I just had a conversation with my daughter-in-law who is getting reading for Will's second birthday party this week. She wanted my recipe for ice...
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Santa Claus Diagnosed Autism in this Mom’s Child
I came across a video of a mom's experience in coming to grip with her child's diagnosis of autism. I thought it might be helpful to other parents...
Book Review: The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Being grumpy is a lot of work. Mr. Fish can’t seem to be cheered up by his convincing pals, Ms Clam, Mr. Jelly (Fish), Mrs. Squid or Mr. Eight...
Congratulations to Pout-Pout Fish for Making the New York Times Bestseller List!
I got an e-mail yesterday from Deborah Diesen, the author of The Pout-Pout Fish, to let me know that her book had made it on the New York Times...
Talk to Your Child About What Happened at School to Encourage Language and Conversation
I have fond memories of coming home from school each day, delighted to see my mom, and reciting all that I could think of that happened at school...
Carefully Evaluate the Technology in Toys for Babies and Toddlers
Recently I have been challenged to think about the role technology plays in children's toys, specifically for the baby and toddler set. I raised...
Do Kids Need Toys for Pretend Play?
I was visiting one of my favorite families yesterday in Charlotte. James, 4, Sam,2 and Molly,1, are being raised on few toys and a wealth of...
Reading to Your Child Builds Bridges Between Generations
I find that when my adult children come home for a visit they rummage through their childhood rooms looking for fun memorabilia. I had unloaded a...
Follow Your Child’s Lead in Pretend Play
It’s like magic when a child connects with a toy and the language flows. This week Will visited Connecticut as an almost 2 year-old and discovered...
Raising Strong Daughters: Get the Message through Reading
I love to find books that encourage girls to be all they can be. One series I like is Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? by Coyle, Gordon and Gordon....
Book Review: Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Words
No child gets bored with this kaleidoscope of colorful objects, animals and people gathered into categories by theme--getting dressed, visiting the...
How to Evaluate a Quality Preschool for your Child
Every parent is interested in finding the best preschool for their child. Within my neighboring towns I can think of such a variety of experiences...
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