Early Childhood

Learning to Read in Unexpected Places: Noah’s Reading Journey

“Embark on a captivating journey into early reading skills with Noah. Explore the magic of a child learning to read, from unique experiences in laundromats to insights on memorization and fluency. Discover valuable recommendations for children’s books and leveled readers. Join us in nurturing a love for reading in your little one’s developmental adventure.”

Affordable (and Quality) Prizes You Actually Want in your Toddlers Prize Box

If I had a dollar for every time I do something with Noah that I swore I’d never do, I’d be rich.  A toddler potty?  No way!  How was that better than washing out his cloth diapers? Well, here we are with not just one but three toddler potties.  A prize box?  I definitely envisioned a prize …

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5 Best Montessori Toys for Advanced 1 – 2 Year Olds

What is Montessori? Montessori is an education philosophy that focuses on developing natural interests through self-directed learning rather than formal teaching methods.  Where does Montessori come from? Montessori method was developed in the early 20th century by an Italian physician, Maria Montessori, for childcare center in San Lorenzo.  The center served severely disadvantaged and disabled …

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Toddler Activities: Cardboard Box Coloring

We’re stuck inside again.  It’s finally a bit sunny, but the California wildfires are wreaking havoc on our air quality, so I’m keeping Noah inside for the day.  Noah lives for the playground and loves to be outside, so keeping him entertained inside can be a struggle.   To keep him entertained for the day, we’re …

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Growing Up: Developmental Leaps at (almost) 11 Months Old

After Noah’s birthday invitations sat in the diaper bag for more than two weeks, I finally put them in the mail today. Mailing his invitations somehow made his approaching birthday so much more real. Turning one means he will officially leave babyhood behind; he’s graduating to toddlerhood. But, in so many ways, I feel as …

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