Discover the best family activities, events, and tips on Milwaukee With Kids! Explore outdoor fun, DIY crafts, educational resources, science experiments, and more, all designed to entertain and engage your kids.
See how this woman feels? This is how I want to feel on Mother’s Day. How do I want to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend? Two words: Rest and Takeout. The last two months have been draining in a way we never thought possible. Our brains are scattered. We don’t know what the next month...Read More
Seeking Refuge In the early days of the “Suddenly Homeschooling” era, I found myself seeking refuge in my bedroom one afternoon, scrolling through my phone, eager to connect with the outside world. It had been a full morning of lessons, activities, and lots of snacks, and back then I typically crashed around 1:30, throwing on...Read More
Founder Calie Herbst pops in to chat about what’s working for her during this quarantine, and what’s not. A friend texted from Oregon today and asked our group chat, “So, 5 weeks into this life… how’s everyone doing in 3 words?” The responses trickled in. “Discombobulated.” “Stunned.” “Pants don’t fit.” “So. Many. Feelings.” My response:...Read More
We combed the internet and our brains for the best at-home date night ideas, and we’ve only the included the ones that didn’t make us immediately cringe. (And all of them can be done while the kids are asleep!) So, turn off your phones, and get to it. You really deserve it. 1. Pick-A-Year Music...Read More
Welcome to Our At-Home Virtual Resource Library! Virtual field trips! Daily singalongs! Amazing websites! With so many incredible educational resources out there, it can be overwhelming to sift through them all. That’s why we’ve curated an extensive, easy-to-navigate Virtual Resource Library just for you. Whether you’re looking for math games, engaging science experiments, art activities, or...Read More
Before the global pandemic, many parents tried to limit their kids’ screen time to the AAPA’s recommendation of 0-2 hours per day, depending on the child’s age. And now, we find ourselves in truly extraordinary circumstances, in which screen time is literally our children’s only way of connecting with their school and social lives. In...Read More
Author: Calie Herbst (Founder & Owner of MKEwithKids.com) COVID-19 Update: Let’s keep the summer dream alive, shall we? We’ve spoken with camp representatives and the concensus is that summer camps are still on for now. Check out our 2020 Summer Camp Guide for dozens of camps! Every year in the dead of winter, there’s always...Read More
There’s no doubt about it. Self-isolation is challenging. We all still need social interaction and time to connect with others meaningfully. Here are some fun and creative ideas to keep your children connected to their friends: 1. Do a drive-by hello. (Otherwise known as a Coronavirus Parade!) If you’re all feeling well, pile in the...Read More
Wisconsin schools are now closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and we’ve received a lot of questions about ideas for things to do with your kids during this time. The good news is plentiful: the weather is supposed to be nice, there are amazing online resources that are offering free access during this time, and...Read More
Some area schools have already started to close, and more may be on the way. To prepare for more time at home with your kids, you may want to stock up on these tried and true craft supplies. The basics: 1. Construction Paper 2. Markers 3. Crayons 4. Colored Pencils 5. Glue 6. Scissors 7....Read More
