Music for toddlers and preschoolers is a wonderful way to have fun with children, pass time on long car rides and, learn vocabulary and sentence construction. I love using music to teach my toddler about body parts, daily activities, names of the days and a lot more.
New Moms’ 101: How to Sleep Better and Cope with Sleepless Nights
Sleepless nights and middle-of-the night feeds take a toll on any new mom’s state of mind and health. Then, there may be times when baby wakes up wanting to play… or she may have an earache or tummy ache… or maybe she’s just not sleepy.
My Dream Family Vacation – What’s Yours?
When I was a young teen my family had the opportunity to take a huge family vacation. I knew it was special, but I didn’t realize at the time just HOW incredible, to be able to pack up your family and go RV’ing across the the United States for 7 weeks.
Free Sewing Patterns – Maternity Tops for Early Pregnancy
In the first trimester, it can be tricky finding clothes that make you look pregnant rather than chubby. This in-between stage usually only lasts for a few months at most, so it seems a shame to spend a lot of money on shirts and tops.
A Life of Gratitude
Eighteen months ago, I gave birth to my beautiful son. One of the happiest days of my life was countered by a traumatic delivery followed by nine months of surgeries, hospitalizations, and emotional and physical exhaustion. I remember weeping in the hospital over a breast pump as I desperately tried to maintain my milk supply on a diet of jello and popsicles.
A Life of Gratitude
Eighteen months ago, I gave birth to my beautiful son. One of the happiest days of my life was countered by a traumatic delivery followed by nine months of surgeries, hospitalizations, and emotional and physical exhaustion.
Thoughts and Musings of Marriage – A Renewal of Commitment
What happens when your marriage feels like an echo of what it used to be? What do you do?
Baby Changing Station: How to Set Up and Organize a Diaper Station
A changing station is simply an area that is equipped to make diapering easy and convenient. While a changing table will be ideal, it isn’t always essential. Here are some tips on setting up the perfect changing station for your baby.
All in One Cloth Diapers: Pros and Cons of Using AIO Cloth Nappies
Cloth diapers are a simple and cost-effective way of being a green and eco-friendly parent. Using cloth nappies not [Pin It] only helps to reduce the size of landfills across the globe but also protects baby from harsh chemicals while being economical as well.
How to Choose the Best Books for Toddlers or Preschoolers
As parents, we take time to choose the best for our little people, be it toys, clothes or activities to keep them engaged. The same is true for books. Reading with and to toddlers is not just important for language development, but is also an incredibly interesting activity that can easily go on to become […]
Why Bother Lining Garments?
It’s often tempting to skip linings. They can almost double the time it takes to sew a garment; they may not show from the outside, and lining fabric costs money. On the other hand, linings can do more than just give a professional finish. You’ll notice that couture clothes and the more expensive types of […]
Choosing Toys for Kindergartners: Think L.E.A.P.S.
Carolyn Jaynes is a Learning Designer for LeapFrog Enterprises, specializing in language and literacy development. She earned her doctorate in educational psychology at Michigan State University where she was a researcher and professional development consultant for the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA). The great thing about Kindergartners is that they can […]
