WHY WORDLESS PICTURE BOOKS? Wordless picture books are a creative addition to any library. These are books which have only a few or no words. Here is why they are important for you and your child: They help with oral language development. They teach, through the use of illustration, how having one image after another…… Continue reading What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You About Wordless Picture Books
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? In a nutshell, mindfulness is our ability to be fully present in this moment, in the “now.” WHY SHOULD CHILDREN PRACTICE MINDFULNESS? There is a lot of research which shows that mindfulness can help with regulating emotions, focus and decision-making. When your child learns how to recognize and address emotions, there will be…… Continue reading Creative Mindfulness Activities to Stop Tantrums and Improve Sleep
POTTY LEARNING vs. POTTY TRAINING I’ve noticed that most parents care a lot about their children learning how to use a potty and they want them to do it quickly. I suppose part of the reason is financial – diapers cost a lot over time. Changing dirty diapers is also not something fun for adults,…… Continue reading Potty TRAINING vs. Potty LEARNING
HOW TO FIND A FEW MINUTES TO YOURSELF – OR DRINK A CUP OF COFFEE WITHOUT BEING INTERRUPTED Sometimes during the day you probably need at least a few minutes to yourself. When I really need a bit of quiet time (to drink my hot chocolate or just think for a minute), I ask Adèle…… Continue reading 3 Easy Preschooler Activities for When You Need Time to Yourself
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Photography is a wonderful teaching tool. Through it, children can improve fine motor skills and learn valuable life lessons about patience, focus, editing, perspective, perseverance, timing, saving (not wasting) and decision-making. DIGITAL VS. ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY One of the biggest things that was lost when the digital camera was born is that we rarely print out…… Continue reading 5 Simple, Fun & Educational Photo Activities for Kids Big and Small
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of gifts for the upcoming holidays (or birthdays and other celebrations), then you might want to consider going minimal. You don’t have to adopt minimalism as a lifestyle, but just think about the following when buying or receiving presents: Will the gift add value or clutter to your…… Continue reading Ultimate List of Minimalist, Eco-friendly Gifts for Kids
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