Toddlers

Growing up, my mama made school lunches for all three of us girls. When I was in elementary school, lunch primarily consisted of a sandwich, canned fruit, Ruffles potato chips, a cookie, and a juice box. Sometimes, my mama would...

  If you are looking for ways to save space, save money, and encourage your child to play independently, then allow me to present the Toy Swap Bin. The idea is simple, but the result is genius.   How It Works You...

Some of my earliest childhood memories with my parents and grandparents are of them teaching me basic table manners and social manners. The lessons continued well into my high school years, and, every now and then, when I catch...

I get strange looks when I tell people that my weekend plans include a theatre performance, with my kids.  For most, this conjures up images of screaming children being whisked up a dark aisle and out into the lobby...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate the Latin American culture during the same time that countries like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile celebrate their national independence...

Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, offers a meaningful opportunity to honor and acknowledge Indigenous peoples' history, culture, and contributions. When considering how kids' yoga can be integrated into the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, several connections...

Potty training can be a daunting task. When to start? How to do it? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the potty training information out there, fear no more. I read everything I could find on the topic and...

We want our kids to develop independence, but how do you deal with throwing food at the dinner table? Your child’s age and the individual situation will dictate the best decision, but you can definitely deal with this behavior...

If you've been following along since my last piece, you may have taken the free reading check and learned something specific about where your child is in early reading. Maybe the result confirmed what you suspected. Maybe it surprised...

We are part of the Amazon Associates Program. Christmas is here, and one my favorite things to do with the kids is to read Christmas books.  Some are silly, some are serious, but all are good for enjoying Holiday Snuggles....