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Traveling by car full of kids can be tough, from having enough snacks to keeping the kids entertained. Get prepared for the chaos by putting together travel activity binders for the kids! Pack them full of coloring pages, educational activities and more! Check out the link to 28 free printable activities!
Read MoreAs summer begins to come to a close many of us are busy squeezing in our last bit of fun before the kids go back to school. Planning a camping trip is far easier than planning out a full itinerary worth of activities within the city! Camping allows kids to let their imaginations run free, add to the fun with these camping printables that will also better prepare your kids for back to school!
Read MoreWhether it is summer vacation or Christmas break it can be challenging to plan activities to keep the kids busy. Planning an itinerary for the nanny or for the vacation can be challenging therefore, the Joanna’s Nannies team put together a list of family friendly activities in all of our service areas!
Read MoreThis weeks blog is full of helpful tips and tricks for raising and/or taking care of a toddler. Toddlers are at a age where they are growing more and more independent by the hour. Read this toddle cheat sheet to get a good idea of ways to better handle this transition!
Read MoreSonoma is one of the three locations Joanna’s Nannies serves in Wine Country. When people think of wine country it is easy to assume there is not many family friendly activities. Wine Country has a lot of family friendly activities fit for kinds and adults. Our staff came up with a list of some of our favorite places and activities in Sonoma that will be fun for the whole family!
Read MoreThere is no question kids love arts and crafts; there is also no question on how expensive crafts can be. The Dollar Store is a great resource for art supplies. Follow this tutorial to create a nice and easy spring themed craft made from supplies you can find at the Dollar Store.
Read MoreValentines Day is right around the corner and that means its time to get crafty! Valentines Day is a great holiday to get the kids inner creative side engaged. Read this weeks blog for a few Valentines Day craft ideas for the kids!
Read MoreChristmas break is a busy time between the kids being out of school and family coming to visit. Trying to prepare for the holiday can be challenging especially when you have hungry and bored kids. Keeping them fed and entertained can be made a lot easier with these fun Christmas themed snacks!
Read MoreWith a house full of family and children during Thanksgiving it is challenging to keep everyone engaged. By playing a game everyone can easily join into it will create a more inclusive holiday harboring many more memories! Follow these quick and easy steps for Thanksgiving Bingo!
Read MorePurchasing art supplies can be time consuming and pricey! When purchasing art supplies for children keep in mind that they most likely will not last long. Therefore, purchasing a simple set of paint brushes and using a couple tricks to alter the brush and the way it paints will help save a lot of money! Here are a few tips on ways to change the texture of the paintbrush and create whole new patterns; enjoy!
Read MoreIt is likely that when you were a kid you were told your dreams were not very realistic. Despite most of us being raised to keep our heads out of the clouds; theres reason to believe thinking with your head in the clouds may cause more good than bad! Imaginative play has many benefits for your kids, read more about ways to help your kids keep their imagination flow!
Read MoreYoung kids and toddlers love to get their hands dirty; that comes as no surprise to anyone. Making and playing with cloud dough is great for kids because they get to get their hands dirty but they are also developing some of their sensory skills.
Read MoreSummer is finally here! Which means the kids are out of school and have more an enough time on their hands. Crafts are a great way to spend time during the summer! Here are a few great craft ideas to do this summer with the kids!
Read MoreKeeping kids entertained can have its many challenges. Here are a few tricks and DIY ideas to keep the little ones entertained for awhile! No better way to beat boredom than to get your hands dirty!
Read MoreJust because you’re in wine country doesn’t mean the kids will just be stuck at the pool. Wine Country is known to be the idea vacation getaway for adults but there is a lot for the younger ones too! Read this blog to know some of the best activities for the kids in and around wine country!
Read MoreSome kids struggle when in the car whether it be sitting still or getting car sick. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid riding in the car altogether but you can make it a little more enjoyable!
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