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10 Tips for Discussing Books With Your Kids (& 5 Things to Avoid!)

October 14, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

10 Tips for Discussing Books With Your Kids (& 5 Things to Avoid!) | The Merry Momma

Do you want to talk to your kids about the books they’re reading in a way that shows your interest, invites discussion, deepens your kids’ experience with a book, AND feeds their excitement to read more?? Check out these 10 tips for discussing books with kids… as well as 5 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Family, Kids Tagged With: Books, Parenting

Learn Through Play With These Screen-Free Activities!

July 16, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Help Kids Learn Through Play With These Screen-Free Activities! | The Merry Momma

Looking for fun, screen-free activities to help your kids learn through play this summer? Check out these no-tech, skillbuilding products from Skillmatics! **Important note: I wrote the following post as part of a partnership campaign with Skillmatics. This means that if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: Education, Kids Activities, Screen-Free

5 Surprising Benefits of Boredom For Kids

July 8, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

5 Surprising Benefits of Boredom For Kids: Why You Should Absolutely Let Your Kids Get Bored! | The Merry Momma

While the very word can strike fear in the hearts of many parents, boredom – when approached constructively – is actually crucial for kids’ development and overall well-being. Here are five important benefits of boredom for kids:  **Links in this post may be affiliate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Kids, Motherhood Tagged With: Boredom, Kids, Parenting

35 Fun & Engaging Summer Enrichment Activities For Kids

May 20, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

35 Fun & Engaging Summer Enrichment Activities For Kids

I fervently believe that learning doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be!) boring. This summer, keep your kids’ brains engaged and growing – while also tapping into their natural desire for discovery and play – with these fun summer enrichment activities! **Links in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: Education, Kids Activities, Lifelong Learning, Summer, Summer Learning Loss

10 Surefire Ways to Fuel Your Kids’ Imagination

May 13, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

10 Surefire Ways to Fuel Your Kids’ Imagination

Last month, I published a blog post with 10 picture books that encourage kids’ imagination. This month, I wanted to explore some additional strategies. Following are 10 ways to fuel your kids’ imagination to support their development and enrich their lives. **Links in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: Imagination, Kids, Parenting

Teacher Survival Kits for Teacher Appreciation Gifts

April 29, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Teacher Survival Kits for Teacher Appreciation Gifts

For Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to give my kids’ teachers something that would help propel them to the finish line, while also letting them know how much I appreciate everything they do. Here are the Teacher Survival Kits I put together for Teacher Appreciation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Gift ideas, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gifts

Fun (& Screen-Free) Rainy Day Activities for Kids

April 11, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Fun (& Screen-Free) Rainy Day Activities for Kids

When the weather outside is wet and dreary, turn to these engaging (and screen-free!) rainy day activities for kids. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: Activities, Kids, Screen-Free

20 Favorite “5 Ingredient (or Less)” Dinners

April 1, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

0 Favorite “5 Ingredient (or Less)” Dinners

On the days you’re short on time and energy (or cash in your grocery budget!), reach for one of these tried-and-trusted "5-ingredient (or less)" dinners! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food Tagged With: Dinner, Food, Recipes

25 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Early & Reluctant Readers

March 11, 2024 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

25 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Early & Reluctant Readers | The Merry Momma

How do we encourage kids to read (especially when it’s hard) without killing their love for books? Make it enjoyable! Try some of these ways to make reading practice fun for early or struggling readers. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Family, Kids Tagged With: Kids, Literacy, Parenting, Reading

Favorite Christmas Movies to Watch as a Family

December 4, 2023 By Lisa Mullen Leave a Comment

Favorite Christmas Movies to Watch as a Family | The Merry Momma

Watching Christmas movies is one of our favorite family traditions. It’s connection, nostalgia, and family fun all wrapped up in one! Check out our favorite movies to watch as a family during the Christmas season. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Movies

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