Over the last year, my 5 year old has fallen in love with reading. She finds so much satisfaction from sounding out words and entertaining her brothers during our home story time. As her mama, it has been super fun to see her grow in her confidence as a beginning reader. In her board book …
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1. Can I get my own grocery cart? This sounds benign enough until you find yourself shopping with the equivalent of a poorly trained NASCAR driver with no concept of ankles. You spend the entire shopping trip with the feeling that gremlins are chasing you with intention of running into your heels as many times …
Although my oldest is currently enrolled in Pre-K, I still consider us to be a homeschooling family. Every day is a learning opportunity with these little ones and whether they’re in a formal school setting or 100% at home, I aim to infuse our days with learning activities. I bet you do the same with …
For young children, learning is done through play. That’s how they grow. And toys are the tools they use to build their future selves. Why do you think toddlers are so active? They want to discover things. And the more they discover, the more they develop their minds. Toys can act as catalysts for intellectual …
If I was a betting mama, I’d say we might see a spike of little girls named Elsa in the coming year; maybe even little boys named Sven or Kristoff. As with most celebrities (and I think many Disney characters fall into that category), the general population trends after them. And with good reason! Especially …
Looking for a fun, surprisingly low-cost family vacation? Washington, DC could be a great option. Full of museums, galleries, and monuments, our nation’s capital has a ton of things for people of all ages to see and do. The best part? Most of the 19 Smithsonian museums, as well as the National Zoo, are free! …
Gather ‘round, gather ‘round! I’m going to tell you my abridged version of the Passover story. This is not the complete version… if I left out your favorite part, add it in the comments so others can see! Long long ago, even before any of my parents were born (pause for gasps), there was a …
With technology booming, reading is even more important than ever. As a parent of an 8-year-old, I’m constantly faced with questions like “can I play Wii?” instead of “can I sit down with a book?” Here are some ways I try to stay on top of the importance of reading with my kids. 1. Consistency …