CIRCUS-RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Kids love circuses, but some circus's practices are unethical (read my story below). So how can you incorporate circus games into your child's play in a positive, educational way? Here are 5 activities you can do with your child right now : Discuss animal rights using age-appropriate language. Practice juggling using… Continue reading 5 Positives Ways to Incorporate Circus Games into Play
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How to Raise a Conservationist: Kids’ Activities that Protect Wildlife
HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION You probably heard about the death of Sudan, the LAST male northern white rhinoceros. Or that giraffes are now on the endangered species list. But what you probably didn’t know is that, every year, at least 10,000 species become extinct! So how can we teach our kids…… Continue reading How to Raise a Conservationist: Kids’ Activities that Protect Wildlife
How Sound Blocks Help Babies and Toddlers
HOW SOUND BLOCKS HELP BABIES AND TODDLERS Sound blocks a wonderful sensory toy. Not only are they great for babies, but toddlers love them as well. They help with shape and color recognition. They encourage hand and eye coordination. Sound blocks are excellent for improving visual perception. They help develop the senses of touch, hearing…… Continue reading How Sound Blocks Help Babies and Toddlers
Potty TRAINING vs. Potty LEARNING
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
12 Safest Teething Toys
Usually, at around 3-4 months of age, your baby will start teething and putting everything in the mouth. Given the amount of time a baby spends doing this, it is imperative to have eco-friendly, organic objects to chew on. So, when offering teethers, look for ones that don’t leach toxic, harmful chemicals into your baby’s mouth. From…… Continue reading 12 Safest Teething Toys
Minimalist Toys for a Baby
The ONLY Toys Your Baby “Needs” The truth is that babies do not need ANY toys at all! I would even argue that children, in general, do not need many toys and are very capable of inventing and creating their own. This is why we try to only buy toys which are educational and either…… Continue reading Minimalist Toys for a Baby
