Teaching Through Tantrums

Teaching Through Tantrums

  Do your children throw tantrums? Do you try disciplinary strategies and feel that they make little headway in teaching your child how to get over a mood swing? There is a great resource for us! It is easy to work into your days, teaches...
DIY Car Wash Toy for Kids

DIY Car Wash Toy for Kids

      For any child who is a car lover, the imagination is limitless about where the cars drive and what they do. My son used to think cars got cold and needed a blanket…in his imagination, of course! He acted out the Cars movie (and Cars 2) while...
Patterns for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool

Patterns for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool

  Creating patterns can be taught to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Clapping your hands and encouraging your infant to mimic your claps is exposing him/her to patterns.  If your toddler falls down, stands up and does not cry, and you applaud them saying,...
DIY Sensory Bottles from Baby Bottles

DIY Sensory Bottles from Baby Bottles

  I was first introduced to DIY sensory bottles when I worked in a daycare center. These sensory toys are very easy to make, are great for older kids to help make, and can be made in a variety of sizes.   If you do not drink bottled water, you can use baby...
Crash Course in Child Development: Toddlers

Crash Course in Child Development: Toddlers

We have made it through the sleepless nights of infancy, the milestones of crawling and first steps, and now, just as we have a nap schedule in place and a plan of attack for errands, the toddler stage begins! I know I needed a crash course in child development...