Summer Activities for Kids
During all those cold winter days and nights, we constantly wish for summer. And now we are elated finally here! But for some of us, that feeling goes away after a day or two. The sound of our kids whining, “What we are doing today?” can make us wish for snow again. If you follow […]
Teaching Diversity and Inclusion to Preschoolers
Now that the world is opening up again, I joyfully watch my grandchildren play at the park. Even though they haven’t interacted with other kids in a year, they are quick to welcome them in the sandbox or on the playground. Their innocence during the pandemic got me to thinking about how children view life, […]
Traveling with Kids
After a year of being cooped up, a family getaway sounds like a great idea. Then you realize just going to the market with your little one(s) is a stressful experience, and second thoughts about that vacation creep into your thinking. But fear not! Here are some family trip preparation ideas that will have you […]
Preparing for Baby #2… Maybe Even #3… Or #4!
As a preschool teacher, I am lucky to see life through the eyes of a child all the time. It is something I encourage parents and my own adult kids to do. For example, you bring home the new baby. Let’s see the situation through the sibling’s eyes: You’ve spent months telling your first-born that […]
Adjusting to Parenthood…Again!
First, Congratulations! Now, let me guess a few of the adjectives that ran through your brain when you found out another baby would be entering your family: Excited? Nervous? Thrilled? Overwhelmed? Am I right? If I am, don’t panic. All these emotions are perfectly normal and to be expected. As you probably learned from having […]
Easy Meals for Parents and Toddlers
It’s 5:00 somewhere! But if you are the parent of a toddler or two, 5:00 has a whole new meaning! Instead of deciding what nice bottle of wine to open, you’re looking in the fridge for what to cook for dinner. Like the busy royal chef in Fairytale Baby Books, the task of conjuring up […]
Toddler Independent Play
Teaching our children to become little social humans is very important. But what you may not realize, is that teaching your kids to play independently is equally important to their social development. Personally, this was a skill I lacked as a child. My sister could spend hours with her toys in some make-believe land. I […]
What is a Fairy Tale?
Fairy tales have been enjoyed around the world for centuries. Many of these enchanted stories were made up and passed down from generation to generation, like a keepsake to be treasured forever. At first, these fables were told aloud. But over time, they were written down. When I began my company, Fairytale Baby Books, I […]
Make Reading Fun!
As parents, we all know even a one-year-old understands that your cell phone is something special. It’s crazy how they are drawn to it like a magnet. We obviously want to limit their screen time. But we need to understand that our tech-driven world also offers many benefits for children. For some families, the cost […]
Why Read to Babies?
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a tough and challenging time for any couple. As soon as your little one comes into this world, you become more aware of his or her well-being and holistic development. Moms and dads are constantly questioning their parenting skills. In between exhausting moments, they fear they are doing something wrong. […]