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✏️📚 Parents, how are you feeling about back-to-school season?It’s that time of year again-new routines, new classrooms, and maybe a few jitters (for kids and parents!). 💖 We’d love to know:👉 How do YOU feel about your child going back to school? Head over to my Instagram and vote! Vote in today’s poll:😅 A littleContinue reading “How do you feel about your child going back to school?”

🚗✨ Labor Day is coming up! That means long weekend road trips, family time, and kids with lots of energy to spare. 💕 Kami’s Activity Book is the perfect travel buddy: 🖍 Fun coloring pages for quiet moments ✂️ Simple crafts to keep little hands busy 🧩 Puzzles + games that build problem-solving skills 🦩Continue reading “Upcoming Holiday…”

The first day jitters? Let’s hug them away… 💖 Heading back to school means new routines, new faces, and big feelings. And that’s okay! Kids shine brightest when they feel supported, seen, and confident to just be themselves. 🌟 ✨ Our “YOU be YOU” Big Hug is all about reminding children that it’s perfectly wonderfulContinue reading “🎒📚 Back-to-School with BIG HUGS!”

🌟 My child lights up when… 🌟Parents + grandparents—let’s celebrate those magical little moments. ✨What’s something your child/grandchild does that makes your heart absolutely glow? 💖 👉 Drop your answer in the comments! Let’s fill this thread with joy + connection. 💬 And don’t forget to vote in today’s poll:📊 How old are your kids/grandkids?👶Continue reading “My child lights up when…”

🍦🥧 Happy National Ice Cream Pie Day! 🥧🍦Summer + ice cream = the perfect BIG HUG combo. 💖 Kami LOVES ice cream (her favorite flavor is strawberry 🍓), but today we want to know: 👉 What’s YOUR favorite ice cream flavor?🍫 Chocolate🍪 Cookies & Cream🍓 Strawberry Cast your vote in our poll on Instagram andContinue reading “National Ice Cream Pie Day!”

🦩 Fun Fact Friday – All About Kami the Flamingo!Get to know the star of BIG HUGS for Kids a little better… 💖 1️⃣ Flamingos can fly! ✈️Yes, our pink-feathered friend can take to the skies-just like her real-life counterparts. 2️⃣ Her name is extra special. 💕“Kami” is made up of the first initials ofContinue reading “Fun Fact Friday!”

🌙⭐ Parents -let’s talk bedtime stories! What’s your go-to book to read with your little one before lights out? 📖💤 Bedtime stories aren’t just cozy-they help children wind down, spark imagination, and create memories they’ll carry forever. 💬 Please share your favorite bedtime story AND tell us why it’s special to you. Thanks! #BigHugsForKids #KamiTheFlamingoContinue reading “Hey Parents! Quick Question…”

🦩 Yesterday was National Connecticut Day! Connecticut is one of the first stops in BIG HUGS for Kids – Book 1, where Kami the Flamingo learns a state-inspired BIG HUG move that’s full of fun and meaning! 💫 From the sweet history of the lollipop 🍭 to lessons in kindness and movement, Connecticut’s BIG HUGContinue reading “Connecticut Day!”

📚 Calling all book lovers!Tomorrow is National Book Lovers Day, and we’re getting ready to celebrate BIG! 🦩💖 If you love picture books that inspire movement, learning, and heart-centered fun, BIG HUGS for Kids is for you. ✨ Let’s hear it:💬 What’s one children’s book you LOVED reading as a kid, or love reading now?Continue reading “National Book Lovers Day”

📚 Hey educators!As we head into a brand-new school year, I’d love your input… What do you find most helpful to encourage learning in your classroom or homeschool?Swipe up to vote in the poll on my Instagram: ✅ Ready-made templates✅ Activity suggestions✅ Craft ideas for hands-on learning Your feedback helps me create more tools andContinue reading “Quick Question…”

🐸 BIG HUG of the Week: Georgia Edition! In celebration of National Georgia Day (August 3), Kami the Flamingo is hopping into the Peach State for a  BIG HUG that’s full of energy and fun! 🦩💚 Featured in Book 1 of the BIG HUGS for Kids series,  Georgia’s special move is called “The Hop” inspired by theContinue reading “National Georgia Day!”

🌞 Hello, August! A fresh new month = a fresh new chance to lead with  kindness, joy, and BIG HUG energy. 💖🦩 To all our August birthdays, happy birthday month! 🎉 We’re sending extra sprinkles, sweet smiles, and BIG HUGS your way. 💕🍦 ✨ Let’s start this month with intention: Whether it’s more family time, movement, mindfulness,Continue reading “August Birthdays”

💖 Happy International Day of Friendship! Friendship is one of life’s BIGGEST hugs-whether you’re 5 or 95. It’s in the shared giggles, the honest talks, the silly dances, and the “I’ve got you” moments. 🫶✨ Today, we celebrate the friends who lift us up, keep us grounded, and make life so much brighter-just like KamiContinue reading “International Day of Friendship”

🍨 Happy National Hot Fudge Sundae Day!Kami the Flamingo is scooping up BIG smiles today, and you better believe her sundae has flair! 🦩✨ Her go-to toppings?🌈 Rainbow sprinkles🍓 Strawberries (because… pink!)🎉 And a big, silly swirl of whipped cream on top! Now it’s your turn…💬 What’s on your dream sundae?Hot fudge? Crushed cookies? GummyContinue reading ” National Hot Fudge Sundae Day”

👵💖 Happy National Gorgeous Grandma Day!Today we’re celebrating the women who give the best hugs, tell the best stories, and love with their whole hearts, GRANDMAS (and great-grandmas too)! Here’s to the wisdom, warmth, and sparkle they bring to every day. ✨ “A grandma is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and aContinue reading “National Gorgeous Grandma Day!”