All children are obsessed with dinosaurs some time during their early childhood years. Whether it’s during their older toddler or preschool years or more into their 1st or 2nd years of elementary school, dinosaurs take up a lot of their time, energy and focus. I'm long past my early childhood years, but it didn't matter. I was thrilled to received a copy of Dear Dinosaur by Chae Strathie from Barron’s Educational Series. This book introduced me to the characters. Barron's Education Series … [Read more...]
Bike Riding with Your Child
Bike riding with your child(ren) is a great family activity! I have many wonderful memories of bike trips over the years with my family, as a kiddo, and, later as a parent. To get your kidlet enthusiastic about riding, you'll want to start them straightaway. At the moment, I’m technically carbo-loading and psyching myself up to get out on my bike for another training ride. Problem is—I’d rather ride WITH someone and in temperatures not quite so hot! But, because my departure date is looming, … [Read more...]
Dear Dinosaur: T Rex on Tour, A Book Review
Dinosaur Week at preschool was always an anticipated time. Everyone's imaginations was captivated by dinosaurs! So I was very excited to read the copy of Dear Dinosaur: T. Rex on Tour by Chae Strathie I received from Barron’s Educational Series. OVERVIEW The general story line: A young boy named Max visits his local museum of history with the intent of viewing the dinosaurs. Once there, though, he discovers the exhibit is closed as the dinosaurs are on tour. Following a suggestion that Max … [Read more...]
I Think I Can–I WILL!
Determination, persistence, drive, perseverance and the attitude that the tough get going when the going gets tough. These are hallmark characteristics of….every BABY! Babies are inherently instilled with a can-do spirit and a never-say-die attitude! Think about it. I'm sure you witness it all the time! As they work to roll over for the first time; start crawling; pull to a stand. When they hold onto furniture and cruise around; and then take that first, tentative step away without … [Read more...]
Cool Down in the Sun with Sponge Bombs
For the Pacific Northwest July 4th is considered the beginning of summer. When I was a kid, summer meant visiting my cousins in Arizona and Texas. Talk about sun, heat and fun! We would play outside for a majority of the day. And, to be able to live through the heat, we were either in the water or on the water or using water to stay cool. (I really should say cooler because I don't think anyone can say their cool in 110° heat!) I'd look forward to going to the pool or floating down the Verde … [Read more...]
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