FINALLY a day of sunshine!! (Good day SUNSHINE--how awesome are the space shuttle shots?!) Were you starting to wonder what the sun looked like? I don’t blame you! I heard the weather report a few days ago mention the Seattle area hadn’t had a clear day since some time back in October! It's seemed like the rain has been unrelenting the last handful of days. Of course, one GOOD thing to come out of all that rain: PUDDLES!! If you haven’t let your kidlet experience the wonderful world of … [Read more...]
The Night Sky
Not too long ago there were seven (7!) new Earth-sized planets discovered! They orbit around their own 'sun' but don't appear to have any moons. Of course, at a distance of approximately 40 light years away, these planets probably aren’t going to be visited by humans any time soon. Recall 1 light year is a shy 6 trillion miles. That would put these planets 6,000,000,000,000 miles! But we can use this discovery to spark an interest in our NIGHT SKY! Over the Moon About Books... There are some … [Read more...]
Supporting Their Development Through Play: Your Toddler
As your child transitions from a baby to a toddler, the number one characteristic you’ll notice is their growing need for autonomy... Independence and self-determination comes through loud and clear: “I do it!” or “MINE!” Asserting herself and expressing himself verbally is completely normal for children this age and something parents need to encourage. The more you can support their desire to make decisions and to figure things out the better! In fact, studies indicate this strategy of … [Read more...]
Reach Out & Touch: The Importance of Our Sense of Touch
The skin is our body’s largest ‘organ’ – These truths have been reinforced in me with the recent births of my grandsons. I jumped at any and every opportunity to nuzzle my grandsons and feel their perfectly, unblemished skin—and inhale their wonderful newborn smell! I could (and DID) let minutes, hours go by just staring at these wondrous beings! Using our senses—touching, tasting, seeing, hearing, and smelling—is how we first gather information about the world around us. Our sense of touch is … [Read more...]
New Mamas Needs for Feeding
When awaiting the arrival of a new baby, Mom and Dad have a lot to do and must get a lot in preparation. So many items are needed for such a tiny human! If you haven’t guessed by now, my focus is entirely on children—what they need to insure they’ll be healthy, well, and on their way to reaching their fullest potential! When baby is born, a key factor for a healthy newborn involves feeding. And the solution is breastfeeding! Help for Mamas... New mamas can look to doulas or lactation … [Read more...]
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