Playing is Serious Business.
Having a toddler is one of the most awesome phases of life. It’s a wonder to watch as they learn, discover and develop week by week during a phase that is one of the fastest developing of childhood. Part of being a toddler is learning to communicate. And while a child learns this, it can be…
Everyone gets angry. That burning feeling of wanting explode. Anger can make us feel out of control and often leads to actions and words we later regret. Before we learn how to control our anger and convert it into positive parenting, we need to identify the triggers that cause that anger to begin building. These 10…
Parenting is testing on the best of days. Rewarding too, of course, but we all have those moments and days where we are just on edge, snappy and prone to different degrees of angry outbursts. Have you ever stopped to self analyze and ask yourself why you’re so angry? A little reflection can give some…
We all know the overwhelming emotions we sometimes have in the ‘thick of it’ – when the dog is barking, the baby is crying, the food is burning, your toddler is throwing a tantrum and your daughter is wailing because she can’t get her way. The floors are dirty, and it’s just chaos, and you…
Have you ever considered how play affects your child? While the play is a great way to keep kids busy, it’s much more than that. Play can help reduce stress, overcome fear, and even makes kids happier. As a parent, you can help your child by simply allowing her to play. Let’s take a closer look…
Kids love to play and while some people may think it’s just a great way to keep the kids busy, it’s much more than that. Since our tagline is: “Playing is Serious Business.”, I wanted to share few thoughts behind why and how play influences child’s development. There are so many things kids learn through…
Is mealtime a constant struggle with your toddler? Does your child seem to leave a lot of food on the plate? Do you have a picky eater, like I do? Then it’s time to break out some clever hacks. Not only do these hacks make kids more interested in eating, but some of them even…
Toddlers love to eat with their fingers. That doesn’t mean your child has to live on French fries and chicken nuggets though. There are so many healthy finger foods that make great snacks and meals. Whether it’s celery and peanut butter or vegetable fries, your child will love these healthy toddler finger foods. Celery and…
Is your kid a picky eater? Mine were too until we tried out a few of these products. They’re designed for all ages and are sure to make meal time fun and engaging for the pickiest of eaters. Picky eaters can be frustrating (especially for new parents), but with the right tools you can turn it around….
If you’re like me, you catch yourself thinking how time flies by so fast and, from time to time, regret that you didn’t record all those small things your children did or said while they were little. I can’t even tell you how many times, over and over, I thought about journaling or creating the…
