The following is a real question that someone asked in a Facebook group recently: “I need advice. What should a two year old know? My two year old recognizes nearly all the letters of the alphabet and numbers 1-15. She knows all her colors, animals, and shapes. She’s great at sitting Read more…
“Sweetie, would you please put your cup in the sink?” …no response… “One, two…” …begins to move slowly… “Three!” …continues walking toward the sink and drops their cup in. Does this scene sound familiar? It’s easy to get into a rut of counting to three every time you ask your Read more…
Toddler behaviors are exhausting! They run away from you in parking lots. They plug the toilet with the entire roll of toilet paper. They throw a toy and hit their baby brother in the head. They ask “Why?” three hundred thousand times a day. All of this leaves YOU asking Read more…
Feeling exhausted, frustrated, even angry with your toddler’s behavior? I feel you. Parenting toddlers is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. The constant demands, tantrums, and other challenging behaviors can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed. Some days you wonder, what happened to the joy? Perhaps your dreams of Read more…
Parenting toddlers is a struggle; there’s no getting out of it. These tiny humans are learning to assert themselves, longing for independence they can’t handle, and trying to communicate their feelings without having the words yet. It seems no matter what you try, you just can’t figure out how to Read more…
I love puzzles for toddlers! Little ones develop cognitive thinking skills, which are critical to a toddler’s developing brain. They also learn shape recognition, problem solving, building, and fine motor skills. My 3 year old has always been a fan of puzzles, but I’ve gotta be honest. She wasn’t that Read more…
Board games are a wonderful way for kids of all ages to learn skills such as taking turns, social-emotional development, increased vocabulary, and following directions. Did you know that there are board games for toddlers as young as one? It’s true! Children can begin to learn to take turns and Read more…
We hear so much these days about the importance of a STEM education. What does that mean, and how does it apply to toddlers? STEM stands for Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math. There is no question that our everyday lives involve those four concepts more than ever before. We live Read more…
I hope you enjoy this list of the best places to find great activities for kids! Check out those that look like a good fit for you and your children. I’d love to hear which ones are your favorite! Busy Toddler: Making it to naps, one activity at a time Loaded Read more…
Every parent knows it: little ones just need to speak everything that goes through their head, and this leads to a whole lot of interrupting. “Look! I see a puffy sticker!” “What are we doing tomorrow?” “It’s snowing outside!” “I hurt my finger!” Sometimes you just want to have a Read more…