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10 Spooky Activities for Toddlers: Fun (Not-So-Scary) Halloween Ideas!
Halloween is just a few days away, and if you’re like me, you’re already feeling the excitement. We are BIG on Halloween in our house and now with a toddler around it’s even more fun! Halloween can be super exciting for toddlers and we’ve already gone pumpkin mad. So, I’ve put together 10 fun and spooky but sweet activities for toddlers that will bring smiles instead of screams. Ready for some toddler-friendly fun? 1. Pumpkin Painting Party Forget the sharp knives and complicated carvings; toddlers and paintbrushes are a match made in messy heaven! Get some mini pumpkins, and non-toxic paints, and let your little artist create their own colourful…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: Why I hate the term: Terrible Twos
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers – I love hearing your feedback and support, thank you! Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. This blog post is a controversial one: I HATE the term: terrible twos. Thank you Emma’s Diary for giving me this platform to share my innermost thoughts. I’ve spoken before about phrases I hate as a parent – and terrible twos is certainly one of them. As the mother of a wild two-year-old, I can tell you that most moments are in fact the opposite of terrible. Toddlerhood is a wild ride…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: We don’t use the word “naughty” – here’s why…
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers – I love hearing your feedback and support, thank you! Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. Today I’m sharing something controversial: we don’t use the word “naughty”, and here’s why. Thank you Emma’s Diary for giving me this platform to share my innermost thoughts. Buckle up for a post that’s going to divide so many. I’m known for getting people talking and this one might just push a few people over the edge. We don’t, and have never, used the word “naughty” in our…
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Toddler-Friendly Food and Fun for National Picnic Day!
Are you ready to spread out that blanket, soak up the sun, and celebrate one of the most delightful days of the year? From one “picnic blanket Mum” to another… National Picnic Day is on June 18th, and it’s the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones for a memorable outdoor feast. But if you’re a parent to toddlers or young children, like me, planning the perfect picnic can feel like a daunting task. I’ve got you covered with toddler-friendly food ideas, entertainment tips, and ways to keep the adults engaged for an unforgettable picnic experience! Let’s start with the most important part – the food! When it comes to…
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How To Celebrate Easter with Your Little Bunnies!
Happy Easter weekend and hello long weekend! It’s time to dust off those bunny ears, break out the baskets, and get ready for some egg-citing fun with your little ones! 🐰🥚 Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with toddlers – it’s all about joy, new beginnings, and, of course, chocolate eggs! Whether you’re planning a big family gathering or keeping it low-key at home, there are plenty of egg-ceptional ways to make Easter special for your little bunnies. So, let’s hop right into some egg-stravagant ideas for celebrating Easter with toddlers. Egg Hunts Galore What’s Easter without an egg hunt? Organize a mini egg hunt in your backyard or…
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