There’s nothing parents hate more than daylight saving time, except for maybe onesies with like 8,000 buttons. While there is much debate on whether the time change that much of the country faces twice a year is beneficial, for parents it can wreak havoc on household sleep schedules and routines. Nobody wants to mess with a tired, cranky toddler. So what, if anything, can parents do to help kids adjust to time changes?
Top Halloween Reads To Spook And Surprise In Your Next Virtual Playdate
30 Oct
Halloween is almost here, and monsters and ghouls are coming near! Start the spooking with books both sweet and mysterious in your next Caribu Video-Call. Check out all of the twisted tales in the ‘Happy Halloween’ category of the Caribu library. Plus enjoy our ghostly Halloween games and crafty coloring pages! Put on your costumes and plan your playdates for an evening of family fun and surprises. Celebrate from a safe social distance with exciting books and activities for all ages! Here are some of our top reads for a Happy Halloween:
Caribuās Top Halloween Activities for A Safe And Fun Family Fright Fest
30 Oct
Grab a pumpkin and get your costumes ready! Halloween 2020 is almost here, and thereās nothing like sharing fallās favorite fright fest with your loved ones. Join Caribu to celebrate with our āHappy Halloweenā category, filled with ghostly books and activities for you to enjoy in a virtual playdate! Connect from a safe social distance with a Halloween Caribu Call to read, color, and play together.
Election Anxiety Is Very Real. Here Are 7 Ways To Cope
29 Oct
With Election Day quickly approaching, itās very understandable to find yourself more anxious, more on edge. Itās also easy for those feelings to manifest as shortness or anger aimed at the people we love. Of course, that is the last thing our families need or that we want to provide them. So how do you keep yourself healthy and present? Take some deep breaths and follow the suggestions laid out below. Because, as with everything in 2020, the election will drag on for a lot longer than we anticipate.
Explore The Science Behind Halloween’s Spookiest Creatures With Caribu and Arbordale Kids In Your Next Family Video-Call
28 Oct
To learn the scientific fun facts about your favorite Halloween creatures, Caribu is featuring books from Arbordale Kids that take an in-depth look at the habits of haunted beings! Explore the lives of bats, owls, mummies, and more in your next virtual playdate. The books include fascinating information about nature and history that will grab the attention of kids of all ages. Each page has bright illustrations with wide views and close-ups drawn in beautiful detail. Take a look with your loved ones in a Caribu Call and discuss what you notice!
Can I Safely Send My Kid To Day Care? We Asked The Experts
27 Oct
More than eight months into the pandemic, with flu season looming and coronavirus cases climbing toward a third peak, parents are still anxious about how best to keep their children cared for and safe. Not every family has a choice, but deciding what is or isnāt too risky, with an uncertain situation and imperfect science, has left parents scrambling to make child care decisions that all seem far less than ideal.
How To Have A Safe And Still Spooky Halloween
25 Oct
With coronavirus rates rising in some parts of the country and social distancing measures still in place, many people are thinking about their health and that of others while considering how to celebrate. Here are some Halloween ideas from families across the country to keep the holiday spooky while staying safe, complete with wearing masks, sanitizing often and practicing social distancing.
Fun And Simple Stretches For Kids
22 Oct
Simple stretches should be a regular part of kids’ physical activity routine. Before or after a sports practice or a long bike ride, before bed, or anytime your child’s muscles feel tense or tight, encourage them to try some easy stretches.
Five Ways You Can Help Kids Learn Better In Online School Right Now
20 Oct
Last springās taste of online education didnāt go well for many students and parents, which means this fall brought more than its usual level of anxiety. Not everything can be replicated at home, but opportunities exist to build skills and foster the learning that would be happening inside school. Hereās what to do and keep in mind as it unfolds.
Are the Kids Really Alright? Daily Mental Health Check-Ins
19 Oct
Like most moms I know, I have spent a lot of time trying to make this period not suck for the kids whilst keeping my sanity. Who could have predicted what a delicate balance that would be? Letās just say that some days I was not successful at either. As adults, we can grasp the information being thrown around and process it in relation to a plethora of life experiences. Our kids just do not have that luxury. I have been making a conscious effort to be even more cognizant of their mental health during this time. I am not a therapist. I am just a mom trying her best, and my effort looks a little something like this: