Archive for 'Learning'

Preschoolers, Chores, and Helping Mommy

August 5th, 2008 – 11:22 am Posted by Lisa Stauber

Your baby is growing up. He can walk, talk, and stack blocks. He’s fully capable of helping out now, too!

Giving preschoolers chores is good for their self esteem. They become contributing members of the family, and most little ones love to help out. Imitation comes naturally, and you’ll be providing valuable life skills while spending [...]

The Green Hour

July 22nd, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Lisa Stauber

Children today spend a majority of their time in climate controlled environments. Their days are structured and scheduled, and they’re lacking in time to daydream or catch their breath. They’ve lost touch with nature, with the rhythms of the seasons and of life.

Experts are begging parents to let their children outdoors to play, discover, [...]

The Power of Reading

April 9th, 2008 – 6:33 pm Posted by LJ Dovichi

I love to read and when I had my son, I stocked up on lots of children’s books so I could impart my love of reading onto him. When he was three months old, we started with cloth picture books, the ones that crinkled and beeped with chewable corners. I would patiently turn the pages [...]