Tag Archives: Science

May the 4th Be with You!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Mindy Wara

May the force be with you today! In case you didn’t know, May the 4th is Star Wars Day! Looking for ways to celebrate with your little padawan? 1. Read Jeffrey Brown‘s adorable kid and parent friendly books! 2. Practice gluing … Continue reading →

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What We Learn Before We Are Born

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mindy Wara

Though this Ted Talk is a few years old (2011), Annie Murphy Paul makes some interesting points about what we learn before we are born.

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5 Easter Inspired Activities to Try this Week

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mindy Wara

Get your child excited for Easter with the following activities: 1. Create an adorable bunny tail like this one from The Pintrested Parent.   2. Either dye hard boiled Easter eggs, or dye blown Easter eggs (either blow out the contents … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day Activities

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Mindy Wara

Are you looking for some Saint Patrick’s Day activities to do with your little one this week? Look no further! Art Activities Draw shamrocks using stencils Make a rainbow with fingerpaints Use cookie cutters and paint to create shamrock stamps … Continue reading →

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Recommended Toys for Ages 0-6

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mindy Wara

Walking through the aisles and aisles of toys at any store can be an overwhelming task. With so many options, what toys are the most beneficial for your child? The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) provides great information … Continue reading →

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Fun Outdoor Activities for the Long Winter

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Mindy Wara

This winter feels like it has gone on long enough, but it doesn’t look like it is letting up anytime soon. Try out some of these unique winter play ideas from parents.com and todaysparent.com that you may not have thought … Continue reading →

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High Contrast Images for Infants

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Mindy Wara

As an infant’s most under developed sense at birth, research has been conducted to learn more about infant eyesight since the 1960’s. After several studies, it has been proven that newborns can only clearly see about 8-10 inches in front … Continue reading →

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Toddler Science Made Easy

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mindy Wara

Check out these amazing science experiments for toddlers over at The Pintrested Parent! I will definitely be trying these out! Do you have any other great science experiment ideas? Feel free to share your ideas and links in the comments … Continue reading →

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Music’s Effect on Children

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Mindy Wara

Though the research is not conclusive, nearly everyone has heard that music has many benefits for children. Recently, the authors at ChillDad.com posted an article about “How to Instill a Love of Music in Your Kids” which lists several creative ways to … Continue reading →

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