Tech neck--have you heard about it? I think you'll find the following guest post by Dr Sharonrose Samelak as informative as I did. There are aspects of screen time and its effects on children that I don't think many parents are aware of and will be grateful to know about! The next time you are out to dinner, riding the bus, or in the waiting room at your doctor’s office, take a look around. Most of the people around you are spending quality time with their best friend: their smartphone or … [Read more...]
About Those Educational Toys and Learning Apps
Are you a new parent? Well, if so, you might still be overwhelmed at times and sleep deprived all the time. Another universal parent emotion is wanting the best for your child. As a parent, you want the best for your child--to provide your child with the latest and greatest if that's what it takes. The drive to do everything in your power to insure that child of yours has what they need to succeed is strong…and you know who else knows that? Marketers. DATA Even before Facebook allowed the … [Read more...]
Let Them PLAY Because It’s Never “Just PLAY”
Everyday I talk about the importance of PLAY. That PLAY matters in childhood. Another rallying cry could be "Let them PLAY!" It's natural and necessary for children. When given materials, space, time and freedom PLAY happens! For the last heavy year now, I have been the proud, and unbiased grandmother (wink wink), of 2 wonderful grandbubs! With them both many, many states away, I am grateful for technology like video chatting to be able to see them in real-time. And, like all … [Read more...]
PopUP PLAY Date for Preschoolers
“Will you be here tomorrow?” Words from the mamas that had brought their kiddos out to my PopUP PLAY Date at the Kingsgate Library. Well, I wouldn’t be doing another one the very next day, but it DID make me feel good to know they’d have wanted that! A couple of the Moms went to the info desk to share how much they loved the event (sadly the librarians did not show any enthusiasm: “It’s not a library program.” Hmm, maybe it SHOULD be!!) Mr Teacher Karen is pathologically objective—trying to … [Read more...]
7 Tips for an Exciting & Educational Family Holidays Guest Post by Johanna Cider
Spring break isn't too far away--and for that matter SUMMER is just around the corner! This fantastic guest post from Johanna Cider will give you some terrific ideas for family holidays or vacations that not only will be memorable and FUN, but full of learning opportunities for your kiddos too! Yours in PLAY! Teacher Karen 7 Tips to Make Your Family Holiday Exciting and Educational Family holidays can be a great learning experience for both kids and parents. With so many … [Read more...]
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