Hello there Reader: I'm sure your inbox is inundated with Black Friday deals! So if you'll be doing holiday shopping today, consider giving your kids the gift of experiences this year. I've compiled a list of my favorite options and shared the benefits of these gifts in my latest blog post. Click Here to Read More If you're interested in my other holiday and winter-related posts, please check them out below. 10 Best Open-Ended Gifts for Kids Eco-Friendly Gift-Wrapping Ideas 6 Holiday and...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: It's the first day of October. (Yes, already!) So that means it's the start of National Book Month. This is a great opportunity to foster a love of reading in your little one. Therefore, I've written a new blog post sharing 5 ways to do just that and celebrate with books this month! Click Here to Read Do you have any picture books you love to read during this time of year with your child? If so, share them in the comment section below the post. Have a fantastic day and...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: I hope your summer has treated you well. It's pretty unbelievable that August is coming to a close and it's even more unbelievable that a brand new school year is right around the corner. If you’re sending your little one off for the first time it can be exciting and a little bit daunting (for parents and children alike!) Therefore, I’ve written a blog post with tips and resources for a smooth transition.I’ve also created a free printable download with first-day-of-school...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: I hope this email finds you well and that you and your little ones are enjoying the start of a wonderful summer! I recently read that nearly half of parents think their children should be able to share by the time they are 2 years old. But, did you know that it's a skill that develops closer to kindergarten? In fact, it takes time and practice and children need to know how to take turns first. My latest blog post shares practical strategies to encourage these two important...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: My oldest child recently celebrated his 4th birthday and in the months leading up to it, I was keenly aware of just how much he's grown this year. One of the most obvious changes (aside from his physical appearance) has been his artistic development. Over time, I've witnessed his drawings take shape and become more realistic with each stroke of his crayons. Truth be told, just the other day, I got a bit teary-eyed when he drew our family portrait and he told me he was...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: Happy Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Day! I hope you and your family are doing well. Today, as we celebrate the importance of nurturing social-emotional skills in children, I'm thrilled to share my latest blog post with you. In it, I've provided some simple yet effective tips and strategies that you can implement to help your preschooler understand and cope with their emotions. From creating a safe and supportive environment to teaching them basic emotional...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: I hope you're doing well! This is my first subscriber email of 2024 and it comes to you for a good reason! Today is World Read-Aloud Day! If you don't know what that is, it's a yearly celebration, created by LitWorld, that highlights the power of shared reading experiences between children and adults. For example, read-alouds can enhance language and literacy development, foster social-emotional skills, and even strengthen the parent/child bond. With that said, I thought...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: I can't believe Christmas is just under 20 days away! This year has gone by so quickly--especially for my family since we recently welcomed a new baby! Having said that, I hope to write and share new blog posts with all of you in the New Year once we're more settled into the routine with our newborn and preschooler. In the meantime, I wanted to share some of my previously-released holiday and winter-related posts: 6 Holiday and Winter Theme Activities for Preschoolers (My...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hello there Reader: Hope you had a very Happy Mother's Day! I spent yesterday with my family and had a lovely meal prepared by my mother-in-law. It was a laid-back, yet special day. Reply to this email to let me know what you did! Whatever your plans were this weekend, I hope they brought you peace, love, and happiness. You deserve so much and more! Kudos to all of the special people in our lives who love and raise children and take on the role of mom. Additionally, I know this isn’t always...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read