Even though kiddos are back in school, whether bring and mortar or virtual, their daily schedules are still very different than before. Maybe they haven't been able to see their best friends, teammates or grandparents for months on end? Help… read more
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How Does The Way We Talk Affect Our Babies’ Language Development?
There’s something about babies that brings out this unfamiliar voice and vocabulary. Suddenly, we’re speaking in a higher pitch and making up words like “boogly googly” and “nosey wosey.” But, how is this affecting our babies' language development? Brandee Charles,… read more
6 of Our Favorite Pregnancy Podcasts
A podcast is like a close friend... full of information, humor and real-life situations. From politics to education tips, podcasts come in many different topics for just about everyone. We’ve rounded out our favorite pregnancy podcasts for you baby-waitin’ mommas,… read more
18 of Our Favorite Toddler Books!
Your 2 or 3-year-old toddler will now begin to show interest in story lines and characters, rather than just drooling and eating their board books. Reading at this age is more of a bonding experience for you and your little… read more
Voting Cheat Sheet: Help Your Teens Navigate Voting Season
Politics are always a hot topic, and during an election year, it seems to be all anyone is talking about. We hear about it on the news, see it on our social media feed and we can even hear random… read more
Introduce Your Baby to the Love of Reading with These Books
Psychology Today reports that “reading to babies as young as six months of age leads to stronger vocabularies and better early literacy skills four years later, just as the children are getting ready to go to school.” So, there is… read more
College Applications: What Does Your Student REALLY Need to Apply?
Ok, the truth is it’s been roughly 25 years since I last sent in a college application to my local university. I remember submitting a copy of my transcripts, SAT score, a check for $50 and mailing it in. Yes,… read more
Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day With These Books & Movies!
Did you know September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day? So, to get your little lad or lassie into the spirit, we put together this list of pirate inspired movies, fun facts and books to celebrate with your… read more
Guess What I Heard? How to Quell Gossip in Children
Remember the telephone game? The one often played in groups as an ice breaker where one person whispers something in the ear of the person next to them and then that persons whispers it in the ear of the person… read more
Yoga and Meditation: How Does It Benefit Your Tweens?
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be a stressful experience for your tweens. Homework is more tedious, tests are more frequent, and it is at a time where they’re going through hormonal changes. It’s a lot. You want… read more