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Simple Science for Preschoolers: Exploring Magnets
Most young children love playing with refrigerator magnets. Why not take that one step further? You can make this exploration as formal or as flexible as you'd like, here are some suggestions.
Ask your child what other household items he thinks the magnets will stick to. Have him make a list of a few things (use [...]
The Art of Saying Thank You
Recently my husband burned his face and we rushed to the firehouse two blocks away. They were so unbelievably kind there. As a thank you I decided to bake them a yummy treat. I thought what better opportunity to do something cute! I decided to make "fireball cupcakes".
I usually love to make my [...]
Teacher's Pet: Maintaining Good Relationships with Your Child's teacher
A new school year brings a new teacher. Having a positive relationship with your child's teacher will go a long way towards helping your child have a successful school year.
Be respectful of the teacher's time. Don't expect to have a long conversation at drop-off. Always ask if the teacher has a moment before [...]
Simple Science for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are curious by nature – they don't constantly ask "why" just to annoy you! Take advantage of that curiosity by enjoying some simple science experiments together.
The warm days of summer are a great time to teach your child about solids and liquids. Demonstrate how, when cold things get warm they turn into a liquid [...]
Picky No More: Tips to Tame Your Picky Eater
Newsweek recently had an interesting article on helping kids overcome picky eating. It pointed out that humans are biologically programmed to be wary of new foods until we know they are safe to eat. This peaks between the ages of 2 and 5 and though it's frustrating at dinnertime, it can keep your mobile, [...]
How much sleep does your child need?
Children's sleep habits are often a mystery. Some children seem to never sleep, others refuse naps at a young age, and then there's those small babies that start sleeping through the night at only a few weeks old.
Sleep is important for children in that it impacts their mental and physical development. And as [...]
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