Tag: child development
Mud Helps Kids Learn: Here’s How to Do it in a...
Let’s get dirty, really dirty! It turns out, mud-play is great for kids! In 2007, researchers at the University of Bristol found evidence in...
All I Really Need to Know … My Kids Are Learning...
Watching my two 4-year-old boys, I see big emotions playing out in grand display daily. I recently carried a floppy child kicking and screaming...
“Your son looks exactly like your husband!”
Recently, I read an article and the female writer was asking people to stop saying her child looked nothing like her. The headline of...
Our Brave Children: The Argument for Participation Trophies
Scrolling through Instagram, I stopped on a picture of my friend’s daughter receiving a medal. The caption read that her daughter was “getting a...
Bring Kids to the Kennedy Center! {+5 Tips}
Is there anything more romantic than a date night at the Kennedy Center? Years ago we celebrated our first anniversary at an Opera concert....
6 Ways To Be A More Present Parent
In today's society, so much emphasis is put on helping children focus on the here and now, maintaining a healthy, balanced relationship with technology....
Homemade Play Dough: A Perfect Rainy Day Activity for Toddlers
I used to look forward to rainy days - they were a great excuse to avoid errands and instead curl up on the couch...