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Learning about Space for Beginners

Learning about Space for Beginners

My 5-year old is obsessed with space ! Learning about the solar system is basically his first introduction to the "Big Picture." At that age, their brains are like sponges,...

Learning about Space for Beginners

My 5-year old is obsessed with space ! Learning about the solar system is basically his first introduction to the "Big Picture." At that age, their brains are like sponges,...

Best Toys Based on Your Parenting Style

Best Toys Based on Your Parenting Style

What is your parenting style? Are you demanding and non-responsive? Or are you both demanding and very responsive?  I never consciously tried to judge my parenting style. Honestly, I didn’t...

Best Toys Based on Your Parenting Style

What is your parenting style? Are you demanding and non-responsive? Or are you both demanding and very responsive?  I never consciously tried to judge my parenting style. Honestly, I didn’t...

Toys for 1 year olds - From a Mom of a Calm, Happy Baby

Toys for 1 year olds - From a Mom of a Calm, Ha...

When my baby turned six months old, I was flooded with toy recommendations. Some were loud, flashing, battery-powered contraptions that claimed to “stimulate learning.” Others were adorable but… didn’t hold...

Toys for 1 year olds - From a Mom of a Calm, Ha...

When my baby turned six months old, I was flooded with toy recommendations. Some were loud, flashing, battery-powered contraptions that claimed to “stimulate learning.” Others were adorable but… didn’t hold...

🧺 Raising the Collector: When Gathering Is Their Joy

🧺 Raising the Collector: When Gathering Is Thei...

Some kids collect pinecones, bottle caps, or birthday cards—not for clutter, but for comfort. This post explores the “Collector” child: their emotional wiring, what they’re really learning, and how to...

🧺 Raising the Collector: When Gathering Is Thei...

Some kids collect pinecones, bottle caps, or birthday cards—not for clutter, but for comfort. This post explores the “Collector” child: their emotional wiring, what they’re really learning, and how to...

🏆 Raising the Competitor: When Winning Is Their Way of Connecting

🏆 Raising the Competitor: When Winning Is Their...

Does your child turn everything into a race? That drive might be their play personality—and it’s worth celebrating. This post explores the Competitor child, offering tools to channel their energy...

🏆 Raising the Competitor: When Winning Is Their...

Does your child turn everything into a race? That drive might be their play personality—and it’s worth celebrating. This post explores the Competitor child, offering tools to channel their energy...

🎬 Raising the Director: When Your Child Wants to Run the Show

🎬 Raising the Director: When Your Child Wants t...

If your child assigns roles, rewrites rules, or thrives when they’re in charge, you might be raising a Director. This post explores how to support their leadership drive with empathy,...

🎬 Raising the Director: When Your Child Wants t...

If your child assigns roles, rewrites rules, or thrives when they’re in charge, you might be raising a Director. This post explores how to support their leadership drive with empathy,...