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Mommy Rant: Can I Please Just Have 5 Minutes?

July 30, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
5 minutes please!

I love my children with all my heart and soul, but can I PLEASE just have 5 minutes? It is important for you to know that I am a full-time working mom; however, I do have the summers off. This means I spend every day, all day with my kids. Now, please, don’t get me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: parenting

Learn the Alphabet : Summer Edition

July 30, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
learn the alphabet summer edition

It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning from birth! Aside from reading each night, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Homeschool Activities, Reading Tagged: child development, education, learning the alphabet, letter recognition, preschool, reading, toddler, Writing

Blogger Bash NYC: 7 Brain Boosting Toy Companies

July 28, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Blogger Bash

In full disclosure this is not a sponsored post; however, it does contain affiliate links. I had the honor and the privilege to attend Blogger Bash in New York City on July 17-18, 2014. It allowed me to meet amazing people and learn about fabulous new products for our kids. I was particularly impressed with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: child development, LeapFrog, learning toys, SmartGames, Step 2, toys, VTech

Crystal Springs Resort: More Than Just a Vacation

July 25, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Crystal Springs

This is NOT a sponsored post. Are you looking for an amazing vacation destination that provides more than the traditional pool and game room? Crystal Springs Grand Cascades Lodge located in Sussex County, NJ is not only a vacation paradise, it is also a resort full of adventure and excitement! Grand Cascades allows families to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Family Travel, Travel Tagged: child development, family bonding, Family Travel, Places to See in NJ, traveling with kids

How to Plan an Educational Countdown to Disney World

July 23, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
How to Plan A Countdown to Disney World

Disney Vacation Booked – Check Dining Reservations Confirmed – Check Fast Passes Chosen – Check Now what? As many Disney enthusiasts know, planning a Disney vacation is almost as fun and exciting as the vacation itself! I have always said that vacationing in Disney is an art form. There is so much to know and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Disney, Education, Travel

Healthy Teeth, Happy Kids: Keeping Your Baby's Teeth Clean

July 21, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Healthy Teeth

You endured countless sleepless nights and have been covered in drool. You waited patiently for those little baby teeth to pop through the gums. Sometimes it’s quick, sometimes it takes FOREVER, but once those little pearly whites are here, they are as adorable as you imagined! So how do you keep your baby’s teeth clean? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Parenting Tagged: healthy kids, healthy teeth

10 Brain Boosting Summer Experiences in New Jersey

July 18, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Summer experiences-3

Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, NJ Brain Boosting Events, NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: child development, new jersey activities, new jersey travel, Places to See in NJ, traveling in new jersey

Mommy Rant: "Did you really just say that to MY child?"

July 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 8 Comments
Teachable Moment, Parents

After a frustrating experience I just had at my local library, I felt obligated to talk about it. I am not sure what has happened to respect, compassion and empathy, but these honorable attributes have appeared to escape many people today. What Happened, You Ask? After a fun experience at the library, everyone was leaving … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting, Special Needs

Build, Create, Play: The Benefits of Playing with Building Toys

July 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 15 Comments
Benefits of Building Toys

 We all know that playing with building toys is beneficial for kids but did anyone ever tell you why?  Building toys have significant cognitive and academic benefits for children of all ages. Not only are they fun and exciting, but they help kids develop a wide variety of skills and abilities. They help prepare kids for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: building toys, development, learning through play, Legos

Kids and Science: Fizz, Boom, Read!

July 14, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

Did you know that this year’s summer reading program is all about SCIENCE? Libraries across NJ are getting kids of all ages excited about Science and Reading! Children, teens and adults are encouraged to read all summer long while also participating in fun and interactive Science programs/events at their local libraries. The early literacy and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Reading Tagged: kids and science, science, sciencetellers, summer reading
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