Category: Toddler Parenting

  • 10 Fun Ways to Teach Children How to Identify Different Animals

    10 Fun Ways to Teach Children How to Identify Different Animals

    Last September when I was out shopping for preschool materials for my youngest son, I picked up some animal flash cards. He was already learning about animals and the different sounds that they make at daycare when we decided to pull him out. If you are just starting a home preschool or teaching your child…

  • 18 Fun Ways to Teach Children Their Numbers 1 to 10

    18 Fun Ways to Teach Children Their Numbers 1 to 10

    My youngest son started working on counting from 1 to 10 just before we pulled him out of daycare in September of last year. When we decided to take him out of daycare, I wanted to do my best to continue teaching him the concepts that he was learning at daycare and work to try…

  • Establish a Bed Time Routine for Your Child and Calm Their Fears With Monster Defense Spray

    Establish a Bed Time Routine for Your Child and Calm Their Fears With Monster Defense Spray

    Over the last several weeks, I have noticed that my youngest son doesn’t like to go to bed at night.  I am not sure if he is scared of the dark, terrified to be alone, dealing with separation anxiety, if he is just going through a phase where he wants to be independent, or he…

  • 4 Healthy Recipes and Important Healthy Eating Tips for Your Family

    4 Healthy Recipes and Important Healthy Eating Tips for Your Family

    As a parent you are responsible for providing your child with proper nutrition.  With the cost of fresh fruits and veggies on the rise, many parents find other fillers to give to their children.  However, skimping on fruits and veggies can have costly repercussions.  Fruits and veggies are low in calories, contain vitamins and minerals…

  • Childhood Obesity – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Childhood Obesity – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

    As a mom, I am always worried about my children and their health.  I try to make sure that I introduce my kids to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and wholesome nutritious food.  I also encourage them to be physically active to avoid childhood obesity.  Jessie, from DomeHealth, loves to educate other’s on health…

  • 5 Great Ways to Let Kids Play with Music

    5 Great Ways to Let Kids Play with Music

    Music is an important and natural part of your child’s life.  Not only can you use music to entertain your child but it can kickstart learning.  Your child has to use their senses and listening skills to learn the words, beat, and rhythm.  This post was written by Jessica Socheski.  She is an avid blogger…

  • 5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Manners

    5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Manners

    As a parent it is often frustrating when you are in a store and witnessing a mother dealing with her screaming child or your own child having a meltdown.  In fact, this has happened to most mom’s at some point with their children whether or not we want to actually admit it.  It can get…

  • Learn a New Way to Get Your Kids to Help With the Laundry

    Learn a New Way to Get Your Kids to Help With the Laundry

    Do you have a laundry basket full of clothes?  If so, grab your toddler or young child’s hand and take them into the laundry room with you.  Did you know that  you can teach your children how to help with the laundry?  Most children are eager and willing to help their parents with new things.…

  • Use Your Local Library as a Resource for Preschool Teaching Tools

    Use Your Local Library as a Resource for Preschool Teaching Tools

    Today I took my son to visit the local library for the very first time.  I wasn’t sure what to expect because the library close to our house is fairly small.  When we went into the library, I was amazed by the amount of books and activities that our local library has to offer the…

  • How to Turn Laundry Into a Learning Opportunity

    How to Turn Laundry Into a Learning Opportunity

    As a mom, I know how quickly laundry can pile up especially if you have children in your house.  This morning I asked toddler to help me pick up the laundry so that I could start a load of laundry today.  After we completed got the laundry sorted and a load of laundry started, I…