What to look for when selecting baby toys this holiday season
It’s almost Christmastime! (And Hannukkah, and Kwanzaa, and Festivus, and any holiday you celebrate!) And you know what that means… we are all gonna be buying toys for our toddlers and babies! But what should you look for when you…
Tips for enjoying a walk with your baby or toddler
One of my favorite things to do is go on a walk. We are fortunate to live in an exceptional area, where the beach and the countryside are minutes from our front door. Papa and I are both avid walkers,…
What to do with your baby all day
A good friend of mine from back home recently emailed me a question that inevitably crosses all minds of new mamas: What am I supposed to do all day with my baby? (My friend, D, is mama to a 6-month…
Easy ways to enjoy doing housework—with your children!
You’re in for a treat today. Following my article on executive function skills and how we can help our children to develop them, my dear friend, Daniela of My Pretty Good Home, has very kindly written a post for us…
How executive function skills play an essential role in your child’s life
Have you ever heard of executive function skills? I’m sure I didn’t before I became a mama! Everyone has executive function skills. They are, essentially, what allow us to function in life! But we each have more or less developed…
Learn French With These Free Online Resources for Parents and Kids
You’ve probably heard that speaking a second language is like exercising a muscle: you use it, or you lose it. I hear from so many people who studied French, whether in high school or in college. They regret that their…