Do you ever catch yourself singing along to children’s songs and there are no children in the room? That is how it is at my house with just about every PBS theme song including Dinosaur Train. My husband and I could tell you every word to the theme song without blinking. Needless to say my … Read more
My daughter received her very first Nintendo DS (pink, of course) from Santa last year and since then, they have been inseparable! She has tried many games and is finally getting quite proficient at some of them. But, her favorite series by far has been Ubisoft’s Petz series. By nature, my daughter is loving, caring … Read more
Any product that can entertain my almost three year old and husband gets an A+ in my book. The possibilities with CitiBlocs are endless, you can build anything from houses and helicopters to tigers and towers. From the website: Citiblocs are high quality wooden construction blocks which inspire both traditional building and modern design. The … Read more
With two young daughters, sometimes going out and enjoying a nice meal together can be challenging. There are long wait times, “different” foods, and little entertainment for kids. We expect them to sit quietly and use their manners for well over an hour on some occasions which admittedly can be difficult for any child (even … Read more
Beyond teaching my children the basics like saying please and thank you, not talking with their mouth full, and cleaning up their messes, I try to squeeze in important facts about the world we live in. One of the things the kids need to know about is how important it is to protect and care for … Read more
My oldest daughter just began 1st grade last week. Over the Summer, I really saw her reading skills improve to the point where I can’t keep enough books in the house to satisfy her appetite for reading. I am constantly on the look-out for books that will challenge her, but she can successfully complete to … Read more