How to Help Your Preschooler Build His/Her Vocabulary
2012-07-26
Learn about some ways to build your preschooler’s vocabulary.Read More →
Preschool Counting Activity: Use an Alphabet Puzzle
2012-07-18
Who would have thought that an alphabet puzzle could help your preschooler practice counting?Read More →
Dog Days of Summer with my Spirited Kid
2012-07-12
They call them “The Dog Days of Summer” because ancient folks believed that the Dog Star, which is in close proximity to the sun, was responsible for the hot weather. I thought it was because my dog did nothing but lie around for a month or two. Either way, theRead More →
Quotes and Anecdotes from a Spirited 3 Year-Old
2012-06-19
07/4/2012 – I am darker Tonight, I picked up Edison and said, “When you were a baby, you were much lighter.” He said, “Yeah, and now I am darker…” Cracked me up. 06/19/2012 – Horror Movies We have a book about the solar system, and Edison is fascinated by theRead More →
Parent Tapes for a Spirited Child
2012-05-15
These are the parent tapes or messages that I want my spirited child to remember when he is faced with a problem or decision.Read More →
Galway to Graceland, Ukulele Style
2012-04-27
So, I know this post doesn’t look like it involves activities for preschoolers, but I swear it does. The ukulele is the perfect starter instrument for a 3 year-old. It is the right size, teaches music appreciation, fine motor skills, and you name it. Edison is already starting to getRead More →
Making a Room For a New Born Baby
2012-04-25
The arrival of an infant in any property, requires using a lot of adjustments. Certainly one of these alterations may be the making, or the preparation of the nursery space. This really is just a particular room, which is devoted to the child to make sure, they are accorded the focus they deserve. Although creating a nursery room can be a basic activity, the majority of the men and women, particularly very first time parents, are not used with what goes into this method. One of the primary factors to think about, will be the safety in the infant. In fact, this determines the type of furnishings, color as well as other accessories, that you simply will incorporate inside the procedure of organizing the room.Read More →
Welcome to Spring, Parents of Spirited Kids
2012-04-18
Well, it is that time of year again…Cabin fever and spring fever have combined into the crazy fever that makes parents of spirited children sweat. But, we are making the most of it with some constructive and educational indoor activities. We have been reading a lot. (Check out my 3Read More →
The Survival Pregnancy Kit for Expecting Mothers
2012-04-11
Don’t feel bad about needing to take care of yourself. You are growing a small person inside of you and you deserve to take a break! Eat more than you usually would, because you will need those extra pounds. Take a break after dinner and let your husband do the dishes. Its those small things that will add up and make you feel much better.Read More →
Easter with a 3 Year-Old
2012-04-10
This is the first Easter where my son was aware of the holiday. In order to prepare, I did a lot of fretting and frowning. My biggest issue…What is up with the bunny? With Santa, there is a fairly standard mythology. Even folks that don’t celebrate Christmas know that SantaRead More →