You may be getting ready to send your sweet, little child to preschool. You have visions of what your ideal preschool looks like--easels, dollhouse, a rack of dress up clothes, kids digging in a sandbox. Unfortunately this ideal is fading fast from … [Read More...]
What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
If you are a early childhood teacher or even parents in search of a preschool, you've probably heard the words Developmentally Appropriate Practice, or DAP. In college, I had to take a full course on DAP and how to write lesson plans to use in an … [Read More...]
A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Christmastime is here! And if I could sum up this review of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas in one sentence, I'd say: Get up off your couch and GO SEE THIS SHOW! No, really, it's a must-see for all … [Read More...]
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Top Gift Ideas for Preschoolers
We are all very busy people, myself included. And the more we dive deeper into the Christmas season, the busier we get. Can I get a witness? You might be like me and struggle with gift ideas for the … [Read More...]
Casper, The Friendly Musical
This past weekend, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati kicked off its 100th season with the performance of Casper, The Friendly Musical. This was the perfect show to kick off the 2019-2020 Mainstage … [Read More...]
Summer Reading Challenge 2019
Reading every day is crucial, but especially during the Summer. If you have school-aged children, they may lose some of their literacy strides from the previous school year if they don't read everyday … [Read More...]
Preschool Camp: Play At Home
Welcome to Preschool Camp: Play At Home, the ultimate summer camp experience that includes preschool camp activities that you can do with your children right at home! I am so excited to provide this … [Read More...]
Preschool or No Preschool
Your child just turned 3 or 4 years old, and now you've come to the popular question of: "Preschool or No Preschool?" You may have talked to other parents about what worked for their child, you may … [Read More...]
5 Kinds of Toys Every Child Should Own
There are an overwhelming number of toys and products for children of all ages, especially preschool age. Of course, most parents have neither the space nor the budget to buy all the latest products. … [Read More...]
Favorite Books of 2018
I am a lover of books. I grew up loving to read, and it continued on into adulthood. But as I became a mom and a teacher, my reading slow down significantly. Can anyone relate? However, in 2018, that … [Read More...]
Free Printable Advent For Kids
My faith is at the forefront of everything I do, and that is no exception at Christmastime. And my love for Advent is greater than any other love. The waiting and the anticipation of the coming of … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Preschoolers
We are all busy people, I totally understand. And the more we dive deeper into the holiday season, the busier we get. Can I get a witness? And that was why I created this Holiday Gift Guide For … [Read More...]
15 Sensory Play Activities For Kids With Autism
Children with autism have dysfunctional sensory system and struggle with processing sensory stimuli. This can be related to variety of sensitivities. Some kids are easily overstimulated by lights and … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Kids’ Cookbook (Review)
Does the idea of having the night off from cooking dinner sound good to you? What about if the kids cook? You must think I've lost my mind, but it can happen! The Ultimate Kids' Cookbook is the … [Read More...]
6 Creative Ways To Save Money On School Supplies
Can you believe it is time to start thinking about Back to School season? Like most parents, just the thought of back to school season might have you feeling slightly stressed. The cost of school … [Read More...]
Ultimate Guide To Potty Training
I am so excited for today's guest post from Megan! She's an incredible mama of 3, and has an amazing insight into all things parenting! She's here to share with us her awesome potty training tips! You … [Read More...]
Best Potty Training Books
Oh boy, it's time to potty train! And it's not always the easiest feat we take on as parents. If you have a toddler that you are getting ready to potty train, here are some of the best potty training … [Read More...]
20 Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Cincinnati
Before I begin, let me just say that I am not a Cincinnati native, nor had I ever visited Cincinnati before living here. However, I was so excited to be able to create this list of the top 20 … [Read More...]