Looking to start your Christmas shopping but don't know where to start? Books always make a great gift. Scholastic surveyed 200 teachers to find out which picture books are the most loved. Here are 25 timeless treasures: 1. Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak, (HarperCollins, 1963) … [Read more...]
Get Kids Reading!
October 7, 2009 By 7 Comments
Having three young children, I am all too aware of how toys can clutter up a house and take over all the rooms you once thought of as your own. I made a decision a few years ago to buy only (or at least mostly) books as gifts for children. I knew I might not endear myself to the recipients of these gifts … [Read more...]
How to Properly Swaddle Your Baby
May 21, 2009 By 3 Comments
The first weeks of life are new and frightening to your baby. They've spent 9 plus months in the comfort of your womb, snuggled in tight and warm with lots of restful white noise. Swaddling mimics the secure feeling of being in the womb and when done correctly, can dramatically reduce newborn crying. You … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Expecting Mothers
April 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
There are several women in my life who are expecting their very first little bundle of joy! Even though they haven't fully experience all the trials, tribulations and happiness of being a mother, they are still mothers. While browsing around I found some cute ideas for Mother's Day gifts for new … [Read more...]
Best Books for Bedtime
November 24, 2008 By 4 Comments
While reading bedtime stories to my two children for the past twelve years, I've found a few favorites which I think you'll also enjoy. After a warm bath, get your child cozy with a stuffed friend like this teddy and start the stories... There's just something about a stuffed animal that makes bedtime … [Read more...]
Good Book: Video Games Don’t Create Criminals
May 15, 2008 By 1 Comment
So, the new Grand Theft Auto 4 video game just came out and about 140 million copies were sold with it's release. That's pretty crazy considering most movies don't even hit that number. I know you all are great parents and will not … [Read more...]
Annabel Karmel: Teach Them to Eat and Appreciate “Yucky” Food
February 13, 2008 By 1 Comment
I read an article today on BBCNews.co.uk which discussed Annabel Karmel, a British chef/author who is also a mother. She presents unique & fun ways to give children the food they most need that they don't necessarily gravitate to like veggies, fish, etc. Read the full article here. She … [Read more...]
Love You Forever
December 6, 2007 By 13 Comments
This book has been around for a while, but I wanted to share it with those who may not have heard about it. Love You Forever is about a mother and her unconditional love for her son as he goes through the stages of growing up and becoming a man. … [Read more...]
Oh My Baby Little One
November 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
My sister, Erica, teaches first grade and informed me of a great book called Oh My Baby Little One by Kathi Appelt & Jane Dyer. Erica said it's a really good book for children who are going … [Read more...]
