Easter Crafts for Toddlers

Easter is always a fun and joyful time for little kids – after all, how often (outside of Halloween, of course) do you get a chance to enjoy a basket full of candy and other goodies on a whim? Along with the many edible treats that Easter brings, it’s also a great time to engage […]

7 Yummy, Fun Finger Foods for Little Hands

Ah, finger foods – they could very well be the stuff of legend. They help moms provide nutritious, compact snacks for their little ones without having to spend inordinate amounts of time in the kitchen. If you’ve been looking for some fun, simple and yummy finger foods for your kids, check out the following seven […]

5 Valentine’s Day Themed Activities for Little Ones

Most people know Valentine’s Day as a time to celebrate love (with a side order of flowers and chocolate!), but it’s also a great time to crank up the children’s crafts. Below are five Valentine’s Day themed activities that your little ones are sure to enjoy. 1. Button Heart Valentine Craft This colorful craft can […]

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Little Sweethearts

When most of us think about Valentine’s Day, we tend to picture romantic candlelight dinners or an elegant night out on the town. After you have kids, however, it’s safe to say that your perspective changes just a little bit. While you don’t have to take your romantic plans completely off the table, more than […]

Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior With These Games

While all of us want our children to excel academically, the importance of character training cannot be overstated. Below are some simple yet highly effective games you can play to help teach your toddler good behavior. 1. I Spy This classic game teaches the importance of being patient and waiting on others to respond when […]

5 Tips to Help Your Child Learn to Read

Reading is one of the most fundamental skills your child can learn to develop, and naturally as parents we are concerned about doing everything we can to help our children learn how to read. Below are some handy tips you can use to help improve your child’s reading skills. 1. Read to your child on […]

The Importance of Imaginative Play

Imaginative play is a near-universal trait of childhood, and although it seems simple in its essence, young children build all kinds of important developmental skills from this very common activity. Below are some key points that demonstrate the importance of allowing your little one to engage in imaginative play. Imaginative Play: Why is It Important? […]

When and How to Teach Your Toddler about Colors and Shapes

Teaching your toddler about shapes and colors is an important step in their early development, because it helps them to define and organize much of the world they see around them. Whether your child is looking at a rectangular building, a circular plate, a green tree or a blue sky, being able to recognize shapes […]

How to Handle Tantrums

Most parents are familiar with the dreadful tantrum–it can happen to the most mild-mannered of children. When your toddler is engaged in a full-tilt meltdown, it can be easy to feel like you’re spiraling out of control as well. So how can you bring some much-needed sanity to the situation? Below are some tips to […]