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If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

Fairytales and Fables

Reading fairytales to our children allows them to use their imagination and escape into a different world. Children get learn different lessons when they are read fairytales. Fairytales are those great stories from childhood that feature magical creatures and themes of good vs evil. They originate from folklore. They are often passed down through the…

Humming bird

Hummingbird fly You may reach the sky Flitter and flow Going high and then low Dodging to and fro Buzzing and gliding You’re often seen yellow, red, purple and emerald green scales reflecting light and shiny Oh, so delicate and tiny This poem is not to be copied or reproduced in any form.

Winter Time

Children frolic, sled and make snow men Snowballs piled in groups of ten A white landscape stretched across the land Children building forts across the snow band Girls gliding across the snow and ice rink Boys testing the lake hoping not to sink Snowball fights and long winter nights Wearing winter coats, hats and mittens…

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  • When you are a parent there are certain milestones that your children should reach at certain ages. It’s good to know what those milestones are for your children to reach. Your pediatrician is also a great guide for figuring out what milestones should be reached and whether your child has reached them. One milestone that…

  • When you bring home a new baby and want your baby to sleep through the night. The trials and tribulations of getting them to sleep through the night can be challenging. I raised two boys and my first son it was difficult to get him to sleep through the night. He would wake up at…

  • I remember when I first bought a car seat for my kids. I was sure to follow on the rules in order to keep my kids safe. One year the car seat was facing one way the next it was facing the other. Alot of rules and regulations to keep up with. The latest information…

  • Things move so quickly in public schools anymore. I worked as a substitute teacher for several years in elementary schools and discovered that kindergarten is like first grade now. Who would have thought that we would be pushing our children so much to succeed and not allowing them to be children as much. It seems…

  • Many little children love to play with teddy bears and tea sets. Teddy bears can be wonderful toys for children to play with and can bring the value of comfort to children. A teddy bear can be cuddled with when children are sick. They can serve as a companion for children going on a trip…

  • When you read books to children it not only helps them to learn but fosters a love of reading. Children when read to learn many different skills. Reading with a child sitting in your lap can strengthen the bond with your child. When I child sits on your lap or next to you this fosters…

  • I often wonder what happened to the world that we used to live in. It seems almost everything is replaced by technology. We are raising children in an age where some rarely even go outside to experience the joys of playing in the fresh air. Learning to ride a bike, fish in the creek, play…

  • Do you remember the saying growing up that goes stick and stones may break my bones but, words will never hurt me? Well, I’m here to tell you that adult that overlook this kind of behavior in kids are actually condoning it. I hear it too many times having had children and worked in public…

  • Tinker toys are great things for kids to have as toys. There are many skills that tinker toys can develop. The first skills they develop are fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. When playing with tinker toys children learn about things such as balance and stability as they build structures. Creativity and imagination can…

  • Children during the summertime can often become bored when not in school. There are some really great inexpensive things that you can do to keep them entertained. Bubbles are a great Dollar Tree find, or you can make your own by using dish soap. Recipes for bubbles can often be found online if you go…