How Important Are Languages To Kids?~ The Earlier They Start the Better ~Research shows that the earlier kids are exposed to another language other than their primary language, the faster they will pick it up and retain the language. My mother is Estonian and spoke fluently with family members on her side of the family. I always wished my siblings and I knew what she was saying and that she had taught us to speak Estonian. I also know that kids … [Read more...]
Music the Kids LOVE and is APPROPRIATE!! Kidz Bop 22 Giveaway!!
July 20, 2012 by · 81 Comments
Kidz Bop 22: Get Your Kid Moving to theLatest Music! My daughter's FAVORITE thing to do (especially while she's cleaning her room), is to ROCK OUT to the latest music and sing her lungs out! She's almost 8-years old and it brings me back to the days when I used to sing Madonna in front of the mirror with my hairbrush as a microphone (yes, just freely admitted that). Some of the songs these days are great and have a wonderful beat, but on occasion … [Read more...]
A Great Motivating Tool for Kids ~ Get Those Chores Done and Learn to Save!
June 27, 2012 by · 13 Comments
Need Help Getting the Kids to do Their Chores?~ Tykoon Is the Answer ~I have two kids, ages 5 and 7 (almost 8), and believe it or not it's the older one I have real problems with doing her chores. Yes, she gets an allowance, and I also give her non-monetary related incentives. These seemed to work for a while, but she gets bored and fights with me about doing them. I tried the sticker chart. That worked for about a week. In any case, the one … [Read more...]
What Are You Getting for the Kids? LeapPad Tablets SOLD OUT!
November 17, 2011 by · 8 Comments
We all know how important reading is for our children! There are so many great books to get for kids and also educational reading tools as well! I was lucky to get my hands on two LeapPad Tablets, apparently a very hot ticket item this year. I heard about 48 hours after I bought mine on Amazon that they were SOLD OUT everywhere!!! I love that the books on the tablet can switch reading levels as the child progresses, and that kids can … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Kid Pics!!!
November 9, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Haven't shared too many pics of my kids! Here are some recent ones!!! Happy Wordless Wednesday!! … [Read more...]
New Site for Book Lovers!
August 8, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Hi everyone! I am not new to blogging, but I am new to having my own site! I write for http://www.aMomKnowsBest.com which blogs about parenting, marriage, food, and basically anything "mommy" that a mom would need. I also write for http://galtime.com/network/providence since I live in Rhode Island. Check out my new posts here which will be discussing reading, literacy, books for kids, tips on teaching kids to read, reviews of book, etc. I am … [Read more...]