Punxsutawney Phil is a legendary groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On February 2nd of each year, the borough of Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day with an all-day festival. On this day, Phil pays the town a visit by popping out of his burrow. The legend says if Phil sees his shadow, More…
Children having fun with puzzles Did you know that the first jigsaw puzzle was created as a geography tool for children around 1760? When puzzles were first created, they were made of wood. Later, they were manufactured using cardboard. Some companies have even introduced them into the classrooms in More…
It’s that time of the year again! The hustle and bustle of the holidays can quickly turn your little one into a grinch if they aren’t getting enough rest. Even if you have a baby or toddler who has a great sleep routine; multiple family dinners, traveling plans and More…
Time-Out for Technology? It’s 2019, and while most preschoolers don’t even know how to tie their shoes, we can almost guarantee that they know how to use the latest and greatest electronic devices. And, we don’t need statistics to tell us we are over-attached to our technology. It’s everywhere! More…
SHOWING LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Even as parents, we sometimes need reminders to show our children that we love them and don’t always necessarily need to be on their case about something. It’s easy for us to get wrapped up in the day to day robotic activities of parenting. More…
“You have probably heard or seen the word STEM. Not all parents are familiar with STEM activities or what STEM stands for, but most know it’s something educational. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. Science When it comes to Science we want young children to become exposed to questioning, exploring, observing and More…
Cheaper Birthday Parties So you want your little one to blow out some candles, and not blow through your savings account. Right? Unfortunately, the expectations around a kid’s birthday party has gotten a bit out of hand. Thankfully you do NOT have to remortgage your house to have a More…
From the first days of life, children begin using their bodies to learn about the world around them. And you may hear this term mentioned a lot – gross motor skills. But what are they and how do they help with the development of your child? Believe it or not, More…
We all know that reading at home helps children perform better in school. But sometimes when they aren’t given that important opportunity to read, they tend to fall behind in school and can actually continue spiraling down through middle school, high school and beyond. So what is the key More…