I did everything right. From exposing my kids to countless books to blending fun literacy activities into their everyday lives, I was convinced that my kids would have absolutely no trouble when it came to their reading skills.
Boy, was...
I have created a list of literacy activities for toddlers in spring. Two things have arrived at my house; spring and the terrible twos. While the warmer weather has been a pleasant switch, my youngest son changing from a...
I am sick of my own voice.
I swear my two boys have this incredible ability to IGNORE me and filter out what I say. They seem to hear my husband, and other adults (and a wrapper in the other...
Living in a digital world means helping children discern between what is safe and what is harmful. This has always been the case, but now, with the world at their fingertips, it’s more pressing than ever.
It’s normal and natural...
I don’t know about you, but when school is back in full swing, life gets extra crazy. I found myself wondering how to fit in activities that support my preschoolers' literacy learning at home. When free time seems nonexistent,...
We all know it is going to happen: the questions, the observations, but first the body changes... "The Talk", "The Birds and The Bees", whatever you call it. The time will come to all of us when we take...
Car rides with young children are...enjoyable. Not exactly! Car rides with little kids are... quiet. Nope, not if they are awake! However, car rides can be both of these with some quality podcasts for kids. Huge bonus is they...
With summer here, so many of us are looking forward to the change in routine and hopefully slowing down of some of our schedules. While we'll have a few things on our calendar each week (check our family calendar...
School vacation is upon us and I’m faced with my latest challenge: how to get my kindergarten graduate to keep up his reading practice at home. Play is essential for kids, but summer is long and I don’t want...
Today's parents face a tsunami of pressure to give their child a smartphone and access to social media at younger and younger ages. Children feel the pressure too. It’s so challenging to know the right path for your family!...
In + Around Seacoast
Three Local Ways to Do Good on the Seacoast
The beginning of the year is a time of resolution for so many of us. In years past, I've completely bucked the tradition of...
