parenting

Do you remember scouring the baby name websites trying to find the perfect name for your child? From the moment your child is born, you will constantly be saying your child’s name and over time your baby will start responding to their name. But when can you expect your baby to say his or her … Read more

A toddler between the ages of 18 months and two years old, may begin to show signs of getting their two-year molars in. The 2 year molars are large teeth and tend to be very painful for your little one. Keeping them as comfortable as possible until the tooth breaks through the gums is key … Read more

Are your kids gearing up to go back to school, either in person or remotely due to Covid 19? Our school district is offering both in-person and remote learning to students during the 2020 -2021 school year. Remote classes will require more effort on your part but keeping your child organized is important. Online classes … Read more

Sensory bottles showed up in my Pinterest feed several years ago. Many parents started using them as a way to calm down their child whenever they were in the middle of a meltdown. Sensory bottles usually contain glitter, fun items like the dinosaurs in this one, and other objects that are fun to watch move … Read more

Teaching your child how to count from one to ten is a requirement that is necessary before your child starts kindergarten. Most daycare centers offer a preschool ciriculum that typically begins around 12 months to 18 months old. Early language development begins during the first two years of your child’s life and continues to grow … Read more

After making the butterfly sensory bottle back in March, I quickly fell in love. I had no clue how easy they were to make. But as I was making a Frozen sensory bottle, I didn’t document the process as I was changing up some ingredients. Then, I put way too much food coloring in it … Read more

Living privileged lives, it can be all to easy to lose sight of the fact that we are, in fact, very lucky to have the life that we do. You and I don’t have to worry about going to sleep without a roof over our heads, going without food on the table or having warm … Read more

Reading is a crucial element and an important skill that every child needs to be a successful student and adult. Kids learn by mimicking, partaking in hands-on experiments, but kids often use books or reading materials in order to learn. It is best to start reading to your child as an infant; instead, of waiting … Read more

Life as we know it was turned upside down in March. The government decided we needed to stay at home in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. When businesses and schools were forced to close their doors temporarily, parents were left scrambling to find educational resources for their children. Most educational child care centers … Read more

Sensory bottles are a great way for your child to experience a non-messy way to play. The elements inside of the bottle can help trigger your child’s senses and allow them to experience things with their hands. As they move the bottle in their hands, they can see how the items circulate and mix within … Read more