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Back to School: Tips to Help Kids (and Parents) Prepare for Kindergarten

August 25, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 9 Comments
Back to School Tips

My son completed Kindergarten last school year. I was so excited for him to attend full day Kindergarten as I am not one of those moms that wants her kids to stay home forever. I believe my children need and long for the challenges and experiences provided at school. Although I provide a great deal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Parenting Tagged: back to school, Kindergarten, preparing for school, Ready for School

Mommy Rant: Please Stop Judging the Way I Choose to Raise MY Children

August 24, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 10 Comments
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You let them go to bed at what time? You allow them to eat that? He still sleeps in the bed with you? She still wears diapers? She is watching TV again? These are just some of the questions we hear each day as parents. You know what I’m talking about. The looks at the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting, Special Needs Tagged: mommy rant, parenting

My Forever Pet, My Forever Friend…Until We Meet Again

August 23, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Angel-1

She was a 4 pound little furball full of energy and spunk. She captured my heart the moment I saw her, and I knew she was mine the second she was placed in my arms. My first baby, my dog, Angel. Angel was the perfect dog, well at least in my eyes. She loved me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: having a pet, loss of pet, pet owner, pets

10 Ideas for Family Bonding

August 22, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 5 Comments
10 Ideas for Promote Family Bonding

How much time does your family spend together? The world is no longer the way it used to be where families eat dinner together each night and enjoy quality time together every weekend. Today, many households consist of two working parents, which makes quality family time difficult. In my house my husband and I often … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: child development, family bonding, parenting help

Educational Benefits of Aquariums

August 20, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Educational Benefits of Aquariums

“Every time you dive, you hope you’ll see something new – some new species. Sometimes the ocean gives you a gift, sometimes it doesn’t.” – James Cameron The director of Titanic, James Cameron, directed a sleeper film many years before his blockbuster called Abyss. In this science fiction film, he takes the viewers to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Travel Tagged: aquariums

Ready, Set…Play! The Benefits of Open-Ended Play at Home

August 19, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Ready, Set...Play

Today kids are so scheduled, bouncing from one activity or event to another, that we often forget how important it is to let our kids just play! I have to admit I am guilty of this at times. I am so busy trying to make sure my kids are engaging in fun experiences and programs … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Parenting Tagged: child development, education, learning through play, open-ended play

Mom to Mom: Advice for New Moms

August 18, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
MOM TO MOM_Advice for New Moms

Photo Credit: Kristina Britt Photography Every day parents question themselves and their parenting style. Every mom and dad have their own beliefs and preferences and should not be judged for them. (Well, there are a few exceptions but I will not share those opinions here.) “Parenting is learning on the go,” as recently said by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: new moms, newborns, parenting, sleeping

Disney Junior Channel: Where the Magic {and Learning} Begins

August 15, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Disney Junior

Disney Junior is a channel dedicated to the littlest of Disney fans! It offers nonstop interactive, educational and enjoyable television options that even parents will fall in love with. From Mickey Mouse to DocMcStuffins to the Octonauts, Disney Junior has something for everyone! Now, I want to start off by saying I don’t promote nonstop … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education Tagged: Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Kids Television, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Octonauts, Special Agent Oso

Summer Sensory Learning

August 12, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
summer sensory learning

Did you know that babies absorb information by utilizing all their senses? It is not uncommon to see a baby chew on an object to better understand that item. As they mature, they further explore utilizing other senses. This information provides them with feedback that helps them to better understand the world that surrounds them. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Homeschool Activities, Learning Through Play, Sensory Learning Tagged: child development, education, learning through play, make your own toys, sensory play, special education, special needs

Disney Mania at Blogger Bash NYC

August 12, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Disney at Blogger Bash

In full disclosure, this post is not sponsored but does contain affiliate links. Elsa, Olaf, Mickey, Minnnie, Doc McStuffins…They all made their appearance at Blogger Bash NYC! As a Disney enthusiast, okay you got me, HUGE Disney fan, I was so excited to see, learn about and play with some amazing new Disney products. From … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play Tagged: Blogger Bash, Disney, Just Play, Mickey, Sweet Suite, Uncle Milton
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