Eco-conscious moms and dads care about the overall health of the planet. Our ability to live more “green” has a direct impact on the health of our children and the quality of life for them and future generations. There are many ways to incorporate “green” choices into our everyday lives and even the smallest of changes can make all the difference towards better health for our loved ones and the environment at large. Here are six tips to get you … Read More...
Reading is important at any age and is crucial for a child’s overall learning and academic development. Getting kids to be successful readers in school is only part of the equation. Parents can foster a love of reading with their kids at home so that the desire to read and enjoy it for its own sake overlaps into the school day. Reading can help a child develop strong vocabulary, spelling, and reasoning skills while strengthening aptitudes in math and science. … Read More...
So your son or daughter just brought home a school notice stating that it’s their turn to babysit the class mascot all next week. Don’t panic…. how hard can it be, it’s just for five days, right?
It can be exciting and a little intimidating at first for your little one, and yes, maybe for you too, but remember that your child will be looking to you for guidance and behavior modeling. Taking care of the class pet can be … Read More...
As parents, we want our children to have a positive relationship with food. All kids need a well-balanced diet in order to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally strong, achieving overall health and well-being. Instilling a healthy attitude and introducing a variety of foods early on not only helps with picky eaters, it can serve to develop a willingness to try new things as well as broaden your child’s pallet. So how do we do this?
Including your kids in the … Read More...
You have probably purchased or been gifted beautiful, exciting toys only to have them utterly ignored by your child. Children can be uninterested in toys for a variety of reasons. As parents, you get to play detective and figure out where the misfire is between your child and the toy you’ve chosen.
If it’s presented at holiday time, a toy can be easily overlooked in the wash of other new things or the rush of holiday festivities. Finding a way … Read More...
This time of year often provides a whirlwind of social engagements and entertainments, as well as the varied and endless errands attendant on special occasions. You can get so caught up in all the things to do that you might get to the new year only too grateful that it’s all over. There are ways that you can find a little of the enjoyment this season brought you as a child, or at least more readily share in your child’s … Read More...
People were breeding wooly sheep as early as 6000 BC, and wool figured strongly in lifestyles and economies until late into the 1960’s when synthetic fabrics became more common. Today, in their search for a more natural alternative, many people have returned to wool. They have discovered the magical way it handles water, air, and fire.
The magic of wool is in the fiber itself. Wool has scales all along its shaft, like fish scales, that grab each other and … Read More...
When I was a child, “Go outside and play,” was a phrase my sisters and I heard frequently from Mom and Dad. We were lucky enough to grow up in a neighborhood where most homes came with large yards or open space nearby. If the sun was shining, we were encouraged to go outside and occupy ourselves, armed with nothing but a friend or our own imagination. There was plenty of outdoor exploring to do and the lure of technology … Read More...
As children begin to get anxious, excited or enthused to start the new school year, you’re likely mulling over how to make this year calmer or more joyful. You might think about the rhythms of the morning routine or your child’s mood when he or she returns home. Maybe you would like homework to get done with fewer hiccups or for bedtime to be a more tranquil end to hectic school days. The thing about starting school again is that … Read More...
