Summer Survival with the Littles

Summer can be long and exhausting if you are at home all day with your little ones.  You can make things a lot easier on yourself and them with just a little bit of prep work. Take 30 minutes at the beginning of the week to jot down ideas for crafts, games, and pretend play ideas. Pinterest.com is one of my favorite resources, but you can google search different preschool themes or just general ideas for toddlers or preschoolers. Remember, the less specific you are in your search criteria, the more results you'll get.  If you are armed with lots of creative and open ended play ideas and already have the needed supplies ready to go, you will find that your little one stays entertained, learning and having fun. You may actually have more down time for yourself