As every parent knows, babies start investigating, discovering, and learning long before they can stand on their own two feet. A great baby play mat can offer your little ones heaps of stimulating educational fun as […]
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Embrace Fatherhood and Your Child Will Reap the Rewards
While research tells us that embracing fatherhood will dramatically impact a child’s life, the father’s role used to be limited to providing the income. The changing role of fatherhood enables men to express their emotions and […]
13 Questions to Consider When Choosing a High Quality Child Care Center
Selecting a quality child care center is difficult and requires a lot of research. With over thirty years working in the early childhood field, I know quality! Here, I’m going to outline some of the most […]
A Future Artist May Be in Your Preschool Classroom—Some Things to Consider When Setting Up Your Art Centre
The art area in a preschool child care center can be one of a child’s favorite spaces. Just imagine, mounds of crayons, boxes of colored pencils, markers in every color, plain paper, glue, plastic scissors, magazines […]
Bursting Through Those Baby Blues: Tips for Getting Through Those Post-Pregnancy Emotions
When I met our baby girl for the very first time it was pure euphoria. Her sweet face, that little cry; I could barely let the nurse take her in to be weighed. I was over […]
A Thousand Stories—Make Every Word Count
Don’t talk grades. You’re not supposed to talk about grades during Open House. Just keep pushing parents to the projects and work on the walls. But, that’s not why most parents show up. They don’t care […]
Co-sleeping: Is it Safe, Is It Convenient, Will They Ever Leave My Bed?
If you have a baby, know a baby, or have just heard of babies, you’re probably aware that sleep does not necessarily come easily to them. Most people go into parenting knowing that they won’t be getting […]
7 Stellar Star Projector for Serene Slumber
The night skies have always been a source of peace and tranquility for many people. Bringing home the effects of a twinkling sky is absolutely possible if you look at purchasing a star projector for your […]
How to Create P.E.A.C.E. When Your Child Tantrums and You get Triggered…
As a conscious parent coach, I have worked with many families who find themselves “at battle” with their children. Whether it is not listening to what is being asked of them and throwing tantrums around not […]
7 Superb Shape Sorters to Engage Your Little One
We all remember our favorite childhood toy or toys. Perhaps it was a telephone with googling eyes, or a toy vacuum so you could “help” with chores. We never realized that many of the toys we played […]
7 Baby Monitor Options for Parents of Babies and Toddlers
As a mom and a daycare provider, I have purchased several different baby monitors over the last few years. I have found different features to be helpful at different times with both infants and toddlers. One […]
5 Great Beds for Kids—Let there be Sleep!
As a parent, there is nothing quite like that feeling when your child first sleeps through the night. Part of creating this peaceful dreamland is finding great beds for kids since they need to feel comfortable […]
7 Puzzle Mats for Kids’ Play Areas
A puzzle mat is a children’s play area accessory you will wonder how you ever lived without once you have one. These foam play areas provide hours of building and puzzle solving fun for young kids. […]
Becoming a First Time Mom, I Should Have Read About Crisis Management!
I am a geek. This means I study everything. Before I see, hear, eat or participate in anything I try to find out as much about it as I can. This has always been my way […]
A Better Future for my Kids? I Still Dare to Imagine
I first heard the famous and, to my mind, most socially relevant song ever written, John Lennon’s “Imagine“, at the end of the movie The Killing Fields. I was 11. It is a gut-wrenching film: the […]
17 Toy Chest Storage Solutions To Manage The Mess
Toys are both a blessing and a curse. Play is an essential part of learning and childhood, but no one knows pain like a parent who has just stepped on the wrong side of a loose […]
Holiday Hazard Guide – Keep the Kids Safe!
Be aware of holiday hazards within a child’s easy reach! Our homes are filled with Christmas flowers, ornaments and table adornments. While it provides a rich ambiance, the novelty and attractiveness create an appeal to a […]
Shape Young Minds Through Sensory Environments—Learn How, It’s Easy!
Impact Brain Development Parents, teachers and caregivers can impact brain development among typical and atypical children by providing rich sensory experiences. Research tells us that multi-sensory environments impact brain development. The study of the brain and […]
9 Fun Discovery Toys To Encourage Tactile Learning
The term “discovery toys” encompasses a large range of toys that have a few things in common. They can be simple or elaborate, but they all encourage children to discover certain skills through hands-on tactile play. […]
9 of the Very Best Night Light Ideas for Tots and Teens
I’m a big fan of the humble light night. A few nights ago my husband was making his way from the bedroom to the bathroom and somewhere along the way he stubbed his toe in the […]