I was born in Ireland at the time when storytellers came to our home to share a fairytale or two. This in turn gave me and my ten siblings a zest for reading. We took the stories they relayed to their attentive audience as gospel, and incorporated them into our childhood … [Read more...] about Reading Development: Spark the Imagination with a Fairytale
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The Joys of Craigslisting
The Phil & Teds double stroller... ahhh... a dream to steer, simple to fold up and to unfold, and small to store. There just isn't a better stroller on the market, and the price indicates that. Ranging from $600 - $1000+ it is way beyond my price point. However, when I want … [Read more...] about The Joys of Craigslisting
Are You Struggling To Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike?
For years parents have been teaching their children to ride a bike using training wheels. It's a time-honored tradition and for most parents, it's simply the way it's done. Unfortunately, training wheels don't train a child to do much beyond pedaling. What's missing from the … [Read more...] about Are You Struggling To Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike?
Thirteen Water Safety Rules To Live By
Practicing water safety can prevent serious injury or even death.Spring and Summer can be fun. From jet skiing to boating, the rivers and oceans leave us with wide open spaces. With crystal blue waters and the blazing sun, it becomes the perfect day and atmosphere to relax and … [Read more...] about Thirteen Water Safety Rules To Live By
Need to Know: All About Squinkies
What are squinkies? Squinkies are a collectible toy for kids. They are these tiny little squishy toys that come in a plastic egg type container. They are smaller than an inch in diameter, and are made of a latex free plastic. Here are a few of the things that are fun to know … [Read more...] about Need to Know: All About Squinkies
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to