“The littlest feet leave the largest footprints in our heart…” One of the most exciting parts of the journey of welcoming your new born baby is perhaps watching your little one take their first step. A momentous occasion, these tiny steps represent not only a new chapter but also the joy of witnessing a delightful […]
© 2008 – 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Preschool number activities often involve counting, but counting alone – naming numbers in the right order – isn’t enough. Children also need to develop “number sense,” an intuitive feeling for the actual amount associated with a given number. Where does number sense come from, and what can […]
We have gathered a list of high school graduation gifts that look forward and backward. Presents like a unique photo book of high school friends or uniquely personal jewelry help to celebrate this important milestone and recall so much of what our teens are leaving behind. But other gifts on our list include some of the […]
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Soizic Le Gouais et Chloé Saint Guilhem formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Les enfants s'épanouissent grâce au lien qui les unit à leurs parents Leur besoin de lien est fort et constant tout au long de l'enfance. C'est ce sentiment de sécurité et de connexion qui permet aux enfants […]
Congratulations! you are going to be a parent of a little munchkin. Being a parent is the most incredible gift of god. Yes, you have set up a beautiful nursery, and your due date is here, but have you decided on the name of your baby yet? No, Ahhh, it is no surprise to hear […]
I am often stymied by how to get my teens to behave in the ways I would like them to. I talk to them incessantly about healthy behaviors, but it often feels like the messages I’m trying to convey bounce off them. As my teens have gotten older, I’ve noticed they do much more of […]
“My baby, my heart You came to me, with stars in your eyes, a smile that could heal, and a heart that could melt, My baby, my heart… Why you should not go for cornstarch or talc based baby powder and go for arrowroot powder: 40 Weeks for safe-keeping and a lifetime of love and […]
Batter up!! Baseball is America’s sport and we are big fans at our house. Here are lots of friendly baseball jokes for the kids to share in the dugout. Baseball Jokes for Kids As always, all of our jokes are kid-friendly and clean. You can scroll down to the bottom of the post to get […]
If you're looking for ways to add more healthy living ideas into your life, look no further. Here are some suggestions. There is no denying that life is becoming more stressful; we're getting more tired, sicker, and emotionally distressed, despite the progress that we've made as humanity, in technology, medicine, you name it. So why […]
My husband and I refer to our firstborn as our “learner child”: we figure some things out on her and make (slightly) fewer mistakes with her younger sister. Case in point: our older daughter’s high school graduation party a few years ago. With the 20/20 vision of hindsight, here’s what I now know I needed…that […]
Chicken fingers are popular in our house and I’m always looking for ways to make delicious versions at home! Bisquick Chicken Tenders are so easy to make and they’re always a hit! Pair this oven baked chicken with your favorite sides for a simple family-friendly meal! Bisquick Chicken Tenders This recipe will help you make […]
The good news is your teen is GOING to college. The bad news is your teen is LEAVING for college. There may be a long list of things they WANT to buy, but here is the shortlist of the things that every college student needs to bring with them — the real dorm essentials. We […]
