Busy parents on-the-go are always looking for ways to make going out with kids easier. Going out by myself with 2 young kids, was always a little difficult for me. Keeping one hand on my busy toddler while carrying the baby’s car seat was (on a good day) a challenge — never mind those moments [...]
5 things to consider when purchasing shoes for your child Are they easy to put on? I’m all for raising an independent child, but when it comes to waiting for my girls to tie their shoes I sometimes catch myself trying to rush them. The new Palladium shoes we received for Kate solved that problem [...]
My 7 year old daughter had a blast making these DIY Musical Instruments from Green Kid Crafts. If I’d ask her what things she really liked, crafts, music and caring for the environment would be at the top of her list. Most children love music, and being exposed to music is great for kids. Not [...]
In the world of technology it’s sometimes toys without batteries (gasp) that help keep a child’s imagination alive. 5 Tips on raising an imaginative child 1) Encourage Pretend Play – Both of my daughters love to play, they have had imaginary friends and are often captured in a magical world of play. We encourage our [...]
5 Tips for Parents On-The-Go #1. Pack extra clothes ~ and NOT just for the kids. ~ Being out-and-about with the kids often means stopping for meals or a quick sanity smoothie break for Mom. Whether your little one spills your smoothie all over themselves or they manage to have a major diaper blow-out, extra [...]
Fisher-Price is a well recognized brand in the homes of parents with little ones. It does not surprise me that Fisher-Price is launching their Fisher-Price Favourites campaign. The Fisher-Price Favourites line includes 5 pieces of baby gear and 7 toys (which I will write about next month) for a total of 12 items that have [...]
I have been a fan of Newmark Learning since I first heard about their huge selection of books and resources for parents and educators. I love reading and I want my girls to grow up loving to read. 3 Tips to help children develop a love for reading 1) Create an inviting reading area My [...]
Mommy Moment is excited to bring you a FANTASTIC giveaway, perfect for those who love and use quality baby gear. This spring, you can own the newest arrival in the baby gear world. The newly hatched STOKKE Scoot Stroller, comes from the luxurious Norwegian baby gear brand that first came onto the stroller scene in 2003 [...]
Peekaboo…This is something many parents and early years childhood educators hear all the time. Peekaboo is a great way to explore and see the world around them. It is also a great way to learn more about that world. That is the motivation for the Guidecraft Peekaboo Lock Boxes. These 6 blocks are equipped with [...]
Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month everyone! Earlier this month I had the privilege of attending the xylitol seminars in Cancun, Mexico. I’ve been back for just over a week and I still have not processed everything I learned. The conference was incredible and I learned about the many health benefits of xylitol. Every month [...]
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