teepees for children
It has been so cold lately. Far too cold to take a preschooler, toddler, and infant to daycare or preschool or even just to have some fun. You are trying your best to stay home, stay safe and then cabin fever sets in! Netflix Kids has lost its appeal, nap […]
Do you ever feel tempted to label your child “bad?” Are you simply exhausted and ready to give up managing tough traits like when your child gets frustrated, and scream and hit. When you need to leave for work and they throw a temper tantrum. How could you possibly ever be […]
The past month taught me about creating a rhythm to our days and about the need, and benefit, to living simply. In fact, thinking back to when my kids were toddlers, I realized they taught us about simple living. I made a list of the things toddlers can teach us […]
The greatest parenting tip to keep a sense of calm at home is to behave like an optimist, even if you’re not, you need to behave like one. Fear, uncertainty, and being holed up at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 can make it tough for parents to keep […]
World Book Day, also known as International Day of the Book, is an annual event on 23 April celebrating authors, readers, illustrators and books. It’s a big international event that started 24 years ago, celebrating books and reading. Why do we have World Book Day? There are lots of reasons […]
What is crossing the midline? If you were to draw a line down the middle of your body, starting at the head, that is your midline. Every time you cross that line with either side of your body, that is crossing midline. Crossing the midline is a skill that children […]
We need to remember life isn’t getting in the way – it’s passing us by, and we should take this opportunity to hold our kids tight and try to make the most of this lockdown by spending time together. Try to think of those parents who might not have this […]
It’s the perfect time to order a teepee. No child will turn down the chance to have their own hideout or “secret place” and they’ll be much more likely to play independently once they’re inside. Activities to keep kids busy inside their teepee: Buy a plain white teepee, some fabric […]
The saying that children are like sponges is true. Children tend to soak up everything and every influence around them. Manners need to be taught, shown, and reinforced by parents and other adults who have the authority in their lives. If you want your child to have good manners, you […]
Kids 12 to 24 months aren’t too young to tidy up their own toys. From as early as those first steps you can introduce simple rituals, “Oh, look! Doll, ball, lego!” Announce each new toy as you pick them up to bring to the corresponding basket. Most toddlers are generally […]