When I was young, interactive books for young children only meant pop-up books. As the younger sibling, however, most of ours had torn tabs and re-taped pop-outs which eventually stopped working all together. In recent years, however, we've seen...
Hi, my name is Allison and I let my kids watch TV. Not a ton, but some--pretty much every day. For 25 minutes, I can turn on one of the many preschool TV shows and do whatever I want....
During the day, I’m home alone with my two and four year old. I’m also trying to work a full time job remotely. Just like many parents right now, I found myself searching for valuable play and learning activities...
From the time they are born a child's safety is at the forefront of every parent's mind. Then, almost overnight our little gems take their first steps and head into the world without a thought as to what kind...
If you see someone picking through your recycling out on the curb, don't be alarmed, it's likely just one of the teachers from The Children’s Garden Preschool. Imagination and creation are languages children know extremely well. We need to...
Toddler sleep (or lack thereof) can be one of the most maddening and exhausting experiences for a parent. Vocal, defiant, and learning to assert their independence, toddlers who resist sleep are like maniacal, out-of-control monsters. Not exactly what you want...
I have the busiest preschooler on the planet. No, really, I do. You should meet him. He never stops moving....ever. And while I love his curiosity and zest for exploring life, it presented me with a rather large challenge:...
I love sensory play as much as my little one does. What's not satisfying about squeezing a big ball of playdough? Here are a few favorites that are easy, fun, and {almost} mess free!
Finger Painting
I love a good art...
As parents, we spend endless amounts of time worrying about the safety of our children. We seek to minimize risk and protect our kids from the cruelty of the world around us. But risk is not limited to the...
These past few days watching the snow melt has me playing outside with my boys as much as I can. It's funny how warm 40 degrees feels in February! I have found myself resurrecting the ride-on toy fleet from...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
