Josh Gottsegen’s “The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot,” is a quick-paced and fun new adventure novel that incorporates strong values while teaching important life lessons. One of the best books for kids and families to read today, “The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot” is filled with thrilling, comedic, and sometimes harrowing tales to help children understand […]
I have a long history of working with young children and I can tell you that it is my experience that human nature causes us to be intrinsic and self serving. Being loving and kind are also feelings that children are born with. We want to raise children who are grateful rather than spoiled and […]
Food allergies, especially in children, are very common. Some statistics say that there are two children in every classroom with food allergies accounting for 5% of all children. Many of the schools I have been in have policies regarding nuts, latex and more. In today’s world children need to be educated about this life threatening […]
I am a mom of three who have all been teens. I have dealt with a whole lot of moodiness and of course, my share of backtalk. I have tried to be a parent who is understanding of teen tempers as a normal part of development but admittedly, I do not stand for disrespect from […]
Do you read to your kids? You can read my latest article about whether or not reading to your kids really matters. I have compiled a list of some really great and very popular books that you can get to read to your kids. Your local library is a valuable resource when finding books to […]
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I made these mats for little ones to have some guided learning with teachers and caregivers along with free play by themselves. The playdough mats are easy to print out and they can either be laminated or slipped into a plastic page protector sleeve. I like putting them in a page protector and storing them […]
Bedtime stories are traditional and expected. Most people say that they do read to their kids nightly or at least as often as possible when schedules allow. There is a lot of emphasis put on reading to your children in order for them to do better in school, but how must does reading to your […]
We have so many extraordinary things for families to do together in Illinois. One of those is the Kohl Children Museum. In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicagoland families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. That is an incredible accomplishment!! I […]
I read a lot of news articles. This often involves clicking and clicking and clicking to read more and more articles. Imagine my surprise when I cam across this 2017 article and had never heard of this risk! Some experts say that there is not enough evidence to prove a direct link, however in a […]
