“How is this night different from all other nights?” As Jewish people around the world prepare for yet another Passover, many still remain isolated due to the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic stirred dread and forced people to stay home last year. It felt pretty biblical and ironic that we were hit by a plague. And although…
Category: Parent’s Corner
The Importance Of Letting Your Kids Get Messy!
The Importance Of Letting Your Kids Get Messy! I know what you’re thinking… “Heck no not in my house!” But what if I told you know that there are actual developmental benefits of letting your kids get messy! I know first hand as a TYPE A mom, how aggravating it is to have my daughter”s…
Nature is the original paintbox.
Did you know? Nature is the original paintbox. All the colors we use can be found in the natural world and all paint pigments and inks were initially made from natural materials, such as plants and stones. Nature art for kids often combines being outside with physical movement and creative activity. It’s the perfect trio! Some nature art ideas Include: Flower…
It’s a Solid…It’s a Liquid…It’s Oobleck!
The last time we made Oobleck was during our Messy Toddler Tuesday Sensory Art Class. And guess who landed up playing with it the most? The Moms of course!!! What is Oobleck? Before we start let’s talk about just what oobleck is. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, a fancy term for a liquid whose viscosity changes…
The Sweetest Things!
There’s something so special and sweet about creating Valentines with your kiddos. It’s an annual tradition in our house and even though sometimes I wish I could just get myself to buy the store bought stuff and save all the trouble, (thanks Tarjay for all the cute cards) it’s one of those moments that I…
SLIME and the Squishy Science behind the fascination.
Raise your hands if you have a slime obsessed kid/s in your house? Oyyyyyyyy. And unlike other sensory fads like the fidget spinner, Slime isn’t going away anytime soon! Heck, Nickelodein even had a whole Slime City Experience Pop Up come through Atlanta a few months ago, and I know some of us paid a good dollar…
An Invitation to Create Mess Free Art In Your Home
Let’s face it, when you think of art as a parent, what comes to mind? Messy paint brushes spills all over, splatter paint, children covered from head to toe in glitter, your house taken over by globs of paint everywhere! Am I right? How many times have you heard the benefits of letting children engage…
Listening & The Talking Stick
THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING You guys, I don’t know about your household, but as much as I dream about it being quiet and orderly and my children being perfect and the laundry and dishes being miraculously put away, my house is none of those things. I’m working at the studio in the mornings, we’re then…
Summer Camps and dealing with separation anxiety with young children
With summer right around the corner, you might have enrolled your child in several different camps this season. While you might be worried about coordinating pick-ups and drop-offs, your child will be exposed to new environments, caregivers and friends, all of which can sometimes be intimidating for young children and even older ones. Children go…
Summer is here, which camps will you choose?
If you’re like a lot of parents, you’ve probably already spent or are spending a considerable amount of time on the computer doing your research, making calls and talking to friends just so you can line up a fantastic Summer for your child! With so many different camp options around town, sleep away, and day…