Do-N-Blog

OK.  On the face of it, maybe you think that Do-N-Slide wouldn’t make that great a Christmas (or all around Holiday) gift.  Here are a few reasons that might make you change your mind…

1.  Kids Really Do Love It.  There are maybe a few ‘chore averse’ youngsters out there that would be highly likely to roll their eyes at its lack of an MP3 player, but there are kids country-wide that love its vibrant colors, picture cards, and who cant wait (seriously!) to slide each card over to the ‘All Done’ column.  It’s kind of irresistible actually.

2.  Husbands Could Definitely Use It!  We are always being asked when we might be planning on adding a ‘Husband Pack’ to the product line.  We say, the ‘Help Around The House’ pack is already ideal!  Your hubby may be hesitant to physically put it into practise, but this ‘not-so-subtle’ hint that you could use an extra pair of hands around the house might just get him mobilized…..and then?!…..don’t let the board go to waste, use it with your kids to learn something new!

3.  It Would Be A Unique Gift For A Family Member Or Friend.  There will be toys, there will be candy.  You can either add to the pile or give a gift that’s unique and can be used for years to come.

4.  Its A Great Way Of Giving Help Without Telling Someone They Might Need It!  Maybe there’s someone you know that could do with a little help.  Maybe with chores, maybe with their toddler?  Maybe you feel awkward about bringing it up, but you want to help somehow.  Do-N-Slide could be the perfect option!  Using any of the reasons 1-3 (and then some!) you can give the gift of help without having to tell someone you think they need it!

Do any of these reasons resonate with you?

Courtney from Peekaboo Picks Online Magazine reviewed Do-N-Slide using the Help Around the House picture pack, and gave it a glowing review….check it out!

Our Kids To Yours will be official vendors at the Carnival to raise funds for The Learning Tree Preschool on November 8th in West Pam Beach (Belvedere and Haverhill)!

Join us for a fun family day with the following activities:

- Bounce House, Trackless Train, Basketball Carnival Game

- Sno Cone and Popcorn Machines

- Bungee Trampoline

- Bumper Cars

- The Purple Fun Bus

- Petting Zoo

- Pony Rides

- Face Painting

- Balloon Art

- Relay Races

- Mini Gymnastics Area

- Archeology Dig Booth

- Dance, Karate, Gymnastics and Orchestra Performances

- Character visits from Barney, the Chick Fil A Cow And 2 Other Surprises

- Free Children’s Fingerprinting and Blood Hounds From The Police Department

- Bake Sale

Sounds fun, right?!  We are looking forward to participating in this worthwhile fundraiser, and will have a free prize drawing of our own at the Do-N-Slide booth.  If you live in the Palm Beach area, come and meet us – we’d love to see you there!

Here’s a thought….how many routines can you think of using a Do-N-Slide to teach? 

You can use the picture packs that come with the board for learning the steps involved in potty training, helping your toddler move from one activity to another with much less fuss, and to get a little help around the house with your slightly older children, but one of the key features of this system is its flexibility.  We wondered what you might do with your Do-N-Slide when you have it in your home with the blank cards that come with each pack.

Do-N-Slide lends itself to almost any routine or sequence where there are a defined set of steps involved, and don’t forget that you don’t need to display a whole routine from start to finish – you can display only the part of a routine that your child is having trouble remembering.

We would love to hear what unique sequence you have used Do-N-Slide for in your home, so drop us a line or leave us a comment to let us know, and we have come up with a few suggestions for other sequences to put your blank cards to good use:

- Making a PB&J Sandwich (or any other kind of sandwich!)

- Writing a School Paper

- How to Clean Up The Bedroom

- Morning or Night-Time Routine

- Helping With Yard Work

- Homework Time

- Cleaning Teeth

- Cleaning The Litter Box!

The excitement is palpable here at Our Kids To Yours.  The search to find a way of making the Potty Training and Toddler’s Day packs available to parents has led us to an innovative solution that increases the benefits and versatility of Do-N-Slide two-fold!

Not only can you now get Do-N-Slide with the Help Around The House preprinted picture cards, but we are offering (for a limited time at no extra cost to parents) a conversion pack that will let you use the existing cards for the purpose of Potty Training or managing your Toddler’s Day!  When you feel your child has mastered their potty tasks, or have moved into the territory of being able to help out around the house, you have all the cards necessary to use your Do-N-Slide for this new purpose – maintaining the continuity of a system that they are familiar with, and providing them with the best means to encourage their participation!

The theory is simple.  On our products page, you can select either Help Around The House by itself (and congratulations to you for making it through the potty training and toddler phases intact!), or Help Around The House WITH Potty Training, OR Toddler’s Day.  Which ever one you select, we will include in the box a set of professionally printed labels that can be affixed to the blank side of each card (a 2 minute job I kid you not!) and voila!…you now have 2 packs in 1.  When using Potty Training or Toddler’s Day, the Help Around The House pictures are hiding behind the scenes, ready and waiting to help you and your child when it is time for this new stage in their lives.

At Our Kids To Yours we are especially passionate about children, routines, organization, and helping you get the best from your family experience.  Its all about being a family unit, and having the tools to work together in a way that makes our lives less stressful.  Do-N-Slide is one of those tools that can have a big impact on your lives…go on, give it a try!

Welcome to the Do-N-Slide blog!

Our aim is to post information on topics that we as parents have found interesting, and that we’d like to share with a wider audience.  The goal of our company is to make products that help children learn, and promote harmony within the home, so we are always on the lookout for new ideas that can have a practical impact on our daily lives.

We are always happy to hear about parents experiences and welcome comments on this blog.  If you have a suggestion to share, or would like to tell us about the impact of using Do-N-Slide in your home, comment away!

Keep an eye on this blog for information on topics such as visual learning, organization, learning strategies, scheduling, and child development…..and ofcourse, updates on new additions to the Do-N-Slide product line!