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6 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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3 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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Game Review: Froggy Boogie by Blue Orange Toys, Ages 4-6
Ages 4-6 Grab your kiddie frog for a boogie around the lily pads. The trick is that you can't be "seen" by the googly eyes of the adult frogs or...
Your Personalized ABC Book
One of the blessings of my job is that I get to know some wonderful families. When I work with children in their homes, sometimes several times a...
A Stimulating Mobile for Baby
When I visit homes, I always ask the mom and dad what toys and books their baby likes. At my last visit, I noticed a mobile on the floor, outside of...
Great ABC Game at the Fish Counter
Last week a mom asked me for suggestions for toys that teach the ABC's. My response was that the ABC's as with other "academic concepts" such as...
Raising Your Child’s Reading Level
"Are you always supposed to read at their level?" This was a question posed by a wonderful mom I met yesterday for a "play on words" session with...
Birthday Game for 5 Years and Up
One of my favorite game buddies is Justin who turned 6 today. He loves to try a new game and can even stand to lose which is rare for a boy his age....
Resources for Great Boy and Girl Books to Build Language
Each time I visit my local library I feel like I've hit the jackpot! My first stop is the children's library and their selection of new books. I...
Pacifier Giveaway?
Parents of different aged children ask my advice about when to dump the beloved "binkie." The latest inquiry came last week from a mom of a 3...
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