Category: Kids

9 Lunch Boxes and Accessories for Kids

Ask almost any kid what their favorite part of the day was and they’re likely to tell you lunchtime and recess! Having a break in the middle of the school day helps students to socialize, spend […]

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 […]

7 Fantastic Little Tikes Playhouse Sets for Budding Preschool Homeowners

You never forget the moment you get the keys to your first house—and for a toddler, the feeling is just the same when you get your own playhouse. Little Tikes playhouse sets offer a wide range […]

Appreciating What, Where and How Boys Read [Infographic]

Unfortunately for many boys, what gets in their way of reading for pleasure are very well-intentioned adults who try to steer them in the “right” direction. That’s why the greatest gift we can give boys this […]

9 Kiddie Pool Picks to Create a Summer Oasis

Get ready to splash and play—summer is finally here. With a bit of creativity and a couple of outdoor toys, you can transform a simple backyard barbecue into an imaginary day at the beach. Don’t forget […]

“I Am My Faith”—A Story of Language and Faith in the Classroom

A disclaimer to start. I tell this story because it has a moment of true beauty to it and I’m trying to do it some justice. To get to that moment though, faith and culture may […]

9 Magna Doodle Toys: Imagine, Draw, Erase and Repeat

There’s a lot to be said about the creative process: it’s engaging, stimulating, imaginative and messy. And it always seems that kids want to draw or paint when you’re about to run out the door, or you’ve just cleaned […]

7 Best Fisher Price Little People Toys for Playful Development

The wonderful world of Fisher Price Little People toys is bursting with cute creatures, fun families, and creative car sets. Their colorful, chunky, child-friendly toys are specifically designed for little fingers and developing minds, emphasizing discovery, […]

The What, Where and How of Creating ‘A Circle of Safety’ for Our Families

Creating a circle of safety is essential for healthy communication with your children. However, what does it mean to “create a safe space?” Tweet This phrase is a familiar buzzword in our communities, but how can you […]

Marbotic Smart Letters and Numbers Review: Tech Toys With A Soul (and Major Fun Factor!)

The Product Marbotic offers wooden letters and numbers that work with six apps (free with the purchase of the letter and number blocks), which together allow your child to practice number- and letter-recognition, addition, subtraction, tens […]

The Heart of Our Values

How do you establish your family’s core set of values? What are the standards that are important for you and your children? How can you ensure that your children maintain those standards when they are not […]

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 […]

We Got the First Taste of the Delectable “Hoagie” Game…and It Really Is the Perfect Sandwich Game!

Product Review for the Card Game “Hoagie”: A Game of Sandwich Building Skill!Our family is slightly competitive in nature and when it comes to card games, nothing is more enticing! So, when we received “Hoagie” in […]

Recess Rules!! And Why Kids Need MORE of It!

“For generations, recess has been considered by many students in elementary school as their favorite part of the day.” Recess is a cornerstone of childhood. For many children, it’s a breath of fresh air, an opportunity […]

Teaching the Power of Adaptability: How to be more like the Rubber Band and less like the Twist Tie

It was a weekday night much like any other in my house. Pick up the kids, arrange them at the dining room table to work on homework while I try and cobble together something for dinner […]

The 6 Reading-Habit Initiator Personalities (Hint: Only 1 Transforms Boys into Readers)

There was a time early in my 20+ year teaching career when I didn’t plan ahead or think about what aliterate preteen/early teen boys needed from me to become self-directed readers. I truly believed that if […]

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 […]

Examining What the Use of Cannabis in the NFL Means For Parents, Teachers, and Our Youth #1

You are currently reading part 1 of 2 of this series. Read part 2 here. When you hear the names Josh Gordon and Ricky Williams, what do you think of? Perhaps you think of a talented […]

Examining What the Use of Cannabis in the NFL Means For Parents, Teachers, and Our Youth #2

Continued on from Part 1: Examining the Use of Cannabis in the NFL It is no secret that drug abuse, especially heroin, is at an epidemic level in America. According to the American Society of Addiction […]