Every child develops at a different pace. I think this is the top piece of advice all pediatrician's give when parents are unsure if their child isn't developing as quick as someone else's child. We all know of a friend who knows a child who crawled at 3 months, walked at 6 months, and was potty trained by a year. These are all unusual ages to reach those milestones, but for some reason, we think there is something wrong when our baby doesn't ...
Apps
The Curious World App Let’s Kids #TapIntoWonder #ad
If there's one thing I've learned about apps, it's that kids get bored easy. Apps that change as much as they do are ideal, and the Curious World app is just that - an app that updates weekly with fresh content so your child doesn't get bored! My 3 and 6 year old both initially fell in love with a familiar face on the Curious World app- Curious George. But they quickly found things they liked as individuals. My oldest loved the books. Ever ...
Captain McFinn Keeps Boredom Away!
My girls ask me to download new games to their iPads on a daily basis. I typically give in, as most games are free or reasonably priced. My only stipulation for the paid games they request is that they have to have an educational component. I'm all for fun, but learning has to happen too! I know many parents can relate when they watch their children play games- some games are just too advanced for the child. This is why they get bored and are ...
Meet @Sphero!
As kids enter the later years of grade school, they are introduced to the world of technology, coding, and computers. Sure, kids get a lot of experience with technology before this age, but schools start teaching classes with background information. Sphero SPRK is a unique learning tool for technology that incorporates technology learning with fun. I remember when I was growing up in a world of new technology where owning robots ...
My Favorite Apps for Staying Organized
As the new school year begins, staying organized is my top priority. I rely on my phone a lot and various apps to help me stay on track, and I'd love to share some of my favorite apps with you. Saving money and sifting through weekly circulars is something I do every Thursday. As soon as those weekend flyers come in, I'm already looking through my go-to shops and making lists that I hope I won't forget about. And then I lose my list, ...
Learning about Dinosaurs on the Dino Tales App!
When it comes to incorporating technology into learning, I've become a big advocate. I see it with my own kids- they can learn so much from various learning apps and apply that knowledge to their daily lives. I monitor everything they play and limit screen time to 30 minute increments. There are some days they spend more time in front of their devices than I like to admit, but we all have our off days when we just want to relax and play an ...
Creating Tracks With Crayola DJ from @LegacyGames
I'm still trying to figure out where my oldest daughter got her artistic tendencies from. My husband and I didn't stick with music or art long enough to develop our skills. My daughter, on the other hand, seems to have been born with this natural ability to excel in music, dance, and art, so this summer I plan on fostering her creativity by signing her up for those art and piano classes she's been asking for. When it comes to the apps on her ...
A Visit with Doctor on Demand is What We Needed to #FeelBetter #Sponsored #IC
We are in the middle of cold and flu season and my kids just can't seem to catch a break with these childhood illnesses. Just two weeks ago, my youngest child had a mystery virus that spiked 104 fevers every night for 4 nights. During the day she was happy, playing, and her typical mischievous self. At night, her fever rose, and even with her doctor's advice to alternate fever reducers, we were unable to bring her fever below 102 for hours. I ...