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 […]
Category: Toddler
7 Gaming Computer Models for Toddlers through Teens
Gaming is for everyone. There is a gaming computer out there to suit everyone too. Whether you’re a toddler or an adult, studies suggest that gaming improves basic skills like problem solving, memory and decision making. […]
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 […]
9 Best Balance Board Choices for Keeping Active Kids On Their Feet!
A balance board is a fun and active toy kids can enjoy both in and out of the house. But more than that, these boards help kids development important skills. Physical skills like spatial awareness, balance […]
9 Playhouse Options for Pretend Play Fun
Choosing toys for your kids that will hold their attention for more than a few days or even a few hours can be a challenge. But a playhouse is something that will always appeal to kids. […]
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 […]
7 Mickey Mouse Games for Disney Family Fun
Mickey Mouse has been delighting children of all ages for generations. I was a fan of Mickey Mouse and all of his friends when I was a child. In fact, I still am. And now I […]
Preschool Learning Centres Provide a Basis for Lifelong Learning
According to research, learning centers in preschool provide the tools for learning all throughout life. The early childhood classroom (ages 2–5) is a huge factor in children’s development. Classrooms are usually set up so that children […]
11 Science Toys for Toddlers: Create, Explore & Learn More
Science toys for toddlers are ideal whether you’re looking to spark a love of learning in your littlest kids or just trying to make the most out of their toy collection. These days, it’s easy to […]
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 […]
9 Rokenbok Toys for Super STEM Recreation
Rokenbok construction toy systems are an ideal way to introduce your child to STEM concepts and learning. Science, technology, engineering and math skills promoted by STEM toys are not only useful in school, they are important […]
9 Hot K’Nex Sets for Children of All Ages
Building toys have been a favorite for decades. The market has seen many different types of sets, materials and ideas but one that seems to have found its own little corner of the market is K’NEX. […]
7 Dinosaur Games for Passionate Young Paleontologists
Dinosaur games—there is nothing quite like the lure of Prehistoric creatures to get kids excited about science, and no better way to do it! From the roaring T-Rex to the soaring Pterodactyl, dinosaurs are the pet […]
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. […]
9 Awesome Art Sets To Inspire Imagination And Creativity
Artistic activities like painting, drawing and coloring are wonderful activities for children and teens. Art positively affects children’s brains by encouraging neural connections. Artistic expression promotes creativity and problem-solving skills and helps children understand and process the […]
Solar System for Kids: 11 Out of this World Options
People have been looking up at the sky for thousands of years of human history wondering about what is up there. Children are naturally curious about the world, ours and the ones beyond. Studying the solar […]
Is Your Child Having Friendship Problems?
At some point throughout their schooling years, children will experience problems with their school friends. Have we not all been there? Because of this, it is important to differentiate “normal” childhood conflicts and bullying. Normal childhood […]
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 […]