How to Curb the Gimmies

How to Curb the Gimmies

Our children are bombarded by media advertising messages everyday – on TV, at the movies, on DVDs and videos, on the internet, in magazines and even children’s books. If tossing out the TV and shutting down the home computer seem like the answer to eliminating...
The Benefits of Playing Outside

The Benefits of Playing Outside

Now that warmer weather is here, it’s time to take your children outside to play! Nature is a powerful teacher and giving your toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to play outside has many benefits. Outdoor play is fun and children who are happy are...
Growing Up Only But Never Lonely

Growing Up Only But Never Lonely

Somehow, society has many of us believing that only children are all spoiled, lonely, and selfish. Common knowledge tells us that only children are at a serious disadvantage when compared with children who have brothers and sisters and their parents are sometimes...
Five Simple Ways to Manage Your Time!

Five Simple Ways to Manage Your Time!

We all try to be organized. We know it’s not your intention to forget the class cupcakes or to dress your children in purple on orange day. It’s not easy to manage the family’ schedule, handle the household chores and make dinner, all while working...
Potty Time? Toilet Learning Myths.

Potty Time? Toilet Learning Myths.

1. Children who are potty trained at an earlier age are more successful in school and life. College applications don’t ask, “At what age did you give up diapers?” Most toddlers are ready to toilet train between the ages of 24 and 36 months. Even if your child is potty...
eFamily Playdates

eFamily Playdates

What is a play date? A play date is a preplanned, scheduled opportunity for two or more children to get together and play. Play dates can happen at people’s homes, parks, children’s museums or anywhere children can have a good time and interact with one...