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20 American Girl Doll Gift Ideas

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:00:07 +0000

If you have a little girl obsessed with dolls, it’s only a matter of time before you experience the American Girl obsession. Make their day with any of these awesome American Girl Gift Ideas! American Girl Doll Accessories This past summer, my daughter and I had an amazing American Girl experience in NYC. We stayed...

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Music for Kids’ Yoga: How to Be a Cloud (with Video)

Jennifer Tammy — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:00:20 +0000

One of the easiest things to overlook in modern parenting is children’s music. We’re raising a generation of “cool kids” and “hipster toddlers” who bounce along to our music – the filtered, PG versions of course – or maybe some top 40 artists that we find only slightly grating. Or, we go the opposite route...

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Tegu Blocks Review + Ideas

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:00:26 +0000

We’re gearing up for a big unit study on blocks and building, so I wanted to share with you some of our favourite blocks and building materials so that you can begin to consider a building corner of your own. A big set of Tegu blocks was our “big” Christmas gift last year, and easily...

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Melissa & Doug Cardboard Blocks Review & Activity Ideas

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:00:19 +0000

Anyone who has been a parent for more than a few months can tell you that recommended ages for most materials (and clothing) is often a joke. Often, recommended ages are inflated based on “typical” development to avoid disappointment (and liability). There is also a strong difference between what is age-appropriate in a large daycare...

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Why Balance Bikes are a Better Choice

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:00:33 +0000

The summer that Ella turned two, I did what most parents of a toddler do — I bought a tricycle. Tricycles seem to be the “first bike” that every child receives — it was the first type I rode — so I didn’t really question the progression of tricycle, training wheels, and then a bicycle...

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Waldorf Rocker Board Review

Jennifer Tammy — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 01:52:00 +0000

I mentioned back in September that I was traveling to pick up some exciting new materials that I couldn’t wait to share with you — and, finally, I get to share with you about my favourite material that we picked up! I ordered this beautiful Waldorf Rocker Board from an American Etsy seller, Open Ended...

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