How to Survive a Beach Trip with an Infant & a Toddler — In 5 Simple Steps

July 15, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Vacations with kids can be less than relaxing, so here are some tips to make your beach trip with an infant and a toddler stress-free…or at least a little easier! Very young children become cranky and uncooperative when they’re tired and hungry. So make sure they are still getting what they need while you’re at […]

Activities for Infants 6 to 12 Months — Object Permanence

July 13, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Something you will often see in early childhood education centers is an object permanence box, like the one my very talented husband made for N. Object permanence is the understanding that when an object is covered up or hidden in some way, it hasn’t simply disappeared — it still exists. When an infant understands object […]

Science Experiments for Toddlers — Sink or Float? (With free printable!)

July 7, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ve had this one on my mind for a while, and after seeing the way L was interacting with the objects I put in her water sensory bin, I knew it was finally time! We love water works over here — the opportunity to get wet is more than L can resist, and I figure […]

Summer Crafts for Kids — Coffee Filter Butterflies

June 30, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

We have been all about the butterflies since our trip to the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls last weekend (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!). I can’t remember what we were talking about, but something my husband said reminded me of this craft I know I made when I was a little girl… so I set it up for […]

Activities for Infants 6 to 12 Months

June 21, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

In the past couple of weeks, N has been perfecting her army crawl. We first noticed her crawling when she was chasing a little red ball that kept rolling away from her. It is by far the most motivating object for N, but I’m worried that once her teeth come in (if they ever do!) […]