I have written a blog post about this before but I find it too detrimental to a child’s learning not to restate what I feel might be the obvious. There have been numerous studies linking consistently reading to your child to academic success in school.
Having a 7.5 year old, a 5 year old and a 22 month old, I feel like we are at many stages of life all at once. We have one daughter in the beggining stages of second grade, one in preschool and one learning how to navigate life in a world full of words, pictures and movement. It’s a beautiful stage, a tiring stage and an unpredictable stage.
It isn’t even that time of year, yet our household is battling strep throat like it may go out of business. First my middle child came down with it, now my oldest and I know it is just a matter of time before the baby is stricken with the fever and chills. Sickness with littles spreads like wildfire and it can be FRUSTRATING as a parent.
I happen to have an almost 2 year old and when I hear that some mommas are having a difficult time nailing down a solid bedtime routine, well, I must speak up! Bedtime routines are really quite simple and when done correctly, can make bedtime actually pleasant for you and your little one.
GAH…My heart right here!
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This little one has a heart unlike anything I have ever seen in such a small little one. Tears well up in my eyes when I think about her heart for others and bringing joy to those around her…it FAR outweighs bringing joy to herself…ever. She thrives on giving and seeing others be blessed.
I remember when I had my first child, I was always trying to fill the day with things to do. Down time was boring time for me so any time I had down time, I would look through the Toledo Parent, check out what the local libraries and parks were doing and reach out to friends for play dates. I enjoyed it but I’m not so sure my daughter appreciated all the running around all the time.
Sitting a toddler down to discuss colors or shapes, manners or letters is just not something that makes sense nor would they sit long enough to hear what you have to share with them. It would be a developmentally inappropriate task and failure would make you feel defeated. But, we all have that desire for our children to learn, to learn well, and to excel. That is why I have made it easy for you.
Dear LOVELY Little Ladies, Oh, how I love being your mommy. From the time I was a little girl, I dreamt of having children of my own one day. I also knew that my path to motherhood would most likely look different than most — and it has. You see, Read more…
In our house, we don’t spend a ton of time on technology but when we do, I make sure that it is educational. Wasting time on mindless apps makes absolutely no sense to me when kids LOVE learning new things and can do so by flashy, fun apps that catch their attention. There is no need for something non-educational in my eyes. Here are my top 5 Kid Apps you must have.
Having a daughter with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), life can be quite challenging. Anywhere from tantrums, obsessive-compulsive behaviors and a very strong personality to a kind-hearted, homebody that wants to snuggle on the couch and talk about life dreams.