In full disclosure, we were provided the Splish Splash Sink and Stove in exchange for our honest review. This post also contains an affiliate link. We all know that kids love to play, but teaching them to clean is a whole other story. What if I told you there was a toy that teaches kids … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to this production in exchange for our honest review. Inspiring, Creative, Touching Those are the words that come to mind when I think about the new show And Then Came Tango, a world premiere production at The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey (located in Netcong, NJ). … [Read more…]
As parents, we make many decisions including what and how many toys to incorporate into our homes. One of the staples toys in many households is the play kitchen which makes absolute sense as we eat several times a day and children are fascinated with activities that adults do. How many times have you caught … [Read more…]
While I easily can appreciate art, music and literature, it has not been easy for me to have a genuine interest in math and science. I took Physics in high school because a friend told me it was interesting and fascinating. After a month, I never took this individual’s advice on course selection again. However, … [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…]
In full disclosure, we were provided with a Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Grill in exchange for our honest review. I have always been a big fan of Little Tikes toys. They are easy to put together, durable and, of course, fun to play with. But did you know that they offer amazing developmental and … [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…]
Happy Pi Day Everyone! Have you ever wondered how you can make this educational day fun for your little ones? Math teacher to the rescue! Not to confuse pi with pie, but I have boiled down the key elements of pi so that they are relate-able to even the youngest children. As even my high … [Read more…]
Everyone sees Magic Kingdom in a different light depending on your age. Regardless of age, however, there are plenty of educational observations to be had. To prove my point I’d like to start by talking about the icon of Magic Kingdom, Cinderella’s Castle. Way back when Walt Disney was buying up a truly decent amount … [Read more…]