by Amy LeForge | Oct 30, 2012 | Parenting
A recent episode of Radiolab (presented by WNYC Radio and NPR) explored an intriguing concept in physics that, oddly enough, might help your kids to better understand the consequences of their actions. Scientists call it ‘locality,’ and a fun demonstration of the...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 29, 2012 | Resources/Reviews
UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Sandy, the live event has been delayed and will be run in early 2013, hopefully. I’ll let you know what I know when I know it. I got a note from Olivia at the ASPCA, and it turns out that October is officially Adopt A Shelter Dog Month....
by Amy LeForge | Oct 29, 2012 | Resources/Reviews
My boys LOVE to play games. They especially love to play games on the computer. That’s what makes Jumpstart.com a super resource for us. JumpStart has been making educational computer games for…well, for years and years. When the older boys were little, we...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 29, 2012 | Baby
When children at an early age experience disappointment in communicating over and over again it significantly affects their confidence. We learn through patterns and repetition. When a child can’t effectively engage in either, it becomes frustrating for the child and...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 28, 2012 | Resources/Reviews
Welcome to the October 28, 2012 edition of parenting link roundup. Carrie Dotson presents 10 Family-Friendly Apple Themed Ideas posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, “Fall has finally arrived, and that means its apple season! There’s no better way to enjoy this...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 28, 2012 | Toddlers
When it is time to ditch the crib and go from baby to big-boy or big-girl status, there are some essentials your toddler’s room will need. While it may be tempting to strip the room clean and start from scratch, these useful ideas will keep your budget low and...
