While it’s true that children are always learning, it can be fun to work on specific skills and subjects from time to time. Counting is a pretty integral skill in our day-to-day lives, and getting your little one engaged with learning their numbers, and what those numbers represent, is the first [...]
Summer is in full swing, and that means lots of time spent outdoors, hopefully at a beach, lake, or even a pool. But whatever the summertime activity you have planned for your family, make sure you also plan on adequate sun protection. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that just one [...]
The summer season is definitely upon us here in the US, with an intense heat wave that is sweeping across most of the country. If plans or circumstances are keeping you home with your young children during this very summery weather, don’t fret. This craft will keep little hands busy, and it [...]
Children learn and retain more when they’re engaged. Science and nature are fascinating subjects, with a seemingly endless range of subjects and depth of information to explore. With these complimentary facts in mind, Valerie Grosso, a PhD microbiologist and former college professor, [...]
While spring may be taking its time getting here in the Northeastern United States, you and your little one can still create a “garden” to enjoy indoors! The first idea, by blogger Lollies or Candy, was inspired by picture book illustrations of the popular cartoon, [...]
Spring will be arriving soon, and with it, lots of time spent outside. The most family-friendly yards have spaces for relaxation and entertaining, some beautiful things to look at, and (especially if you have little ones) an exciting, interesting place to play. This year, considering bringing a bit [...]
We all want to do our part to help the environment, but we want to look good doing it! And kids are no exception; from the tiniest tykes to the coolest preteen, children have an opinion and a style all their own. So it’s extra exciting when we can find ways to reduce our impact, help out [...]
Kids are notoriously picky eaters, and are generally resistant to anything that seems to “educational”. So instead of fighting about either issue, I recommend changing the conversation! These adorable banana dolphins, leaping out of their yogurt parfait pools are perfect – [...]