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The Science Behind Optical Illusion: The Curved Cardboard Coffee Holder Eye Trick

by Iva G. Livingston

Optical Illusion Experiment

Easy Origami Heart: Learn How to Make a Paper Heart in less than a Minute

by Iva G. Livingston

Easy Origami Heart1

How to Make an Easy Origami Cat (Ages 3-10)

by Iva G. Livingston

Easy Origami Cat Templates with Step-By-Step Instructions43

2nd Grade Math Test Competition Level 2 Geometry Problems

by Iva G. Livingston

$Math level 23 (6)$

2nd Grade Math Test Competition Level 1 Shapes Challenge

by Iva G. Livingston

2nd Grade Math Test Competition Level 1 Shapes Challenge

Easy Origami Dog for Kids (Ages 5-10): Simple 3-Fold Paper Craft

by Iva G. Livingston

origami dog

2nd Grade Math Quiz: Telling Time & Clock Word Problems (Free 30-Minute Test)

by Iva G. Livingston

Image Flip through a glass filled with water

by Iva G. Livingston

Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers

by Iva G. Livingston

Outdoor Preschool Activities

Hi there! I'm Iva. I'm a mom sharing my personal journey here at Toddler in Action. When I became a mom, I left my corporate career to stay home with my child and build my own business. Money was tight, but I never looked back—I didn't want to miss a single moment of my child growing up. Being a mom means expecting the expected and the unexpected—from the fun games we play and the lessons we learn, to the tougher parts like dealing with sore throats, rashes, fevers, and allergies. As someone who tends to panic when my child gets sick, I know how hard it can be. I believe there is no single "right" way to parent. I started this blog to share our first-hand experiences: our toddler activities, our preschool activities, our homeschool preschool curriculum, our family recipes, our daily routines, and our homemade herbal remedies (I'm a hobby herbalist since my child has medication allergies). My blogging journey allowed me to stay home for homeschooling and now through online school. But as kids grow, life changes—and so has this blog. I still share everything else life is made of. Please remember: I’m sharing our personal journey, not professional medical or life advice. My goal is simply to slow down, reconnect with nature, and live a more rooted family life. Wherever we live, we all want the same: to be healthy, happy, and to be good people and live a good life.