Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
It’s almost Christmas – the time of year when we check our lists for the second time and notice a few problems: Too much stuff for Kids #1 and #3 – not enough for Kid #2; Remembered all of the cousins – except that one; Thought you weren’t seeing your mom’s best friend’s family for…
You may remember this big announcement from Target back in August that they were doing away with gender labels in their toy section after customers, including young customers, complained that toys should be for anyone who’d enjoy them, regardless of gender. Of course, there was the predictable backlash from people “sick of political correctness” followed…
I have a confession: I have way too many containers. You know that entire section in Target devoted to storage units? And all those adorable canvas totes that come in every nursery color scheme imaginable? And every baby shower gift you ever got that came shrink-wrapped in a culturally accepted gender-specific designer basket? I have them…
So, get this–parents are allowed to use the smart devices, too! I know, right? If you’re able to wrestle your iPhone or iPad from the kids for five minutes, check out some of our picks for apps that solve common parenting problems: Problem 1: Every so often, your kid actually does a chore, and you…
Why should big kids get all the fun? Here are some great smart device apps for the younger crowd that are fun to play and also reinforce what kids are learning in preschool. All are available through iTunes. Pre-Reading Endless Alphabet ($6.99, ages 5 and under) and AlphaTots Alphabet ($2.99, ages 5 and under) provide…
Toys are a crucial part of every child’s development. Play doesn’t just have to be fun – it can also be a wonderful and productive time for learning. Here are my top 10 picks for toys with a purpose. Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads (ages 2-4) “These beads will help develop a child…
