You’ve heard about it before—parents going through considerable time, effort and expense to select just that perfect toy. Usually it's the latest and greatest, but , more often than not, their little one seems much more interested in playing with the packaging it came in. How about you? Did your kiddo have more interest and fun ripping wrapping paper off and away than playing with the gift inside? Children don’t need a lot of bells and whistles to PLAY. In fact, I’d go so far as to say all … [Read more...]
Give Gifts, a Sensory Activity for Gratitude
It is better to give than receive. We’ve all heard that and, of course, it’s true! I know my heart fills with delight in seeing others truly happy with something I’ve done for or given them. Letting children experience this helps them to develop a sense of gratitude. Giving can be done in many ways: ---------------------------------------------------helping around the house -----------------------------------------------------choosing a special gift; or -------------------------------- … [Read more...]
Learning Opportunities Knock—Don’t Miss ‘Em
Through the course of a typical day there’re many chances to share activities with your kiddo that will help them grow and develop. Every day Life presents learning opportunities. Even chores like setting the table provide learning opportunities! Find another idea here. Of course, if you’re trying to work from home per coronavirus in addition to raising your children sharing learning opportunities just need to be … [Read more...]
Vaccines: The Ones We Have & The One We Want
It seems every day there’s something new on the race for a vaccine for CoVid 19. Typically taking years to develop—if at all—there’s hopeful promise in some early stages and trials. CoVid 19 delayed my #HaveGrandmaWillTravel status for Grandbub #4’s birth. I was present for the other 3... in some cases in the actual room so being forced to miss this was cut deep. Grandchildren Are Grand! But now I have come for my introduction. Luckily for me and the cousins, they seem to come in sets of 2. … [Read more...]
Scents Sense—Your Child’s Sense of Smell
My nose has always been exceptional in picking out different scents. It’s a sense I rely on quite a bit since my vision isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be...(sigh) BABIES, too, have a pretty well-developed sense of smell. In fact they’ve been, right from the get-go (ie, in utero), exposed to smells. You’ve probably been impressed with the realization at just how quickly babies learn to differentiate, and prefer, certain … [Read more...]
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