Creating a warm and comfortable environment for your newborn begins with your selection of baby furniture. Many mothers-to-be list baby furniture items in their gift registry to make it easy for relatives and friends to make the right choice. Small items like baby carriers or travel beds can be just as important as the crib and bedding. Read more…
A young child’s imagination can turn the most simple object into something new and exciting. An ordinary stone can easily become a racing car or a super jet, and a large cardboard box is all that is needed for a trip to the moon. Pretend play makes up a large portion of childhood playtime. Encourage your child to play make-believe because this type of creative play builds skills in several essential areas of development. Read more…
Moms are the busiest people on the planet. From getting the kids off to school to going to basketball games to overseeing sleepovers, in addition to the moms who also work outside the home, a mom’s feet never seem to stay still. Read more…
Recently, my son (in fifth grade) needed to discuss the events that lead to the American Revolution. He sat at home and went over all the major points: Read more…
Imaginative play is crucial to your child’s social and intellectual development. Creativity, empathy , problem solving and social constructions all begin here. By promoting and encouraging your child’s imagination, you are providing the building blocks of healthy, normal behavior. Read more…