Last week I was playing with a little boy in his basement playroom. In a house of three preschool boys, this was clearly the room to move in. It had...
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Encourage Your Child as an Author
One of the perks of having a website is the interesting people that I meet, responding to something that I have written. Last week I posted an...
Dr. Seuss Makes Me Laugh Over Language
I love my local library and tend to visit the children's section about once and week. I check out the new books section to see what is hot off the...
Taking Turns Strengthens Language and Behavior for 2 and 3 Year-Olds
I just returned from a house of twins that I work with. Mom casually said to me, "Oh, I did what you said and it worked!" Of course I had to be...
Yes, Boys are Different From Girls
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb and not be politically correct. Boys are different from girls. I was working with little 3 year-old Clara...
Taking Your Toddler Outside to Learn Language
As soon as the temperature rises, the birds start singing and the squirrels chase each other, a whole new world of language opens up to your child....
No More Pacifier! Help is on the Way
Okay, you’ve seen Nanny 911 where she packs up the pacifiers and waits for the “Paci Fairy” to sneak in at night, take them away and leave some...
Happy Father’s Day Books
As we honor dads on Father’s Day, you might want to give Dad a book to share with your child. Here are my picks: • Daddy and Me by Karen Katz: This...
“Mamasource,” A Great Resource for New Mamas
With social networking sites becoming so popular, it's no surprise that I found one just for moms, www.mamasource.com. Take a look at the range of...
One Special Girl
I can't tell you how many times I learn a great lesson from a child--one that inspires me. Here goes. Yesterday when I was talking to a friend, she...
Best New Children’s Toys and Games Awarded by Parents’ Choice
Last week, Parents’ Choice Foundation announced their 2008 Toy Awards which includes new games, puzzles and toys. Preschool: Topping the list was my...
Game Review: “Animal Soup” by Briarpatch Ages 5 and up
Kids beg to play Animal Soup again and again. It’s a game of match as players race to find their animal dressed in different garb—a lei, scarf,...
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