Recently I posted a video on Facebook of my son reading his first book which resulted in a ton of messages asking how he learned to read. Unfortunately …
Learning
Dr. Seuss Books: Brilliant or Just Plain Nonsense?
When it comes to Dr.Seuss books, parents either love them or hate them. I personally love them, and here is why: I loved reading Dr. …
Educational & Entertaining Television Shows (ages 2-5)
When my children were babies, I didn’t allow them to watch any television because I felt that it took away from active and imaginative play. …
Building Pre-Math Concepts in Preschoolers (ages 3+)
Today my daughter is celebrating 100th Day at school. To celebrate this special milestone in a kindergartener’s life, each student was asked to complete a …
10 Tips: How to Raise a Reader
Two nights ago my daughter read a sentence all by herself for the first time, and left me at a loss for words. I was amazed …
Teaching Your Child to Write
When my daughter was three and a half years old, I attempted to teach her to write her name in preparation for kindergarten, and failed. …
25 Toys I Love (for kids aged 1-4)
There are countless options out there when choosing toys for our toddlers and young children and sometimes you may even feel a bit overwhelmed as …
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Last February I registered my firstborn for kindergarten. It was a very bittersweet moment – I wasn’t sure if Akshaya would be ready by September …