by Sparks | Sep 26, 2014 | DIY, Parenting
Fresh air, colorful leaves, holidays. What’s not to like about fall? Enjoy the season and some special time with your child — these fun, educational activities are easy and require few materials. Real Leaf Tree Drawings Collect leaves. Draw a tree and glue the real...
by Sparks | Sep 18, 2014 | Parenting
Many parents are concerned with raising children and are often looking for parenting tips. Some of the best parenting advice focuses on the area of child psychology. We will be exploring the 5 critical emotional needs of children in our coming posts. Let’s explore the...
by Sparks | Sep 2, 2014 | Parenting
“Mommy, why do you have to go to work?” Ah, the dreaded question for working parents that leave every day. That question creates double the guilt for parents who have the option to stay at home but choose to go back to work. When my two girls were babies, I had no...
by Sparks | Aug 25, 2014 | Parenting
The perfect parent is something we all strive to be, but what is perfect parenting? When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately started thinking what kind of parent I would be and how I would raise my child. Everything from formula vs. breast feeding, cloth vs....
by Sparks | Aug 17, 2014 | Parenting
As a parent, you have an incredible influence on the type of person your child will become. Early childhood is a critical time for development and it is incredibly important to make sure that your child’s needs are met not only at home, but also in their child care...
by Sparks | Aug 8, 2014 | Parenting
August may be vacation time, but it’s also time to think about the new school year. By now, if you have a youngster entering Kindergarten, your new school may have sent you an intimidating envelope full of forms and information. Don’t panic! Here are six easy tips to...