Dec
19
2013
In recent years, a peculiar character has found his way into homes, mesmerizing young children and adding yet another facet to the "magic" of Christmas. The Elf, the character in question, has been seen getting into mischief and sometimes...
Nov
04
2013
As longtime Chuggington fans, we're no strangers to Brewster, KoKo and Wilson's adventures. In fact, we've hosted a few of our own trainee-themed play dates and parties. I've always loved Chuggington's storylines and the trainees' relevant lessons, which make...
Oct
14
2013
Every Tuesday morning, his smile radiates the minute he sees his developmental therapist walk through the door. Each week, she brings an oversized bag filled with toys, which might as well be magical to my 1-year-old.
As we continue to...
Sep
12
2013
With each Megazord tower, my son stacked a primary-colored Duplo brick on top of another with precision. Like a skilled mason, he took pride in his craft and carefully secured each brick, committing to make each tower taller than...
Aug
05
2013
We sat at my kitchen table on a sunny Spring morning. A pair of child developmental professionals contracted by the state sat before me as my 16-month-old zeroed in on their stack of papers with the hopes of crumpling...
Jul
29
2013
Raising my family in the Northeast, but with strong ties back home to Virginia Beach (almost 400 miles away), we typically find ourselves making a long road trip several times a year. At this point, I like to fancy...
Jul
01
2013
As Phineas and Ferb famously sing:
There's 104 days of summer vacation
And school comes along just to end it
So the annual problem for our generation
is finding a good way to spend it...
And though we won’t be building a rocket or...
May
28
2013
In the realm of party planning, 1st birthdays can be an overwhelming occasion. For some, the thought of having a party for a baby who won't remember anything seems pointless. For others, celebrating that one-year milestone is just another...
Apr
26
2013
As we endure April showers—and for some, an extended winter—we've been getting creative with playtime, quite literally. Boy or girl, baby or big kid, rain or shine, playtime is inherent—especially after a long winter. Beyond the TV and touchscreens,...
Mar
22
2013
Childproofing is no easy feat for any parent. Not only is it imperative for household safety, but it also helps to maintain sanity as well. Despite all of my concerted efforts to babyproof our home, somehow in the last...