Tech 101 for Toddlers & Preschoolers
As parents, the information on how much screen time (and what kind of screen time) our kids should have seems endless. It’s challenging to...
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Keeping Cool with the Kids This Summer – Area Splash Pads, Sprinkler Parks & Wading Pools
As summer temperatures rise, what better way to get the kids outdoors without overheating than hitting one of the many splash pads,...
Ready, Set, Play Outside!
It took a while, but finally it’s here — perfect weather to visit area playgrounds. Researchers have found that being outside is important for...
DIY Kid-Crafts for Heartfelt Holiday Gifts
My 3 year old receives a lot of gifts throughout the year, and the holidays are no exception. But he does not have as...
Giving Thanks for My Parent Talk Village
“It takes a village to raise a child.” – African proverb My babies, Kiera and Padraig, in 2011. Photo credit: J+R Photography I remember...
Holiday Cheer and Chores
Halloween’s approach marks the beginning of the holiday season for many families. It brings the smell of smoky, crackling fireplaces and cinnamon and apple,...
Dance Classes for Two to Three Year Olds
Ready to enroll your toddler in a dance class? If you have a toddler who loves to move while being creative, silly and social,...
What’s on Your PT Sale Shopping List?
In the weeks leading up to the Parent Talk Used Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale, my living room and dining room become staging areas....
How Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Learn
“Amalie tests the obstacle course she built” by Lars Plougmann Finding the right balance between play-time and academic learning is a problem every parent...
Flying on Airplanes with Young Children
As an A-lister on Southwest (back when that meant taking more than 50 flights per year), I never was overly bothered by a crying...