Candy-Free Easter Basket

Candy-free Easter basket ideas for the win!   This Easter season, go beyond chocolate with these candy-free Easter basket gift ideas for kids. From brain-teasing puzzles to hands-on STEM projects, I have curated basket ideas that will make this year’s Easter baskets exciting—without the need for a sugar rush. These unique ideas will give you […]

3 Ways to Promote Your Child’s Learning

toddler girl playing with plants, curious.

HOW CAN I ENSURE MY CHILD HAS THE BEST LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES?   Children’s learning environments should be welcoming—and offer a range of suitable options. With those two caveats in mind, there are three fundamental ways to promote your child’s learning:      1. BE INFORMED AND RESOURCEFUL   Reflect upon the information you acquire, and […]

Reduce the Risk of Passing on Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

PKD family

There is finally a reason to know if you have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). While doctors are still preaching there is nothing you can do about PKD until kidney failure, there is finally a proven method to prevent the disease from being passed down to future generations.   If you have Polycystic Kidney Disease in […]

3 Easy Ways to Paint With Toddlers

paint sticks for toddler arts and crafts

3 Easy Ways to Paint With Toddlers   Painting with toddlers doesn’t have to be complicated or messy! Encourage creativity with these three simple, low-mess painting tips. Toddlers can enjoy painting while also developing fine motor skills and learning about shapes and colors. Best of all, cleanup is easy for parents!   1. Use recycled […]

Modeling Language to Support Peer Interaction in Children

toddlers interacting with adults

Language development is a crucial aspect of the early years of life; it forms the foundation for communication, social skills, and learning in general. At this stage little children are learning to interact with other children. We, as teachers and parents, as well as any other person who interacts with them, play a very important […]

Cold or Ear Infection? How to Tell the Difference in Toddlers

Mother tending to sick toddler.

Cold or Ear Infection? How to Tell the Difference in Toddlers   Seeing your child feel uncomfortable can create concern, especially when you’re unsure what you’re dealing with. After all, children under five years old can’t effectively tell you what’s hurting or what’s wrong.   One of the most common conditions parents confuse is colds […]

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