Monthly Archives: February, 2020
Infants need play time too!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 25, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
You are your baby’s first toy! Play time is important for infants too! Infants play by moving, by looking (especially you and that funny face), by exploring with hands, feet, and mouth, and by interacting physically (a little tickle), emotionally, and verbally. The time your baby spends playing with you is invaluable. You don’t have …
How do you play with a toddler?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 25, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
“I think of play as a toddler’s number one essential vitamin. He needs large doses of it every day. Play: Thrills the senses. Helps toddlers master movement. Stretches the mind. Stimulates language use. Boosts friend-making skills. Stimulates the immune system. Builds self-confidence. Improves nighttime sleeping.” Dr. Harvey Karp, MD The Happiest Toddler on the Block …
Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 17, 2020 ♦ 4 Comments
Our daughter Kelsey loving her solid foods! She was needing a dunk in the tub after this meal! I can remember the excitement of introducing the kids to their first tastes of “real food”. The camera was ready, they were sitting up and eager, and that first bite often resulted in the funniest look as …
This Valentine’s Day, Commit to 4 Goals….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 10, 2020 ♦ 3 Comments
Commit to your relationships with 4 simple goals….. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Walking into Target, the aisles are full of pink and red and signage promising if you purchase this your Valentine will forever be yours! Yes, Valentine’s Day may be a marketing ploy more than a real day to celebrate love, …
