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Confetti Carrot Muffins for All Ages (RECIPE)

October 17, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

'Tis the season for root vegetables, apples, squash and gourds. Here's a recipe that will please all members of your family, even hungry babies.  FAMILY FOOD TIP: Use mini muffin tins for a kid-friendly breakfast or perfect lunchbox-sized snack. Also, try multi-colored carrots if you can find them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Parent Tagged With: after school, babies, baby food, baby led solids, baby led weaning, baked goods, baking, carrots, coconut oil, healthy, healthy snacks, kid snacks, kids, kids cooking, muffins, recipe, snack, solid foods, whole wheat



DIY for Daddy – A Homemade Father’s Day Gift

June 15, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

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Father's Day is just a few days away! We won't judge if you haven't yet squared away what you'll be doing to celebrate the dads in your life.  Instead, we'd love to offer an idea for a sweet, sentimental homemade Father's Day gift that you can create with your little one for any dad (or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Milestones, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: babies, craft, dads, diy, father, Father's Day, milestones, photo shoot



Great Books for Toddlers

June 6, 2016 by Srikanth Madishetti Leave a Comment

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When choosing reading material for your one-year-old, cater to her budding independence and imagination with books for toddlers that include Velcro® closures, buttons, snaps, ties, and flaps. Any story that encourages interaction will be a big hit. Toddlers are also enthralled by books with mirrors, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Milestones, New Parent, Parenting Tips Tagged With: 1-2 years tips, babies, Best books for toddlers, board books, Book List, flap booiks, prereading, toddler books, Toddlers



Welcome Baby Book Bug: Our Baby Book Reviewer

April 25, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

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Meet Baby Book Bug, our newest - and littlest, book reviewer. His opinions are solely his, and he won't hold back. As parents and teachers, you know that the books you love to read to your kids are not always the books they'd pull from the bookshelf themselves.  Every child has his or her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: adorable, babies, baby books, baby einstein, book reviews, books, cute, Dr Seuss, Infant, Infants, instagram



Dr. Seuss Themed Party Ideas!

February 27, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal 1 Comment

Boys and girls celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday

Dr. Seuss Party Ideas If your little one is a big time Seuss fan and it's his or her birthday, there's so much fun to be had. If you are looking for the perfect way to celebrate with Dr. Seuss themed party ideas, you're in the right place. Here are just a few tips for creating an adorable, tasty, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: babies, Birthday, books, Cat in the Hat, crafts, decorations, Dr Seuss, favors, fun, Games, One Fish Two Fish, parties, party, picture books, pre-k, preschool, Printables, Read Across America, themes, toddler



Five Reasons to Love Elmo (in honor of his birthday!)

February 3, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

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Everyone's favorite furry red monster is turning 3 1/2! In honor of the momentous occasion, we've compiled a list of our top 5 reasons kids (and their parents!) just can't get enough of the little guy.   1. He’s not afraid to try new things. Much like a toddler, Elmo spends his time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family & Community, Fun, Food & Games, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: ABCs, babies, Birthday, books, celebrities, Elmo, friends, happy birthday, milestones, muppets, Parenting, Sesame Street, video



Emotional Rewards of Reading to Your Baby

October 23, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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Congratulations! You and your baby have made it through the first year of late-night feedings and sleepless nights. At 1, your baby is much more aware of the world around him, and the emotional rewards of reading to your baby have evolved. Reading books can continue to be a treasured part of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: babies, bonding, books, Parenting, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, toddler



Emotional Rewards of Reading to Your Baby: 6—12 Months

October 22, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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As your baby goes from being stationary to becoming more mobile and alert, reading aloud offers significant emotional benefits to your child. Reading gives your little crawler, cruiser, or walker an excuse to rest and cuddle at different points in the day. This can help your child come to regard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: babies, bonding, books, Parenting, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, toddler



Emotional Rewards of Reading to Your Baby from Birth

October 22, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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Reading to your baby right from birth can have profound emotional benefits for your little one. And it's never too early to start. Babies thrive on routine and habit. It’s a perfect time to introduce reading as a habitual activity. Helps associate stories with bedtime or naptime, so sharing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: babies, bonding, books, newborns, Parenting, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing



Why Read to Kids: Emotional Rewards of Reading Aloud

October 19, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Why read to kids? The reasons to read aloud to our children are so numerous that we decided to divide them up into different categories. In addition to helping kids' academic skills, there are a whole host of Social and Emotional benefits kids (and parents!) receive from reading together. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, Milestones, Milestones, Milestones, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: 1 year old, 2 year old, 3-year-old, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6-year-old, 7-year-old, 8-year-old, babies, benefits of reading, Emotions, Prenatal, Reading Rewards, Social Development, Social Emotional Development, Toddlers



Using Facial Expressions in Reading to Help Your Child Learn About Emotions

October 6, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

Reading out loud to your child should be fun for both of you! The more personality and drama you can put into your reading, the more entertaining it will be—and the more your child can learn. This is especially true in helping your child learn about emotions. You can help your child develop in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Smart Strategies, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: babies, child’s emotions, Emotions, facial expressions, Feelings, preschool, reading



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