Kids Activities & Education — 5 Minutes for Mom

How to Stop the Brain Drain during the Summer

by Teresa B June 18, 2013 2 comments

Teresa shares with us today her insights on how to keep kids learning during the summer months. Here are her tips to keep those little minds working! Summer breezes are wafting in my windows these [...]

Educational Apps for Your Wee Kids

by Jessica Streit June 17, 2013 1 comment

Jessica, 5m4m contributor, shares her insights into the Wee Kids apps for kids through this review. We were compensated to write this post, however all opinions remain our own. Like you, I’m an extremely busy [...]

How To Make A Paper Airplane – #DisneyPlanes Printables

by Susan June 15, 2013 0 comments

Today I forgot how to make a paper airplane. My 5 year old asked me to make her a paper airplane and the ones I folded were terrible. Then I remembered our friends at Disney [...]

Bike Helmet Safety for Kids

by Bonnie Way June 13, 2013 15 comments

Hi, it’s Bonnie, one of 5 Minutes for Mom’s Summer Interns. During the summer, one favorite kids’ activity is riding bikes. My five-year-old just learned to ride her two-wheeler without help, so I often hear, [...]

Entertainment Ideas for Fun Filled Kids Party

by Guest Contributor June 5, 2013 0 comments

This post was submitted by Erica. A great kids’ party doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. It’s no secret that a great party starts with the right choice of where should you host the [...]

17 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

by Guest Contributor May 29, 2013 22 comments

This guest post was submitted by Jacquie. Want to keep your kids engaged this summer? Check out these 17 different ways you can keep your little ones entertained this summer. Weekly Library Visits Seriously, the [...]

Mickey and the Princesses Party All Night as Disneyland #JustGotHappier

by Susan May 23, 2013 1 comment

Susan here… I’m in Disneyland about to see the premiere of “Mickey and the Magical Map” and to celebrate the recent opening of Fantasy Faire. For disclosure I’d like to let you know that I’m [...]

Decorating Children’s Rooms with Pigtails Ink {Review & Giveaway}

by Lesley May 23, 2013 15 comments

When you’re decorating your child’s room I think you need to make sure it’s fun and includes pieces that the child loves now but also pieces that will grow with them. Sometimes that is pretty [...]

3 Summer Science Activities to Teach Your Kids About Colors

by Sarah Normandie May 23, 2013 2 comments

This guest post has been submitted by Sarah Normandie Teach your young child the science of creating colors with these fun activities that link art, science and literature all together. Your “color scientist” will [...]

Free Art Class – Thrive Online Art Classes for Kids (with Giveaway)

by Susan May 13, 2013 41 comments

Susan here… I’m so excited to share this review, giveaway, free class & discount code with you because while I was testing out Thrive Art, I truly fell in love with it. So while this [...]

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