As we count down the days until Christmas, we continue to bring you more gift giving suggestions. As previously mention in other posts, one of the best you can give a child is the gift of reading. Books make wonderful gifts for children. From the creators who brought us “Lost my Name” and “The amazing […]
Personalized gifts for dad and child from Penwizard Limited
Many parents know that reading to your child daily increases their literacy, but it also allows for a time when both parent and child can bond together. Today, more and more, fathers are beginning to realize the need for bonding with their children early in their child’s life. When my now adult children were growing […]
Easter books for preschoolers
Easter is almost here. Why not enjoy the weeks leading up to Easter with one of these festive Easter books for toddlers and preschoolers from Penguin Random House. For children aged 2 to 5, The Bunny Hop by Sarah Albee (Author), and Maggie Swanson (Illustrator) is a sweet tale told in rhyme. “Early one Easter […]
Valentine’s Day books for toddlers & preschoolers
Valentine Day is almost here. Before the big day, why not grab one of these books from Penguin Random House and spend some heartfelt time reading together with your littlest loved ones. If your young children watch Sesame Street, they will particularly enjoy this Valentine’s Day board book. Elmo, is trying to find out who […]
Curious George 70th Anniversary Edition
I have some fond memories of Curios George first readers when I was in public school some 40+ years ago — which goes to show that some classics are still loved today as they were back then. Now the tradition carries on with my 3 year old, who too has fallen in love with the […]
Tug and the Tooth a New Tradition
Losing a first tooth is a huge milestone for children. Pretty much everyone can remember the excitement of losing a tooth when they were a child. “Tug and the Tooth” is a new Tooth Fairy tradition that supports and celebrates children as they go through the timeless experience of losing their baby teeth. Tug and […]
Peppa Pig Cold Winter Day
For anyone living with someone under five years old, Peppa Pig will be very familiar. For those unfamiliar, Peppa Pig is a four year old pig with a very loud oink. She lives with her two year old brother George, Mummy pig who works at home on her computer and Daddy pig who works as […]
Pajama Monsters – Helping kids to not be afraid of the dark
Bedtime fears – the dark, monsters under the bed, and sleeping alone – are all common fears for young children. To my 34-month-old daughter the monster that lives in the dark is very real. As parents how do we handle monster fears? Today’s Woman reviewer, Tanya swears by Monster spray. She told me to grab […]
A Different Kind of Safari
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the gift of reading. I have recently had the pleasure of reading a wonderful book, “A Different Kind of Safari”, with my seven year old daughter. This book is not only very well written, but also a great teaching tool. The book is 32 […]
Story of Squirt the otter
The story of Squirt the otter by Tracy L. Mikowski is heartfelt true story of an orphaned otter that with the help of others found happiness. The author, Tracy L. Mikowski, wrote this book first hand as she was the actual person to rescue and take care of Squirt. The story begins with Squirt, the […]
Writing Journal- the perfect gift
While the blogosphere may have has reinvented the Internet and revolutionized how the ordinary person communicates with the world, adolescents and adults are still turning to a writing journal to organization their thoughts. For centuries, Journals have been used as a form of emotional release. Writing can do wonders for ones health. Are you aware […]