by Betsy Stern | Feb 8, 2022 | uncategorized
As Wisconsinites, we spend much of our year braving the cold temps to get outside for fresh air and exercise. And for a few weeks a year (maybe longer depending on the year!) we can also brave our frozen lakes for a walk on top of the ice. Ice fishing, ice skating,... 
by Betsy Stern | Feb 1, 2022 | uncategorized
It may be near zero outside and months away from spring, but it’s never too early to start thinking about SUMMER! If you’re anything like me, dreaming of warm, sunny days on a gray January morning helps make the long winter bearable. And, for those of us with kids... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 25, 2022 | uncategorized
My kids both LOVE the bathtub. Even now that they are old enough to use the shower if they choose, they still love the comfort and warmth of a good ol’ fashioned soak in the tub. They still make “potions” out of soap and water. They still love to blow bubbles. They... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 17, 2022 | uncategorized
Last winter, our local park district brought activity bins to neighborhood parks with a bunch of fun snow activities inside. They had brick makers for building snow forts and games you could play in the snow. The most popular item in the bins BY FAR (in our... 
by Betsy Stern | Dec 25, 2021 | uncategorized
Both my kids are excessively motivated by rewards. They love praise. They love to hear they did something well. They love treats, prizes and stickers for a job well done. We learned early on with my oldest that rewards seem to work A LOT better than nagging,...