One Two Tie My Shoe
Getting ready to buy shoes with laces? If it was totally up to me, I would always stick to velcro strap shoes, why bother with complicated laces? But as a responsible parent, it is up to me to teach my tots to tie shoe laces. I just don’t want to deal with dangerous tripping laces … Continue reading “One Two Tie My Shoe”
My Mommy’s Tote
You never leave home without your tote, well, you really shouldn’t leave home without this tote for your tot. It is a book and a tote bag all in one! It is the most creative and adorable concept for a book. I have seen their previous version, My Granny’s Purse, but HELLO, this makes more … Continue reading “My Mommy’s Tote”
Chinese and Arabic Blocks
Nothing like good old fashion blocks. In fact, my pediatrician made me get some for my tots, especially for my child that has ADHD. And it is truly amazing how long they can spend playing with the blocks. And now that my 4 year old is spelling out words, it’s a whole new activity. So … Continue reading “Chinese and Arabic Blocks”
I Can Build Simple Words
My daughter has this set at school and it has been an incredibly tool to help her learn to spell. There are simple 3 letter words with a corresponding picture on nice thick stock cards, one side has the entire word spelled out and the other side has one missing letter. You use the side … Continue reading “I Can Build Simple Words”
Wooden See Thru “Piggy” Banks
Teach your tots to save. Or for that matter, teach yourself how to save =) OK, I was talking to myself! I have a traditional piggy bank for my tot but I realized how abstract it is because you toss money in it but you don’t see progress. These see thru banks are not only … Continue reading “Wooden See Thru “Piggy” Banks”
I Did My Chores – Parent Aide
Are you tired of your own voice when asking your tot to do “chores”? I don’t even mean actual chores like washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning windows and mopping the floor. Just simple basics, all time favorites, like “Put away your toys!”, “Pick up your clothes” and “Go brush your teeth”. I saw this “I … Continue reading “I Did My Chores – Parent Aide”