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Monica Fish   Child psychologists and pediatricians have recognized that today’s lack of play contributes to children’s overall lack of well-being. An increased focus on academic activities, overly structured family, school, and extracurricular schedules has led to less playtime for kids. If you’re looking to give your child a strong foundation for academic success, it may be shocking to hear that the best thing you can do is allow them to play more every day. Playing develops strong social skills, which in turn gives them the best footing for learning. It’s been proven that the best predictor of academic performance...

Babies and toddlers learn through hands-on experience. Whether they’re digging in the mud or scooping up water, they’re learning all about the world around them. Sensory experiences give kids a chance to work on budding fine-motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordination, and explore their imagination! Summer is a perfect time to give toddlers sensory play fun. Set up an outdoor sensory spot using a baking sheet or a plastic tub and let your little one dig in. Here you’ll find twelve awesome summer sensory play ideas from mess-free options to extra-affordable ways to keep your little one engaged. photo: Teaching Littles...

The ultimate collection of kids activities just for you! I’m so excited to share with you a new book called The Big Book of Kids Activities! The Big Book of Kids Activities Never again will you hear the all-too-common call of, “I’m bored!” with The Big Book of Kids Activities: 500 Projects That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever, a collection of 500 crafts, games, and activities from top kids activities bloggers. Whether you’re making glow-in-the-dark slime, launching rocket ships, conducting backyard science experiments or playing Family Four Square, there are super fun activities for children aged 3 to 12. This...

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Community Helpers books for kids offer a fun way to learn about these everyday superheroes. Besides it’s cognitive benefits, reading is also great for sparking imagination & creativity, building vocabulary and listening skills. Our list of community helpers books for kids features a wide range – from general books about community helpers for kids to specific community helpers books about doctors, firefighters, vets, postal workers and much more! Table of Contents: General Books About Community Helpers for Kids Community Helpers Books About Firefighters Community Helper Books About Police Officers Community Helper Books About Doctors & Nurses Community Helper Books About Mail Carriers Community...