My Grandson Is 6 And A Half – Too Young To Be Bullied. According to reports, 20% of all children say they have been bullied. I don’t know why I didn’t think it would affect my grandkids. My grandkids are all under the age of 6 – so I thought they were “too young” to experience it. Wrong. […]
Trisomy 18: Learning to Celebrate the Small Stuff
Our world moves at such a fast pace at times. This is no different when having a child. We anticipate the day they will be born, say their first word, crawl, take their first steps, etc. The day we found out that our unborn son would have Trisomy 18, this idea of thinking completely changed […]
General Principles of Discipline
While every child is different, most children need to be given consistent, clear rules and expectations about behavior. Overall guidelines: The following are some general principles about discipline: Discipline needs to begin as soon as the child is mobile – pulling up and crawling. Young infants rely on their parents to provide a safe environment. […]
Follow the Tracks
All right, friends. It’s winter. Some days are slushy. Some days are slippery. Some days are just plain brown. Before you totally write the season off, though, come down to Fontenelle Forest and discover why winter can be so amazing. You may think that nobody’s moving out here, if you only take a quick 3-second […]
Activities and Games to Improve Balance for Toddlers
Does it seem like your toddler spends more time falling on the ground rather than walking? Kids can be experts at falling down. It doesn’t matter if they are playing their favorite sport or just walking across the room, your kids learn about the wonders of gravity. Movement is a way children interact with their […]
Salt Dough Mosaic Tiles
Inspired by 19th century art and architecture, here is salt dough mosaic tiles activity to inspire creativity with your kids. Rainbow Salt Dough Recipe Mix all of the ingredients, divide the dough in to as many colors as you’d like, add the colorant and then shape anything you desire! Clay will air dry in 24+ […]
