To be sure your breastfeeding journey goes as planned, prepare for it. Know the ‘booby traps’ that can sabotage your milk supply and avoid them. You can boost your milk production once it drops, but let’s dodge that challenge if possible and keep your supply strong. Read More
Teacher’s “Summer Packet” Includes No Homework at All, and We Love It
Many times, especially in higher grade levels, students receive lists of things they need to accomplish before the next school year begins: summer reading lists, math drills and worksheets, and more. It can destroy the purpose of a summer break, which should be rest and rejuvenation for kids who work hard and learn so much throughout the school year. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Educational Toys, Books + More! 5/27 – 6/2
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is quite extensive because we’ve been busy testing out these family friendly products! It features tons of children’s books, toys and products for parents. Read More
GIVEAWAY: Where Is My Daddy NOW? Book
This story takes place on Memorial Day when we take our granddaughter to visit her Daddy at Tahoma National Cemetery. He was a Veteran who served three tours in Iraq. He suffered from untreated PTSD and was ultimately killed at home by the local police. His daughter had a very special relationship with her Daddy and she didn’t understand why she couldn’t see him anymore. This story is how we answered her thought provoking questions, which seemed to give her hope. We also include information for parents about what PTSD is, the symptoms and when to get help. Read More
Two Men are Doing Their Part to Eradicate “Book Deserts” in Low Income Areas
“Book deserts are found in high-poverty areas in both urban and rural settings,” Marshall told Babble. “An inability to access books is extremely problematic because it creates a vicious cycle of educational disparities related to access, resources and outcomes. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Educational Toys for All Ages! 5/20 – 5/26
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is all about the toys! It features tons of educational toys, puzzles and games for all ages! Read More
Sunscreen Terminology for Families: What does it all mean?
It seems like every couple years there are new standards for which sunscreen is the best. What level SPF do we need? What key ingredients should it (or shouldn’t it) contain? To jumpstart your summer sunscreen education, here are a few key terms to keep in mind. Read More
94% of Teachers Spend Their Own Money on Classroom Supplies
This might not sound like a lot of money for some, but taking into account that school teachers earn less than the average college graduate, are often not given cost of living raises (and, because of inflation, their income has actually gone down the last 15 years), and have to teach more children with less resources every year, it is a lot. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Baby Monitor, Play Kitchen + More! 5/13 – 5/19
You’re in for a treat this week! This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features a portable, pop-up play kitchen, an educational tablet and am innovative smart baby monitor + more! Read More
GIVEAWAY: Water Wubble® Water Balloon Balls
We’re giving away these award-winning Water Wubble Water Balloon Balls to 5 lucky winners just in time for Summer! Water balloon fights will never be the same! Introducing Water Wubble® – the world’s only refillable, self-sealing water balloon ball! Water Wubble water balloon balls seal themselves, so fingers never fumble to tie a knot. And there’s no clean up, because they splash, but don’t pop. Water Wubbles can be filled and refilled hundreds and hundreds of times! Read More