Whether your child loves parties or is overwhelmed by it all, here are children's books about birthday parties to prepare for the day. Whether your child can't wait to go to a party or must be coerced to go ("There will be cake!"), these children's books about birthday parties just might let him know that parties are fun. Because here's a shocker: Not every kid likes birthday parties. Some might be downright opposed to this whole birthday party business. Maybe your child likes attending birthday parties but dreads having one thrown for himself. The idea of being the center of … [Read more...]
25 Fun Outdoor Activities for 3 Year Olds
Looking for fun, outdoor activities for 3 year olds? Check out these fun ideas for your next outing with your toddler or preschooler! For someone who has yet to go camping for fear of the bathroom "amenities," I still love the outdoors. Even living in an apartment didn't stop me from finding outdoor activities in our city, from hiking to the beach and even our local park. Now that we've moved and are surrounded by hiking trails (not to mention a backyard), being outdoors has become easier. I want my kids to feel the same way about the outdoors. Even when they were toddlers and … [Read more...]
Art Supplies for 1 Year Olds They’ll Actually Use
Gather art supplies for your 1 year old to nurture creativity! Here are the best non toxic arts and crafts supplies and toys for toddlers. Comic books, handmade puppets, decorations for the home. These are some of the creations my kids have made out of miscellaneous art supplies we have lying around the house. Art has been a part of their everyday agenda, even when they were toddlers who could barely hold a pencil. Their art experience was further cemented when they went to a Montessori preschool. Every week, they'd come home with a project that we'd hang and display on the wall. I'd … [Read more...]
12 Ways You’re Already Practicing Montessori Parenting Without Even Realizing It
Did you know you're likely practicing Montessori parenting without realizing it? Here are 12 ways you're using the Montessori methods at home. Even when they were five-years-old, I would still brush my twins' teeth. Whenever I could, I'd go straight to brushing their teeth, assuming that I could do a better job of preventing cavities. Not to mention that I could do it 10 times faster if I squeezed the toothpaste, filled their cups, and brushed their teeth than if I left the job to them. My husband, though, had no time for that. Whenever it was his turn to bathe them, he'd say, … [Read more...]
Children’s Books about Spring Certain to Celebrate the Season
Ready to welcome spring? Check out the best children's books about spring to read with your child. They're the perfect picture books for springtime! "I ordered our second garden bed," I told my family. Despite the fun and festivities of winter, one anticipation as the cold season draws to an end is the coming of spring. Pleasant weather, more sunshine, and of course, gardening in our yard. Because even we Los Angelenos still struggle through the cold days and nights of winter, when it's too cold to plant anything new. That's why when the weather warms and spring is in full swing, so … [Read more...]
Children’s Books about Valentine’s Day
A comprehensive collection of children's books about Valentine's Day, including favorite characters! Perfect to read with your kids for the holiday. Valentine's Day. A holiday both adults and kids celebrate, but in different ways. While parents head to dinner and bring flowers, kids pass out candy grams, Valentine notes and dress in red during school. This year, Valentine's Day looks a bit different for many of us. Some are dressed and ready to go... to the kitchen for a dinner "date." Kids are making Valentine's Day crafts at home instead of passing out cards and trinkets at … [Read more...]
Children’s Books about Colors
Is your child learning about colors? From Dr. Seuss to Pete the Cat, check out these children's books about colors your child will love. He'll think this is cheesy, I thought. I had just borrowed Press Here by Herve Tullet and began reading it with my then-toddler. The book is all about interaction, from shaking the red, yellow, and blue dots off the page to blowing them away. But I was surprised—not only did he pressed here and there, he shook and blew those dots away. Books are like that, which is why I love sharing my favorites with you. In this article, I list all my favorite … [Read more...]
The Best Children’s Books for Story Time
Looking for picture books to read aloud at circle time? These children's story time books to read aloud are sure to entertain kids! "I want you to be the Home Reading Parent," my first grader told me. I figured his teacher had told the class about the vacant spot and asked their parents if they were interested. But when he asked me a second time, I wondered if I should give it a shot. "Okay, I'll email your teacher," I said, "but there's a chance another parent has already asked." Except later that night, I received a response from the teacher, delighted I had volunteered. The job … [Read more...]
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