According to the calendar it has been spring for a little while now, but it is still light jackets and hot coffee for those of us in the Garden State. It is a traditional time for birds chirping, gardening, baseball, and the beginning of sitting outside in the warm rays of the sun. Since the … [Read more…]
We have all heard that being outside in the fresh air has amazing health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that gardening has amazing developmental benefits for kids? I may be very new at this whole gardening thing, but it’s easy to see how beneficial it … [Read more…]
My boys love to build, create and play so we are always looking for new and exciting building toys to help encourage this passion. At Toy Fair NY 2015, I found a building toy that I knew my boys would love and play with for hours! Crystal Color Stacking Blocks by Roylco offers a change … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided Three Little Piggies in exchange for our honest review. The story of the three little pigs has been interpreted and re-envisioned in movies, books and cartoons with each new generation. SmartGames took a story told, read and sung to children and imagined a toy that stimulates logic, reasoning and … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received Crayola chalk in exchange for our honest opinion. Affiliate links are also included. I introduced my kids to sidewalk chalk as soon as their little hands were able to hold it. They loved scribbling, writing and tracing using a variety of colors. Little did they know that they were building … [Read more…]
There are infinite possibilities in the Garden State to introduce your children to cooking that is fun and educational. In 10 Benefits of Cooking with Kids, we explored how math, science, and bonding takes place when we enable our children to participate in cooking and preparation of food which is why even your local library … [Read more…]
As stated in our article, 10 Benefits of Cooking with Kids, engaging kids in the culinary arts helps develop many skills such as independence, fine motor and communication. It’s also a wonderful way for families to bond in addition to encouraging a healthy lifestyle. So how do you introduce your kids to cooking? Some kids … [Read more…]
Did you know that cooking with your kids boosts their development? Stir the pancake mix, measure one cup of water, roll out the dough…all of these cooking tasks help kids develop necessary academic, cognitive and motor skills. I bet that you didn’t even know that each time you let your child help you prepare a … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I was provided with a copy of Wired To Move in exchange for my honest review. We have all heard that boys are different than girls. If you have a boy and a girl, then you know first hand that males and females behave differently, play differently and learn differently. But did … [Read more…]
Like many kids, my boys love to play with my iPad. They watch educational shows, play games, and most recently, they read and listen to stories. One of their favorite reading adventures is Luca Lashes! In our review of Luca Lashes, The Brown Eyed Boy with the Magic Eye Lashes, we discussed how this great … [Read more…]