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Toddler-Friendly Fourth of July

Not all toddlers embrace Independence Day events as enthusiastically as their older siblings.  Late nights, thunderous fireworks displays and way too many sugary snacks can lead to epic meltdowns. In order to celebrate the holiday without sending your tot over the edge, consider these low-key, yet festive Fourth of July activities: Fireworks in a Glass    Fill a tall glass with warm water.  Next, add a little cooking oil to the water.  Depending on the size of your container, one to two tablespoons should suffice.  Then, add a few drops of food coloring to the oil and water.  Gently stir the … Continue reading →

Surviving Independence Day with a Toddler

There are few toddlers who are not captivated by the sight of colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky. It’s the thunderous booms most tots can live without. You want to see real fireworks?  Take an unsuspecting toddler with sensitive hearing to a Fourth of July fireworks show and you’ll get a front row seat to an explosive meltdown the likes of which will surpass any holiday pyrotechnic show. Trust me. Unfortunately, if you have older children, who are unfazed by the massive booms that resonate in your head and chest, the option of staying home on the Fourth is … Continue reading →

Travel No-No: Packing Fireworks In Your Luggage

Sounds like a no brainer, right? You’d be surprised–not all travelers think alike. Some actually rationalize that there is nothing wrong about packing pounds of illegal fireworks in their airline luggage. And here’s the kicker: most of them are flying to or from Hawaii. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, more than a third of all fireworks found in airline luggage nationwide last year involved flights departing to or arriving from Hawaii. Honestly, I can’t say that I am shocked by the news. (Having been born and raised in Hawaii I know the role fireworks play in the state.) However, … Continue reading →

4th of July Celebrations – Baby Safeguards

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Wow, is it July already? It seems like just last week I packed up the Christmas presents and yesterday that we were going Easter Egg hunting – so it feels startling to say that least that we are celebrating the fourth of July this weekend in many areas from local community parties to city wide fireworks displays. It can be a great deal of fun to get together with friends and family and watch a parade, fireworks, concerts and more. The following little tips are a reference to help enhance you and your baby’s fun: Pay Attention to the Temperature … Continue reading →

Designing a Home Fireworks Display–Part 2

In my previous blog (“Designing a Home Fireworks Display—Part 1”), I offered some simple tips to create a 4th of July event in your own backyard. Much of what I suggested can be applied to families who live in the city or the suburbs, however it is important to check with your local municipality to see what specific laws are in place regarding the use of fireworks. Here are examples of general fireworks laws that are currently in place in most of the 50 states. It is illegal to: · Remove or extract pyrotechnic contents. · Throw any ignited fireworks … Continue reading →

Designing a Home Fireworks Display–Part 1

There are a variety of ways you can celebrate Independence Day. Many families opt to take in a Fourth of July fireworks display at a local park or attend a parade that snakes down Main Street. If you do, more often than not, you will be joined by hundreds (or in some cities, thousands) of other families looking to join in the holiday festivities. However, if you were raised in a family (like mine) with a father who didn’t enjoy fighting crowds, searching for parking or staking out a prime fireworks vantage point five hours in advance, then you may … Continue reading →