Some of our best memories of grade school always start with that recess bell ringing. That joyful sound was letting our little minds know it was time to go outside and play. Unfortunately, in recent years, schools have waved goodbye to recess in favor of tightly packed academic schedules even at an elementary school level. […]
Category: Toddler
Are you beginning to realize why this stage has affectionately been coined, “The terrible twos (or even ones!)”? As cute as toddlers are, do you sometimes feel like you just don’t speak their language!? The good news is, here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to “speak” toddler, calmly deal with tantrums, potty training, bed time routines, healthy eating, separation anxiety, language development and more!
Tips for Driving with Kids in the Car
Let’s face it, even when you are driving alone in the car, it can be hard to focus – so is it any wonder that adding kids to the mix can make driving more challenging? Whether you’re breaking up a fight in the backseat or listening to loud conversations between siblings, you can easily have […]
Critical Thinkers: How to Prioritize Education in the Home
Prioritizing education in the home is a huge factor in how your child will respond to school and homework. By focusing on your child’s long-term development, you can improve his or her overall ability to solve complex problems and excel in school and life. Rick Ackerly, the author of The Genius in Every Child, suggests […]
What to Look for When Moving to a New Area with Children
Choosing a new place to call home is never easy. It gets even more complicated when you throw little ones into the equation. The uncertainties that come along with a big move are only amplified when you aren’t able to answer some of the questions your kids are bound to have about their new town […]
5 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Child’s Sleep
In today’s world, sleep is treated as a luxury rather than a necessity. And in the middle of the night when your little one wakes up for the third, fourth or eighth time, parents will do anything to get their child to go back to sleep again. In order to start teaching your child good, […]
This Is How to Find the Best Toys by Age for Kids of All Ages
Do you remember that old chestnut of a saying: “It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye”? Like all ‘old chestnuts,’ there’s an element of truth in those words.
FizzWizz – The Nook & Cranny Cleaner: Product Review
FizzWizz is made with 100% food grade ingredients to insure safe cleaning. I use the surface wipe for almost everything the baby would put her mouth on. She drops everything, and having this wipe handy and not having to constantly run to the sink is a life saver.
Childcare & Suburbia: What YOU Need To Know Before Settling On “THE Town”
Chances are, you’ve got this whole childcare-in-the-city thing down to a science. Whether that childcare is 100% you, you’ve got a full-time live-in nanny or fall somewhere in between, your family’s no doubt found their groove – and families who are totally in-sync. But now you’re moving to suburbia and starting to think about what […]