We are about to enter the second half of December and so far there is still no sign of snowfall in the Willamette Valley. . . well at least not in Marion and Polk counties. I grew up in Alaska where there was a surplus of snow this time of the year (ha! ha!) so […]
Learning
Learning in Line
If your kids are anything like mine…the idea of packing everyone up to go to the grocery store and get the necessities for the next week isn’t always very appealing. From wanting all of the goodies and treats to sneaky hands reaching out of carts to knock food off of the shelves, little ones can […]
Pumpkins Have Seeds of Language
‘Tis the season for big beautiful pumpkins! October is the perfect month for visiting pumpkin patches and choosing the perfect orange symbol for the Fall season. If you can’t make it to a pumpkin patch many local markets have them all out for display for you to choose. Picking out a pumpkin, whether it be […]
The novelty of household items!
Strolling down the toy aisles at your local department store can an exciting adventure for young children. Toddlers and preschoolers fall in love with the magical way toys are displayed with enticing bright colors and sounds from various levers and “push me” buttons. However, did you know that your household items can be just as […]
Traffic go! Traffic stop! All must heed the traffic cop (and signs, crossing guard, flashing lights, etc.)!
All right, parents. We are almost a month in to the new school year so many of us are somewhat familiar with the daily drill of: . . .get the kids in the car, find the easiest route to school, fight the traffic of an overcrowded school drop off zone, squeeze in hugs and kisses, […]