Pretend Play for Toddlers
Imaginary friends are one of the weirder forms of pretend play in childhood. But the research shows that imaginary friends actually help children understand the other people around them and…
Soft Toys
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BEST Young Horse lover gifts
The essential joy of horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and fire Sharon Ralls There are so many toys that…
How to teach kindness and empathy to children through games…
"TOO OFTEN WE UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A TOUCH, A SMILE, A KIND WORD, A LISTENING EAR, AN HONEST COMPLIMENT, OR THE SMALLEST ACT OF CARING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE…
Why should we teach diversity through play?
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by…
I Want to Be a Veterinarian
I wanted to be a teacher. I love children, so I wanted to deal with children. Then I wanted to be a veterinarian. But by the age of ten or…
Shopping for a cause: Gifts, toys and essentials for kids
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good…
Children and Sleep
“Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.”— H. Jackson Brown This page contains affiliate links meaning I may earn a commission if you use them. I only recommend products I use…
My selected Melissa and Doug 2-year-old toys
A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it. Jerry Seinfeld This page contains affiliate links meaning I may earn a commission if you…
Why should we buy Green Toys for our Children?
“It is our collective and individual responsibility … to preserve and tend to the world in which we all live.” —Dalai Lama This page contains affiliate links meaning I may earn a…