“Life is one grand sweet song, so start the music.” – Ronald Reagan Music is important for and to children for many reasons. Music, in fact, is with them even before they are born—beginning in utero with the beat and rhythm of Mom’s heart and then, once they are born, they are exposed to the… Read more »
Rocking Paper Shark Family
It’s time for an adorable wobbling craft – let’s make Baby Shark’s family, as seen on Caitie’s Classroom! Baby Shark, Mama Shark and Papa Shark, Grandma Shark and Grandpa Shark aren’t only easy to create but they are even more fun to play with. Give them a gentle push and they will rock right and… Read more »
How to Handle Sugar in the Diet : a Sticky Subject Simplified
Marshmallow peeps, pastel covered candies, and Cadbury eggs are all around us at the grocery store. Ironically, it is also National Nutrition Month and a time of year when registered dieticians make a point to help teach the public how to make more informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits. With… Read more »
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes featuring Tobee!
Did you know today is National Sloppy Joe Day? Sloppy Joes aren’t just for the meat eaters. It’s such a versatile meal that can be replaced with chickpeas, grains, or even lentils to make a hearty, vegetarian-friendly dinner that you and your kids will love. Turn them into Tobee, and now you have a home run… Read more »
Food Chain Nesting Dolls
When the Sailor Went to Sea, she saw lots of animals, some of which eat each other. Here’s an activity inspired by Russian nesting dolls to show you who eats whom. You need: this PDF, printed out scissors glue or tape Cut out the templates and glue or tape them into rings. Now they… Read more »
How to Handle a Picky Eater: Where to Start When You Already Feel Stuck
In all of the areas of parenting that we are able to prepare ourselves pre-kids, one that we often find ourselves at a loss about is how to handle picky eating. We hear, read, and see so much out there about introducing solids and how to transition our children to table food. The challenges often… Read more »
Tip the Balance towards Readers
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin This quote is all parents really need to know to encourage their young children to become readers. Parenting is a hands-on endeavor so involve them in the learning-to-read-process, by engaging with them, verbally and through play! When… Read more »
Bumble Nums Pancakes
Today is Pancake Day! Also known as Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, this tradition dedicated to everyone’s favorite breakfast food is observed on the Tuesday that falls forty days before Easter. To celebrate, why not join us in making some Bumble Nums inspired delicacies featuring everyone’s favorite chefs – Humble, Stumble and Grumble. We know… Read more »
From Scary to Safe: How Parents Perceptions Towards Peanut Butter are Changing
Many parents are confused about when to start solids, what foods to start with, and how to safely do so, especially in order to minimize the risk of their child developing a food allergy. To further the confusion, food-related parenting advice is not “age old” wisdom that we can rely on being passed down from… Read more »
Noodle Apple “Cookie” Slices
Did you know today is National Peanut Butter Day? To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we’re making the healthiest “cookies” in town! All you need are apple slices, a good slather of peanut butter, and some fresh fruit. Before you know it, you’ll have a fun snack in the shape of Noodle, from Super Simple Songs’… Read more »
