There are many fun activities your toddler and preschooler can do to learn the alphabet at home, such as: Singing the Alphabet Song Singing the alphabet song is a great way to learn the order of the letters in the alphabet. Playing with Alphabet Blocks or Magnets Playing with alphabet blocks or magnets is a …
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Children love structure and knowing what is next. This makes them feel secure and confident. A bedtime routine is an essential part of having a good night’s rest. It sets the stage for a peaceful night’s sleep. Think about your routine before you go to bed. You might not even realize you have one! Do …
Let’s be honest. Do you want your kids constantly consumed with technology? No. You need to limit screen time not only with tablets but also tv, phones and computers. Too much screen time can negatively effect your child. Technology can cause health problems such as obesity. Who wants their child to just sit for hours …
Do you ever see a child out in public wearing a costume or an outfit that was clearly picked out by the child? I have to say before I was a parent I didn’t understand this…I thought this was ridiculous and that costumes should just be for playing at home! But you need to encourage …
What memories come to mind when you think of your childhood? Here are a few simple childhood memories that come to my mind. Wet grass A warm breeze Running so fast your legs feel like they might fall off Swinging Picnic in the park A bike ride Playing hide-and-seek with your neighborhood friends Are these …
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With a new school year approaching I feel I need to address the importance of being a team with your child’s teacher. Having a good education is key to succeed in life. You as a parent need to work with your child’s teacher. A good parent-teacher relationship is imperative in the success of your child’s …
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Postpartum Depression. Two words that changed my life forever. It’s hard for me to even know where to begin with this subject. It was the darkest, scariest and loneliest time of my life. It probably will be the hardest blog post I’ll ever write. I’m having to go back to some of those moments and …
Play-doh, crayons, glue, playtime…this all sounds happy and fun right? Well for parents this might invoke fear and anxiety. Letting go of your little one entering kindergarten can be very challenging. Trust me I know the feeling. I was like most parents the day I dropped off my oldest for kindergarten. You can tell yourself …
After school can be pure chaos if you don’t have a routine in place. Everyone can benefit from some structure. When I was teaching I got asked by parents why their child behaved so well at school and 9 out of 10 times it was simply because of routines and structure. All types of children …
Who gets anxiety about not getting your child ready in time for school? Sometimes it seems no matter what you do, you are always rushing. But if you follow a routine, you can actually have some quality time with your child before school. This makes morning time something to look forward to. You want your …
If you pack your child’s lunch you have an opportunity to communicate with your child in a fun way when they are at school. My daughter is always excited to see the surprise treat in her lunch. Don’t get me wrong, if your child buys lunch at school that is great too. I just never …
Ok I’ll be honest even though I think this is a little embarrassing. I get giddy when I find a new idea that helps organize the chaos. Seriously I’ll jump up and down when I find something good, easy and pretty budget friendly. I feel like I need a good introduction for this product… drum-roll …
