Are you looking for an educational toy gift that's really fun? LEGO is capable of boosting any child’s intelligence while still being fun to play with! The use of LEGOs has been tested, and it's is a proven stimulant to motivating creativity & sharpening crucial skills.With that in mind, here's the scoop on why LEGO can help your child's … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Bring Brain Building to New Levels with Vroom App
Thank you to Vroom for sponsoring this app review. All opinions are our own.Want to turn everyday moments into meaningful learning experiences for your child? You definitely need the new Vroom app! It’s part of a whole toolset created by the Bezos Family Foundation that makes it super easy to find teaching moments throughout your daily routine. Sit back, relax, and … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids Math is a Breeze with Zapzapmath! + Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Zapzapmath. All opinions are our own. Looking for a fun way to teach kids from ages 5-12 everything they need to know about math? You’re going to love Zapzapmath. It’s so fun, even I’m addicted to it! I’ll tell you all about my favorite features, but first, let me share a little story.Ever try to teach your kids math when you have … [Read more...]
7 Smart Ways to Make Homework Time Easier for Your Child
Looking for a few easy ways to take the struggle out of homework time? We have a special guest, Monique, here to share her favorite tips for helping kids focus and stay on task! Let's check them out! The back-to-school season can be a struggle for some families. Most kids are already counting down until summer break, and parents want to make sure their children … [Read more...]
Teach Your Toddler to Read the Fun Way with Reading Eggs Junior
This post is sponsored by Reading Eggs Junior. All opinions are our own. These days it seems like schools are expecting more out of our kids and at younger ages than ever before. The days of learning basic spelling and writing skills in Kindergarten are long gone. Now, kids need to know these things before they ever step foot in a school for the first time. I … [Read more...]
4 Teacher-Approved Learning Toys for Toddlers + Yookidoo’s Discovery Playhouse Giveaway
Looking for fun new learning toys for toddlers? These four are teacher-approved, so you know they have to be awesome! Check them out, plus read on for a chance to win the Discovery Playhouse from Yookidoo!When it comes to finding learning toys for toddlers, you really can't go wrong with teacher-approved choices! These four fab toys range from cooperative games to … [Read more...]
Stop the Homework Battle with These 5 Simple Steps
If getting your kids to sit down to do their homework without complaining is like pulling teeth from a rabid crocodile, you need these five simple steps to stop the homework battle once and for all! Check them out! As summer draws to an end and kids are preparing to go back to school, many parents dread the return of the homework battle. Fortunately, with some … [Read more...]
Make Math Fun for Kids with Zap Zap Kindergarten Math App!
This review is brought to you by Zap Zap Kindergarten Math, all opinions are my own.Looking for a fun way to help stop your kids from losing everything they learned about math in kindergarten? Check out our Zap Zap Kindergarten Math app review to find out why we love using this fun game to stop summer slide in its tracks and reinforce new skills throughout the school … [Read more...]
Turn the Summer Brain Drain into Brain Gain with Alphabet Acorns
Looking for fun ways to turn summer brain drain into brain gain? Host an alphabet scavenger hunt! We'll tell you how, plus give you a chance to win a fun set of Alphabet Acorns to make it easy! With summer finally here, it's the perfect time outdoor fun! While kids are thrilled school is out for the summer, it's up to us to make sure they don't lose all their … [Read more...]
4 Best Developmental Toys to Help Kids Reach Milestones
Looking for developmentally appropriate toys for little ones? As kids reach certain milestones, it is important for parents to choose toys that help kids grow socially as well as physically. We are huge advocates of learning through play, so we've found some awesome toys for all ages will not only entertain kids but also help them develop and reach those major milestone! Check … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should be Doing Now to Prepare Your Preschooler for Kindergarten
How do you prepare your child for kindergarten? It's such a huge step for them! If you have a child who will be starting school next year, you may already have started to worry about how the transition will unfold (for the both of you, if we’re being entirely honest). You know it will be good for your child to spread her wings, but what if she struggles when she gets to … [Read more...]
7 Simple Tips to Teach Vocabulary to Your Toddler
Looking for simple ways to teach vocabulary to your toddler, especially when you're dealing with a speech delay? We have you covered! As a parent, you wait with baited breath for your baby’s first word. Will it be “Mama,” “Dada,” or something else entirely? Once that first word comes out, for most kiddos, it’s only a matter of time before others will follow. Even if your … [Read more...]
7 Great Apps to Help with a Speech Delay
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Looking for a few good speech delay apps to help get your tot talking? We've rounded up seven of the most highly recommended apps to get you started. A common topic on parenting forums is child development. Many concerned moms or dads look to other parents for reassurance, answers, and moral support as they navigate the waters of a … [Read more...]
10 Effective (and Free!) Language Learning Websites
In most schools, gone are the days of journaling and assignment books. Kids are adept at using smart phones and tablets at a very young age, and schools are fully embracing a very technologically literate student body. As you prepare your preschooler for school and support your school-age child in their studies, it is helpful to know where to find additional resources online. … [Read more...]
5 Great Books for Kids That Teach The Alphabet
One of the most wonderful parts about being a parent is taking the time to read books with my son every day. I love cuddling on the couch with a pile of books after a trip to the library and spending time together. There are some wonderful books out there that can help you teach your child how to learn the letters of the alphabet when they are ready. Here are some great books … [Read more...]
7 Fantastic Resources For Struggling Readers
Children who have difficulties reading can often feel overwhelmed in school and may begin to develop anxiety or low self-esteem if they are unable to keep up with their peers in the classroom. Luckily, there are literally thousands of resources for struggling readers out there to help your children. From online forums; to books; to apps you can purchase for your mobile device; … [Read more...]
Special Education: What’s So Special About It?
We're pleased to share this fabulous guest piece about special education from teacher & mom Kimberly Maher. I am the mother of a child with autism and intellectual disability. He is now an adult, but back when he was young, the autism diagnoses were not available. The term most likely used was 'mental retardation,' and all children with this label were escorted to … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Parenting Tips for Introducing Your Child To Preschool
Introducing your child to preschool can be overwhelming for kids and parents alike. It's especially hard on kids with SAHMs who aren't used to going to daycare already. It's very helpful to prepare your children as much as possible for the changes that lie ahead on the big day. I'm sharing some of the parenting tips that I used last year when my son started preschool. They … [Read more...]
Five Great Books To Help Prepare Your Child For Preschool
5 Awesome Read-Aloud Books For Preschoolers
If you're looking for some great summer reading books for your preschool-aged children, here's a list of few books guaranteed to enthrall your little ones and spark conversations. Reading to your kids is the best way to develop language skills in young children, and is also a wonderful way to bond with your child. So snuggle up and get reading these five excellent read-aloud … [Read more...]
Get Affordable On-Demand Homework Help Any Time with Mentored
This post is brought to you by Mentored. All opinions are our own.When the kids were little, I remember sitting down at the kitchen table with them while they did their homework. I'd offer suggestions when they had questions about how to find an answer to a math problem. I'd point them to the right area of the textbook if they were struggling to define a word. It's a … [Read more...]
The Best Educational TV Shows for Kids
Let's face it: cooking dinner in 30 minutes while kids are around is a challenge for every parent. While we try to limit screen time, we try to involve them in the cooking process, we cannot do it every day. Some days we need to speed up the process so dinner is served at 5.30 because at 6 we need to run to the extracurricular activity. What do you do? You put a kid’s show on … [Read more...]
Creating a Preschool Learning Center in Your Own Home
Thank you QVC for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from QVC, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. With back to school season in full swing, we’ve been focusing a lot on getting our big kids ready for their return to the halls of academia. It’s understandable, they need a lot of supplies and they’re on a strict … [Read more...]
Play & Explore With The *Brand New* iOS Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Read & Learn App
*This post has been sponsored by Oceanhouse Media, but all opinions are my own. Dr. Seuss books have been a staple on our bookshelf for quite some time now. As a kid, I have memories of my mother mixing green food coloring into my eggs so I could have my own green eggs and ham. I always tried to tell her I did not like them, but always caved and ate them. If you too are a fan … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Support Early Childhood Education in Your Community
This post is brought to you by Save the Children. All opinions are our own.Early childhood education is so incredibly important to the future development of our kids, yet so many children don’t have access to it. I remember when Jacob was little, I struggled to keep him in preschool. He started when my finances were better and I was still with his dad. When we separated and … [Read more...]
7 Fun Activities to Develop Speech & Language Skills in Toddlers
Can doing toddler speech delay activities with your child help with their language skills?You bet it can!If you need some help coming up with activities, we’ve got you covered!Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite easy and fun activities that help build language skills!Let’s check them out!Doing activities with your child to help with their toddler … [Read more...]
What To Expect If Your Toddlers Speech Delay Continues Into Preschool
If your child has been slow in speech development, you may be wondering What To Expect If Your Toddlers Speech Delay Continues Into Preschool. While speech delays are common, they are not necessarily an indicator of a larger issue. Many children progress at different levels in their own time. There are some great things to think about and acknowledge, but also some helpful … [Read more...]
What Free Resources Are There for Coping with a Toddler Speech Delay?
Even if you're supermom, dealing with a toddler speech delay isn't really something you can do on your own. I've know speech therapists who actually took their toddlers to OTHER speech therapists, just because it was too difficult to work with their own children in a professional capacity. I do have VERY good news for you, though: many resources for overcoming my son's toddler … [Read more...]
Must Have Back To School Apps For Students
During back to school season, not only do your kids need to have the right back to school clothes, right books and book bags this year, but these Must Have Back To School Apps For Students are a new addition to the supply list! While not every student has access to a smart phone or tablet, those that do will benefit from these handy apps that will keep them on track and … [Read more...]
Is Homeschooling Right For Me and My Child?
There are many parents considering their schooling options right now, because their children will be school age in the fall. Are you one of them? From the local public school, to French immersion, private school, and homeschooling, there is a lot to choose from. You may be asking yourself, "Is homeschooling right for me?"Is Homeschooling Right For Me? Do I have to be a … [Read more...]
i-Mat: My Animal World: A Unique Educational Activity Set for Kids
We received a complimentary i-Mat: My Animal World in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own.My daughters and I had the opportunity to review i-Mat: My Animal World. This unique activity set is both fun and educational. It is also perfect if you have children of varying ages. Alannah, 22 months and Mary-Grace, 4, both had a lot of fun with this educational … [Read more...]
Canada’s Maplelea Doll: Learn and Play with this educational toy
When I was young, I was not interested in our Canadian history classes. I found the lessons quite boring. The teacher was just reading texts and asking us to write notes. Back then, we did not have all these fun educational toys that help kids learn while they play. To help us understand our roots and culture , my mom used to tell us fun stories about our Canadian history. … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Incorporate Math and Science Into Your Child’s Summer Break
Summer months provide a much-needed vacation from the rigors of the classroom, weekly homework, and the 3R’s. of reading, writing and ‘rithmetic. For many, it’s a time for fun, family trips, and kicking back in the sun.Still, even during this time of leisure, a little learning should be factored into the routine to establish and reinforce skills important to your child’s … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Keep Motivated in Summer School
When fall comes around, the leaves start changing colors and falling off the trees and attending classes tends to be second nature for most students. Similarly, after the holidays and the remaining few weeks of the semester, a quick holiday break eventually leaves the students ready for the spring semester. So what happens when it is summer time? How can one maintain the level … [Read more...]