription kit! My oldest son loved his subscription kit from Little Passports. It had an international focus (that …
List of Unique Multicultural Museums Resources for Children
Tips for enhancing multiculturally diverse experiences at a museum. Activities that help children learn about and experience diverse perspectives and cultures at multicultural museums. Story time Cultural fests Scheduled tour request the docent to focus on issues of culture Scavenger hunt How to prepare to take children to multicultural museums. Due to the prevalence of …
List of Culturally Diverse Pen Pals for Children
Pen pals are a fun and exciting way to introduce your children to new people, culture and ideas. Finding a pen pal for your child may be an exercise in persistence. If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying and try alternative resource to find the best fit. Ask long distance friends and family to …
How to Personalize a Birthday Party Outside of Home
Use a theme related activity to personalize a party outside of home.
5 Ways to Talk to Toddlers About Diversity
With the state of the world today, and the difficulties people exhibit getting along, it is important to talk to toddlers about diversity as early as possible. Whether your child’s culture is considered mainstream or a cultural outlier, the earliest conversations about these realities and labels have the most influence and should begin with parents. …
How to Use Pinterest to Plan and Personalize Parties
I have planned six children’s birthday parties with the help of Pinterest: Totally Epic Mine Craft Party, Go Dog Go Party, Dinosaur Dance Party, Super Hero Party, Get Your Roll On, and 2 Legit 2 Quit. I know it can be overwhelming seeing so many examples of beautifully styled and photographed birthday parties. After trying …