Play is an important part of a child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. In play, they learn about the world around them and how they fit into that world. However, toys and play are not the same thing. Though lots of play is good, lots of toys are not, and kids usually benefit from fewer toys. Kids […]
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DIY Bean Bags: Great for Toddlers Who Throw Things
Toddlers love to throw things, it’s almost their job. OG will clear off entire shelves and tables of puzzles, toys, whatever is in her path. I hate saying “no” all of the time and prefer to say “yes” as often as possible (more about that another time) so a basket full of soft things (like DIY […]
Gentle Toilet Learning
Toilet Learning is going slowly at our house. I follow some of the Montessori principles for Infant and toddler education and the sensitive period for toilet learning is 15-18 months so I wanted to introduce the potty at that time. I wanted to casually introduce the potty so that OG could start to get an […]
Why Self Care Makes Me a Better Parent
Have you ever had one of those days when one thing after another goes wrong? That was two Thursdays ago for me. OG and I were babysitting another toddler in the morning and OG fell asleep in the car on the way home. Then she wouldn’t take a nap at home. Then she painted the […]