I remember being a kid and going to Toys โRโ Us, gripping a gift certificate in my little hand. I felt like I was holding a lottery ticket as I walked down every aisle, amazed at how many toys were… read more
Toddler
Scared of Santa: Why Your Little One May Not Like a Visit From Saint Nick
He is billed as a jolly oleโ guy that kids adore. He arrives once a year in his sleigh full of presents to deliver to children all over the world. Children whisper their Christmas wishes to him and we take… read more
Surviving Your Toddler’s Climbing Phase
As soon as Laura Lytleโs son Luke turned about a year old, he began climbing on everything in her home. The local mother of two had to hide all the barstools under her kitchen island to prevent a serious climbing… read more
5 Ways to Introduce New Foods to Your Toddler
Healthy eating is crucial for your toddler as they grow and develop. Starting early on in childhood means there may be less of a chance they develop chronic diseases and conditions like obesity, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. The… read more
Make Homemade Nontoxic Playdough For Endless Fun!
Playdough has been the favorite squishy substance of many toddlers all over the world for years! The Play- Dohยฎ that we all know and love was accidentally invented by Joseph and Noah McVicker in 1955 while the two were trying… read more
Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier
When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book โHelping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,โ authors… read more
Preparing the Perfect Play Space
Whether you have a whole room or a corner nook, designating a space for your childโs toys and playthings can help the house stay organized and give your child a specific place to play.ย When planning your space, consider safety… read more
The Magic of Bubbles
We remember the days of chasing bubbles around the yard without a care in the world. What makes bubbles so magical for kids of all ages?ย Bubbles are not just fun, they are also an important part of a childโs… read more
The Montessori Method: Toys that Teach
The Montessori method was developed in the early 1900s by an Italian scholar and scientist named Dr. Maria Montessori. She created schools for children in Italy that fostered โrigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their… read more
Toddler Tantrums: From Destructive to Constructive
We all have our moments. Moments when emotions getย the best of us, anger consumes us and scream-cryingย seems to be the only appropriate response. As adults, weย can (hopefully) control these emotions and constructivelyย deal with them. However, our kiddos can have a… read more