The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a report encouraging early introduction of peanut based foods to prevent allergies. There is a growing body of research that indicates early introduction of peanut-based foods to infants as early as 6 months (after other solid foods are tolerated) can prevent peanut allergies. “There is no reason to Read More
Parent Tips
Flower Rubbings
Many of us are familiar with the craft of making leaf rubbings. You find a sturdy leaf and put a piece of paper over it. Using a crayon without a paper wrapper, rub back and forth to get the impression of the leaf on the paper. Lovely. But I recently learned about flower rubbings–or flower Read More
Playing Card Games
Card games are great for low cost fun and learning! When I was very young, my Grammy taught me how to play gin rummy and a few other card games. I will always remember being amazed at how fast she could shuffle the cards! I had graduated beyond WAR and Go Fish. Grammy was an Read More
Physical Activity And Sleep
Even moderate physical activity helps with sleep. We know that physical activity benefits children’s health. But, did you know it also helps children sleep better? Even moderate activity can make a difference. Sleep Latency A 2009 study found that every hour of the day that children were inactive adds 3 minutes to the time it Read More
Print or E-Books for Reading
Reading with a child is one of the most basic ways to promote literacy. It also helps create a strong parent-child connection, can act as a transition to bed time, and can create a life-long love of books and reading. But these days, parents not only have to choose what book to read, they also Read More
The Mysterious Howling
The Mysterious Howling >> by Maryrose Wood (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1) ages 8-13 Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Children and adults will delight in the first entry of the Incorrigible Children series and be eager to keep reading through the conclusion, book #6. Read More