Maybe you like to bake cookies, or plan intricate crafts, but what about the littlest hands that want to get involved in the lesson or craft? If you’re like me, I love seasonal printables and lessons. They’re lifesavers on those days when you want your kids to be creative, but don’t have time to break out the glitter and paint (let alone clean it up).
Before you have kids, you might not recognize the luxury that is dining out with regular straw cups!
Rolling over is an essential skill because it marks the beginning of coordinated, independent movement for your baby. It makes use of every muscle and strengthens their neck…
Fall is the perfect time to break out the hot glue gun, craft paint, and all the construction paper to make fun art pieces and incorporate crafting into educational time.
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Between the spooky movies, decorations, falling leaves, and mountains of candy and sweet treats, you just can’t beat it. And when I say I love the costumes, I mean I LOVE the costumes!
Charlotte employed a three-pronged approach to education stating, “Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life.”
When you first set out to homeschool, you may have an image of the traditional concept of a public school classroom stuck in your head.
Finding the right books for your child or your classroom’s curriculum while taking into account the material, readability, and complexity of the text can be a daunting task.
Understanding ATOS, ZPD ranges, and Lexile levels can feel like reading Latin if it’s your first time diving
One of the most common assessments you might encounter in primary school is the STAR reading level, which is used to determine how adept your child is at reading and comprehending text.
Learning to read by phonics is extremely effective and creates stronger readers than can learn new words on the fly. Over time, they become fluent readers with quick recognition skills.
There is a universal truth that all parents can attest to once they bring their bundle of joy home. And it’s the sudden avalanche of baby supplies that creep into every corner of your home. In the kitchen, the clutter tends to be bottle parts, pumping supplies, plastic dinnerware, and pacifiers.
Soft baby wraps such as Boba, Moby wraps, or even slings can be completely tied and adjusted before you attempt to put the baby inside, which frees up your hands for a safe transfer. Not to mention the fact that they’re much easier to tuck your sleeping baby into and maneuver around the house as they rest.
The short answer is, YES! Of course, then can. However, newborns should be worn with extra care and attention, as their neck strength isn’t developed yet. There are real (and completely avoidable) dangers that newborns can face while in a baby carrier.
When you think of making a DIY baby sling, blankets, scarves, and even tablecloths come to mind. However, have you ever considered using one of your t-shirts? It’s not as crazy as it sounds when you consider most soft baby wraps are made from stretchy cotton or bamboo fabric.
You can use any regular type of scarf or shawl as long as it’s made with a breathable material like cotton or muslin and meets the length requirements for tying. Heavier fabrics like wool and chunky knits, or slick materials like silk, are not ideal.
Before there were baby carriers with all the bells and whistles that you could pick up from Target or order from Amazon, women used linen or cotton. Sometimes these pieces of fabric were specially made to be used as baby wraps. Other times, they were made from sheets or whatever scraps they could find.
At some point, usually around 6 months, you’ll have the option to carry a baby forward (or facing out) in the carrier. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this position?
Have you experienced the joy of your child letting out a blood curdling scream when you attempt to rinse soap from their hair? No? Lucky you. If you answered “yes,” we feel for you and might have an answer.
No day at the pool is complete without some cool toys to toss in the water. Sharks, fish, and water guns are always timeless staples. But we often include mermaids in the mix and rightfully so. Little kids love mermaids!