Children’s Books About Hurricanes! Although I live in New Jersey and keep losing power due to trees falling and power line damage due to the high winds of Hurricane Sandy I decided to use up a few minutes of my laptop battery to post on my blog. Reading children’s books is always a great way to teach children […]
How to Have Fun with Kids When the Power Goes Out
October 28, 2012 1 Comment
Coping With Hurricane Sandy 1. Show kids how to make shadow puppets using flashlights. 2. Play board games. 3. Play musical instruments. 4. Read a book by candle light or kerosene lantern. 5. Sing songs. Little kids love singing. Come up with funny songs you sang as a kid and teach them to the children. […]
Nannies and Au Pairs Are You Prepared to Care for the Kids During Hurricane Sandy?
October 28, 2012 2 Comments
EMA Basic Disaster Supplies Kit Hurricane Sandy is on it’s way and expected to affect over 24-million Americans. Last year at this time in the North East we had a freak snow storm that pulled down power lines and my family and many others didn’t have power for many weeks. I am packing a bag […]
Four Million Americans Lose Power from Hurricane Irene
August 28, 2011 1 Comment
Best Emergency Radio, Flashlight, and Cell Phone Chargers Here on the East Coast of the United States we were just slammed by Hurricane Irene, leaving four-million homes without power. The American Red Cross recommends everyone have an emergency radio. They feel so strongly about it that they have created their own line of radios with the Eton […]
What Do You for Fun With Kids When the Power Goes Out?
August 27, 2011 3 Comments
How to Have Fun with Kids When the Power Goes Out Show kids how to make shadow puppets using flashlights. Play board games. Play musical instruments. Read a book by candle light or kerosene lantern. Sing songs – little kids love this activity. Come up with funny songs you sang as a kid and teach […]
Having Age-Appropriate Discussions About Hurricanes
August 27, 2011 1 Comment
Children’s Books About Hurricanes! As the east coast of the United States prepares for a hurricane this weekend it’s important to have age-appropriate discussions about hurricanes with children to help relieve some of their anxiety. We recommend including the following age-appropriate children’s books about hurricanes to help children understand the storms. We have included both […]
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