Every Halloween, I always try to incorporate face paint in my kids’ costumes. Face painting is fun. It lets me express my creativity. And it’s a lot safer than Halloween masks, which can limit kids’ ability to see their surroundings — not safe when they’re crossing the street or walking around cars. Up until recently, […]
Continue readingI’ve never been a good sleeper. When I was a child, I refused to take my afternoon naps. Then in university, I started getting insomnia. I knew it was bad if I finished reading a chapter of my history textbook, or praying the rosary, and I was still awake. Nowadays I’m still an insomniac and […]
Continue readingChildren learn through play. Isn’t it wonderful? As they have fun, they’re developing skills and learning about the world around them. Here are some of the reasons why play time matters for your kids. 1. Learning about the World Give a child a cardboard box, and you’ll see creative play at work! A cardboard box […]
Continue readingDo you love eBooks as much as I do? I used to think they could never replace printed books, which I do still love. But eBooks don’t take up space on my bookshelves. When waiting with nothing else to do, I have access to dozens of them through my iPhone or iPad. The best part […]
Continue readingMy munchkin boy is about to begin second grade and to me it feels like he’s leaving the world of early childhood. The article below talks about the social changes that occur in the first and second grade years. They help explain why my baby is turning into a big boy right before my eyes. […]
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