Raising a Wild Child
byI tried to remember what some of my favorite toys were the other day. And aside from a handful of basic things like blocks…
Crunchy Parenting
An Invitation to Play
bySometimes my son gets “stuck” in his play. He recreates the same scenarios over and over again, which can be age appropriate and beneficial….
Review: EZPZ Mat
byWe ordered two EZPZ mats: the EZPZ Mini Mat in Coral and the EZPZ Flower Play Mat. This is a review of both. Both…
Teaching Kids Gratitude
byFor kids in particular, the holidays can mean making gift wish lists and a shiny new pile of presents. With all the consumerism going…
The Battery-Free Gift Guide for Kids
byThe holidays are here! Wondering what to get the kids for the holidays? I’ve put together a simple list of battery-free toys for every…
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
byI was a picky eater. Very picky. I had a long list of unacceptable foods and a short, reliable list of foods I would…
Too Much Screen Time
byThe other night we put a classic children’s movie for Dominik to watch for the first time: “My Neighbor Totoro”. Of course, he absolutely…
The Value of Free Play
byThese days, kids schedules are fully packed. Even if it’s just a few after school activities, they often fill up a child’s hours pretty…
A Green Halloween
byEvery store I go into is packed with Halloween items and pumpkin products. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I get giddy each time…
8 Ways to Boost Your Family’s Immunity
byWith both the start of school and flu season around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss boosting immunity…