It’s never too early to start helping kids learn to pitch in around the house. We are a family and we share the responsibility of keeping our home tidy, clean, and organized. In the words of Daniel Tiger, “Everyone is big enough, big enough to do something.” Ever since my daughter was one year old,Continue reading “Even small hands can be helping hands”
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Dental Hygiene Part 2: Flossing
Flossing is tricky to teach to a toddler, so I wanted to find a fun way to help my daughter understand how to do it properly and practice. Here’s what we used: Construction paper (pink for the mouth and red for the tongue) Scissors Black marker Glue (I used a glue gun, but white glueContinue reading “Dental Hygiene Part 2: Flossing”
Raising Friendly Flyers
Flying with young kids can be exciting and challenging; it’s also a great opportunity to encourage courteousness. Here are some of our family’s habits when flying: Take a moment to smile and say “hi” to the flight crew as we board; it’s a simple gesture that is often overlooked Use our “library voice” to beContinue reading “Raising Friendly Flyers”