Unique male teacher appreciation gifts can be a challenge to find. Especially if you are looking to give a unique or customizable gift. I recently wrote the article 7 Cool Gifts Teachers Will Want (and use)! I realized after publishing that article…
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Being a mom is the most wonderful experience of my life! The days are bliss, children so well behaved, the house is clean, the laundry is all done and dinner is almost ready. I thought they said parenting was a…
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Boredom leads to creativity, so don’t feel like you always have to entertain your child or have them involved in structured activities. In fact, be sure to refrain from always “planning” activities for your kids! Let them be bored and…
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We all love our children more than anything (at least I hope that’s the case) and want the best for them. So naturally as parents we love to praise our children because obviously our offspring are perfect little creatures. However,…
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Everyday I hear and read about parents comparing their toddler’s abilities to name shapes, recite the alphabet, count to 100, and label/identify a vast array of colors. I’m sure these parents mean well and want the best for their child,…
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Children are experiencing some of the highest levels of stress pediatric health officials have ever seen. School curriculum in the early years is moving away from play, focusing more on academics. More academics replaced recess and movement. Children tread water…
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Remember back in the day when children were told to go outside to play (on their own) or sent to the basement to play with all of their toys? What happened to those days? These days children often have fully packed…
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Children often ask many interesting questions. How many stars are in the sky? Why is the sky blue? Why do people have two eyes when they see only one thing? How deep is the ocean? Such thought-provoking questions show that…
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