children’s books
8 Ways to Celebrate Spring with Kids
We’ve still got snow on the ground here in Northern Virginia, but according to the calendar, spring has sprung! Indeed, we did spot our beloved purple crocus in bloom just days before this last snow fall. Those crocus always help me hang on–surely warmer temps are just around the corner… In the meantime, here’s a…
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Planning Our Sunflower House
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots A sweet friend recently gave me this book about gardening with kids. I love it! It’s packed with fun ideas and adorable drawings, along with specific instructions for tackling a variety of projects: Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy.
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Children
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. From the archives, here are some of our favorite {easy} ways to celebrate the occasion…
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Favorite Stories and Poems for Winter Weather
I don’t know about you, but we’re currently buried in snow. About 16 inches of it, to be exact. Wonderful Books about Snow At the Yankee Homestead, one of the best things about snow is all the wonderful books that are just perfect for snowy day reading. In fact, we never know which one to…
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5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Inspirational Models
While scolding may not ruin a child, it’s certainly not the the most effective way to reach the hearts of my children. In the attempt to replace scolding with more meaningful methods of communication, I’ve discovered a few alternatives that have worked well at our house. I’m sharing them here, not as an expert who’s…
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Favorite Children’s Books About Birds
In addition to these Best Bird Guides for Kids, we’ve acquired a fantastic collection of children’s books about birds. The following are our very favorites, in no particular order.
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Ready for Valentine’s Day?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, which is quickly approaching, here are a few fun resources from the Yankee Homestead archives…
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Confessions of a Recovering Scolder
Confessions of a Recovering Scolder Confession: I’m a recovering “scolder”. When faced with the foolishness and wrongdoing of my dear children, often my natural tendency is to unleash a fury of words intended to demonstrate the error of their ways and to point out in no uncertain terms my wishes for their immediate adherence to…
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Thanksgiving Resources: Stories, Poems, Hymns & More
Are you looking for a meaningful poem, song or hymn to share with your family in celebration of Thanksgiving? What about great children’s literature about Thanksgiving?
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Favorite Children’s Books Roundup {Gift-Giving Alert}
Christmas is just around the corner (yikes!) and what better gift for the young friends in your life than an excellent book? If children’s books are on your shopping list this year, you’ll love this roundup of my family’s favorite children’s books. Before we get to the list, this seems like the perfect opportunity to…
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