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Miscellaneous tidbits (mostly) related to preschool. Topics in the news, living with preschoolers, traveling with preschoolers, parenting books and advice, goodies for parents, and other diversions.
What do you remember about Easter as a kid? I remember chocolate bunnies, Cadbury eggs and jelly beans. I'm pretty sure I always got one of those shrink wrapped baskets from Walmart, and of course I loved it. Now that I'm a parent, I really enjoy putting together an easter … [Read more...]
A couple of weeks ago there was an article in the New York Times about the widespread need for surgery involving general anesthesia to treat tooth decay in preschoolers. There are a growing number of children as young as 18 months old that have such severe tooth decay they … [Read more...]
We simply love legos at our house. It all started with the duplos, the whole family getting in on building a Duplo mansion or castle. Now that our son is almost 4, we have started collecting the regular legos and OH HOW I COULD PLAY ALL DAY LONG! Note: if you're … [Read more...]
It's the time of year when major retailers are putting out their Holiday Hot Toy Lists. There's a lot of marketing strategy involved, so by no means are these the best or most educational toys of the season, but they will likely be some of the best-selling, and possibly the … [Read more...]
A new study on the effects of fast-paced television shows on preschoolers demonstrates that programs such as Sponge Bob are detrimental to short-term attention and problem solving. A group of 60 4-year-olds were assigned an activity, either watching Sponge Bob, watching … [Read more...]
One print, 2 purposes - make a room pretty and help your kids learn their ABCs. With so many alphabet prints available, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your room and your child's personality. Animal Alphabet Prints Animal Alphabet Collage PrintA roaring good … [Read more...]
Have you heard about the potential benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids for kids? There have been numerous studies on the positive effects Omega-3 acids on both adults and children. Despite the benefits, most modern diets are deficient in Omega-3. Don't worry - there are many … [Read more...]
Bubble Bum is a REAL booster seat that deflates and tucks into a little pouch. And before you think it, Bubble Bum meets all US and European safety requirements, even gaining approval of the "Car Seat Lady." In fact, Bubble Bum has been widely popular in Europe for some … [Read more...]
An article at CNN.com caught my attention today, and it has to do with the television viewing habits of preschoolers and how those habits affect their quality of sleep. It doesn't take a child psychiatrist to conclude that watching violent programs can cause nightmares. … [Read more...]
The best father's day gifts are things Dad wants to play, too, and toys that remind Dad of his own childhood. Inspire play and togetherness with these fun gifts: R/C cars, helicopters, pink convertibles, and the like. I would venture to say most, though not all, dads … [Read more...]
The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio has been putting its seal of approval on children's toys and media since 1998. They don't charge entry fees or take … [Read More...]
My preschooler doesn't really love art. He's more interested in science (especially fire!) and sensory things. So when I saw these melted crayon pictures over at Helping Little Hands, I thought it … [Read More...]
The Kids 1st Shape Puzzle App is a collection of 16 educational puzzles. Puzzles include the English alphabet, safari, musical instrument, and farm, … [Read More...]
Book descriptions clockwise from top left. 1.My Best Friend by Pat Hutchins A little girl invites a talented friend to a sleepover. When the … [Read More...]
It's well established that phonics are essential for reading instruction, but there are many phonics programs available, so how do you choose? Our family has been extremely impressed with Looney Tunes … [Read More...]
A couple of weeks ago there was an article in the New York Times about the widespread need for surgery involving general anesthesia to treat tooth … [Read More...]
What do you remember about Easter as a kid? I remember chocolate bunnies, Cadbury eggs and jelly beans. I'm pretty sure I always got one of those … [Read More...]
Preschool Universe themes are collections of educational preschool activities from all over the web. The activities are classified into one of six … [Read More...]
I think it really helps preschoolers to understand time. Don't you always want to know what time it is? That's because you like to feel in control of … [Read More...]
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