Category Archives: 3-6 year-olds

Cutting Down the Christmas Tree and Fun at Stepping Stones Museum

Posted on December 29, 2010 by sherry

As I mentioned yesterday, my week is planned around 2 1/2 year-old Caroline–who is really quite easily entertained. The neighbor’s swing set, running through the Christmas tree lot, or filling up a stationary box with trinkets satisfy her without my … Continue reading →

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New O Lulla Store for Babies in Southport, CT

Posted on December 29, 2010 by sherry

As part of my posts about local visits over the holiday, I want to share a darling store that I happened upon in Southport, Connecticut. Local designer, Naz Kocturk, opened “O Lulla,” specializing in decorating nursery rooms and play areas. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Fun Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on December 21, 2010 by sherry

With two of my grandchildren here for the week, I am seeing my town through totally different eyes–those of a 2 1/2 year-old and 6 month-old! We started with a reserved spot to decorate a gingerbread house at “Sweet Rexies,” … Continue reading →

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Great Teacher Gifts for the Holidays

Posted on December 13, 2010 by sherry

It suddenly occurred to me to blog about what I am being asked by many mothers–”What is a good teacher gift for the holidays?” Of course I have appreciated the many sweet gifts families have given me over the years … Continue reading →

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Holiday Boxes Become Kitchens, Castles and Airplanes

Posted on December 12, 2010 by sherry

In the recent Parents Magazine, the article, “Out of the Box,” gives some creative suggestions for re-cycling your packaging from those holiday gifts that are arriving. It’s a double activity for your kids–one to build something and one to play … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah, Autism and One Temple’s Response

Posted on December 12, 2010 by sherry

Last week the New York Times ran an article about a very special group at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, a temple on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. One of their congregants, Nancy Crown, had tried several years before to find … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog on Mommy Speech Therapy

Posted on December 5, 2010 by sherry

I was asked if I would write a guest blog for www.mommyspeechtherapy.com. Heidi, the author, is a licenced speech pathologist and mother of three who has been in the field since 2000. Her site is a wonderful resource for therapists … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Gifts for Kids

Posted on December 1, 2010 by sherry

Today I was asked by different parents: What are your favorite games for kids for holiday gifts? What is a good item for a 2 year-old’s goody bag? What books do you recommend for a preschooler? What is a good book … Continue reading →

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“Looking After Louis,” Teaching About Autism

Posted on November 29, 2010 by sherry

While at my children’s library, I found this lovely resource, “Looking After Louis,”  by Leslie Ely and Polly Dunbar, a story about a boy with autism and his classmates as he is mainstreamed in the regular classroom. It is a simple, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Your Preschooler to Read? Tips

Posted on November 28, 2010 by sherry

I have blogged before about how ineffective some programs are that are marketed to parents of young children, claiming they will teach your baby, toddler and preschooler to read. Recently, I was stopped by a wonderful mom of a 4 … Continue reading →

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