Lickable Finger Paint! Here is a very fun rainy activity, or whenever…this is a proven favorite at my house! You need:1 can condensed milkfood coloringfinger paint paper What to do:1. Divide condensed milk into small bowls. Add food coloring and mix to make different colors. (Red, blue and yellow work well to experiment with making […]
New Experiences and Kids
New ExperiencesWhile most adults get a little anxious before a new experience, these feelings are often magnified in the minds of youngsters. Imaginations can go wild at the thought of a visit to the doctor or dentist, or the first day of preschool. Parents have the challenge of merging children’s perceptions with realistic expectations of […]
Healthy Snack Ideas
Think Healthy Snacks!Snacks are an important part of your children’s eating habits. Like stoking a fire, they provide the ongoing fuel needed for energetic children throughout the day. Try offering snacks two times a day, both mid-morning and mid-afternoon. By keeping them healthy and nutritious, you can take advantage of these occasions to “fill-in” areas […]
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Party Favor Ideas for Preschool to Kindergarten
Party Favors (proven hits over the years!) • Personalized stickers, magnets and buttons with your child’s name on them (from www.birthdayinabox.com) • Small items like stickers, small plastic toys, wrapped candy or snack, decorative pencils, and bubbles are proven winners. • Give each child a balloon with a small plush animals tied to the bottom […]
Birthday Party Venue Tips
Birthday Party Venue Tips Having parties outside of the home can become a costly venture. If your child has their heart set on a certain venue that is expensive, consider having them team up with a friend who has a birthday close to theirs. As long as the birthday children don’t mind sharing the glory, […]
Birthday Party Themes
T H E M E SChoosing a birthday theme is usually an easy task, as not only do most children have definite likes and dislikes, but they usually start talking about their birthdays months in advance! There are a lot of ideas out there, some of which include: • Animal – dog, cat, horses• Barnyard […]
Teething 101
Teething and Tooth Care! The little Chiclets that pokes out of your baby’s and toddler’s gums look so adorable! However, the process of exposing themselves can be quite a journey. Our little cherubs may display symptoms of a common cold or an ear infection, when in fact their teeth are fighting to burst forth. This […]
What a Two Year Old Can Do ( Part Two 30-36 months)
Here is the second part of a Two Year Olds Development. This is a fun time, ENJOY! 2 Year Old (30 – 36 months) PART TWO Gross Motor• Walks up stairs using alternating feet• Hops on one foot• Climbs well on climbing structures and ladders• Runs very well Fine Motor• Builds a 9 cube tower• […]
What Can a TWO Year Old Do?
The development of a TWO year old is two fold for me. I have broken it down to focus on the beginning portion (age 24 to 30 months) and second part (30 to 36 month). This is a HUGE year in development and you will notice amazing growth before your eyes. Again, all children develop […]
