I admit it: I’m a sucker for hand and foot print crafts. There’s something about seeing those tiny hands and feet immortalized and personified that always makes me say, “Awww!” There seems to be a plethora of these crafts that pop up this time of year and I always find a new one that I […]
The Four Different Learning Styles: Tips to Help Young Children Learn
Before knowing what to teach your children, you need to know how to teach them. This is where understanding their learning styles comes into play. There are four basic learning styles for children between the ages of 2-4: Introvert, Extrovert, Perceiving and Judging. Knowing which learning style fits your child will enable you to teach […]
Five Delightful Hanukkah Books for Kids
This is the time of year when we start seeing a lot of blog posts about the best Christmas books to read with your kids. There are a lot of good ones out there; so many that I could probably write a Top 100 list. But what we don’t often see are lists that suggest books […]
Six DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards to Make Your Table Shine
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? If so, I’m sure you have a to-do list a mile long, but why not add just one more thing to make your table as inviting as can be? We’ve compiled a list of six beautiful and adorable place cards to help your guests know right where to sit […]
Four Tips to Teach Your Children Gratitude
“Look! A princess dress! I want it!! I’m getting that dress!” “I need a new basketball. Can’t you buy this one for me? My three at home are all flat. Sometimes my kids behave in a way that makes me wonder where I’ve gone wrong. I seem to be raising the greediest, most ungrateful people around. Other times I’m […]
You’re Teaching Your Child Scientific Concepts Without Even Realizing It! Here’s How:
“Why? Why? Why? Why?” If you have a child over the age of two, you’ve probably heard this question a million times already. It can certainly get tiring, but that innate curiosity of your child is actually a wonderful thing. You’re Teaching Your Child Scientific Concepts Without Even Realizing It! For the past two weeks, […]
What’s So Important About Pretend Play?
I’m sitting at a corner booth in an otherwise deserted restaurant. I pass off the lack of customers on the fact that it’s mid-afternoon instead of dwelling on other possibilities, like hairs in the food or multiple reports of food poisoning. A petite, blonde waitress approaches, carrying a mug of coffee in one hand and a plate with […]
DIY Halloween Costumes to Make WITH Your Kids
It’s officially autumn and we all know what that means. Pumpkins and apples and leaves, oh my! While many adults enjoy fall because Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back on the menu, most kids like the season for another reason: Halloween. Dressing up to go trick-or-treating is a favorite activity for a lot of children, but finding […]
Five Tips to Keep Extracurricular Activities From Ruling Your Life
If there’s one good thing about saying goodbye to Summer, it’s that it means saying hello to a schedule. Yes, Summer’s freedom is wonderful, but there’s something about the rhythm of a schedule, of knowing where we need to be and when, that most of us crave. Of course, getting back into a routine doesn’t come without it’s […]
The Ultimate Play Dough Resource List
Written by Lauren Cormier of Oh Honestly It’s National Play-Doh Day and Miss Humblebee’s Academy has gathered up everything you need to celebrate the most famous modeling compound of all-time. Did you know that Play-Doh actually started out as a cleaning product? That’s right; it was first created as a wallpaper cleaner. Thankfully, someone had […]
