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May 21,2018

Creative, Energetic Fun: Online Activities for Kids to Enjoy When the Rain Starts Falling

During winter’s chill, parents are challenged to keep their kids from spending too much time on the computer or gaming system. Exasperated moms and dads nationwide throw their hands up in resignation as sons and daughters spend hour after hour playing video games, many of them excessively graphic

May 10,2018

Infant and Toddler fun Near the Breakie Bunch

It seems like Winter 2018 could win awards for the longest winter ever, doesn’t it? Although temperatures are finally on the rise, we will probably see some rain and cooler days that leave you yearning for better child and toddler care options. This list of indoor things to do in Clarkston and Wat

April 26,2018

5 Must-Have New Books for Your Baby’s Library

Everyone talks about how important it is to read to your baby (even in utero!), but for new parents, knowing what to read and why to read it can be overwhelming. In this series, we’ll discuss age-appropriate literacy skills and corresponding book selections for infants (birth to age 1), toddlers (

March 21,2018

Helpful Tips for Picky Eating Preschooler and Toddlers

Having a child that turns his nose at all things green can be frustrating. But don’t panic and give up hope yet. Toddlers and preschool-aged children are notorious for being unpredictable with their food choices. Foods are still a new experience for toddlers and preschoolers, so they need to be ex

March 07,2018

Put Your Kids to Work – Age Appropriate Chores for Your Toddler and Preschooler

Having your little one help out with the chores can fill them with a sense a pride and set them up for valuable skills throughout their lives. Children as young as 2 can partake in chores and should be encouraged to help often and routinely. Here are some age-appropriate chores for your toddler and

February 20,2018

Top 5 Travel Tips for Flying with Young Children

Flying with a toddler or preschooler can seem daunting and may be just enough to keep you grounded until they are older. What if they act up or scream the entire flight? While you never truly can anticipate what will happen, you can be ready with an arsenal of tips and tricks to keep your […]

January 30,2018

DIY Brain-Boosting Indoor Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

We have all heard the familiar phrase that learning starts at home. Play is an important role in your child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional development. Through play, your child will learn important problem-solving skills, communication, sensory and interpersonal skills. These are a

January 23,2018

Top Five Pandora Playlists for Your Toddler and Preschooler

Research shows that music provides cognitive and developmental benefits to baby, toddler, and preschool-aged children. Not only is it fun, music is a great way to bond with your child and just put you both in a great mood. By exposing your child to music, you are helping them build motor skills, pra

January 19,2017

Encourage Creativity in 2017

Mother and daughter playing with a balloon.

Many people assume that creativity is an inborn talent that their children either do or do not have: just as all children are not equally intelligent, all children are not equally creative. But actually, creativity is more skill than inborn talent, and it is a skill that parents and early childhood

August 21,2015

Keeping Kids Entertained During the Summer Months

Every parent at least once in their lives has heard those two dreaded words every child mutters: “I’m Bored!” Even the child who is most excited about the end of the school year will not get through the summer break without mumbling that phrase at least once. So what as parents are

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