My sister-in-law is expecting their first baby boy in October and this Auntie can’t stop shopping for all the baby things! We had their shower a couple weeks ago- and now I’m shopping for Christmas! This got me thinking of some of the best practical gifts for babies. This
Who doesn’t love a great Christmas book? I saw an idea on Pinterest a few years ago where parents were wrapping Christmas books for their kids to open in the days leading up to Christmas. What a great idea to introduce Christmas books to babies! This post may contain affiliate
It’s no doubt that anytime we can provide more reading time with toddlers the better! That’s why I put together 5 Reading Tips for Toddlers, to help parents and caretakers provide the best reading for their kids. In fact research shows that the more words a child hears by the
Toys for 3-year-olds are so important to help foster imagination, creativity, and open-ended play. Christmas time has always been one of my family’s best times of the year! Every time I think of Christmas I get so excited with thoughts of childhood memories coming in. This post may
When it comes to buying toys for 1-year-olds, it can get tricky! One-year-olds are still very much babies but they are beginning to become more toddler-like. They have started walking in the just last few months or will start walking within the next 6. They are also growing at a
“He has a great vocabulary!” I hear it all the time about my 3-year-old from his teachers, family members, friends, and sometimes complete strangers. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please
Are you looking for Halloween Books for your toddler or preschooler? I have you covered with 15 great books perfect for this age! So, get ready to curl up with your little ones and a great book this Halloween Season! There are the best Halloween books for toddlers and preschoolers!
The “terrible twos” – “the threenager” These words have been around for decades to describe the behavior of toddlers. It’s no wonder why … toddlers begin to learn that they are not apart of you. They start realizing that they aren’t “one with you”. You may notice that they
Alphabet books for toddlers are a great way to teach your toddler or preschooler letter names and sounds. Identifying the letters of the alphabet is an important step of learning to read. The research is continuing to come out that letter automaticity is important for phonics and one of
Transitioning your preschooler to school or daycare for the first time is always scary! We have been more than blessed over the years with wonderful at home childcare providers to care for our kids. But this year we knew our oldest needed a more structured preschool program. Don’t get
I teach moms and teachers how to inspire a love of reading in the early years. I live in Ohio with my husband & two boys. Our favorite places to be are at the beach & Disney World. But most of the time you’ll find me at school teaching, working out in our basement, or blogging at home. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, tea, or (if you’re at all like me) water & let’s go through this thing called life together.
