Young children learn through play; it’s how they experience their world.  It’s why you’ll often see them putting things in their mouth (things that should never, ever go in a mouth) or find toys crammed in your vacuum cleaner attachment or toaster.  It’s why they love to eat things with their hands and play in the dirt.

Give those busy little hands something to do!  Sensory play is a wonderful way to teach toddlers math (sorting, measuring), creativity, gross and fine motor skills, cognitive skills, and social skills.  Plus, it’s a good way to create boundaries…

I loved vegetables as a kid.  My mom tells me that as a kid I used to reach out and snatch florets of broccoli as we were grocery shopping.  Unfortunately, not all kids share my love of fresh produce.  According to the US Department of Health, children should be having 3-4 servings (cups) of vegetables every day.  You may find that it’s difficult to get your children, especially younger ones, to eat just one serving!

So how do you give your kids their recommended daily dose of veggie goodness without…

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Don’t you love this time of year? Leaves are turning and falling, comfort foods are cooking, and we’re finally wearing boots and scarves and sweaters. Around this time of year, our family changes out our wardrobe to get ready for colder temperatures. We also put away our lighter weight sheets and blankets and break out the big, cozy comforters and sheets.

During the winter months, most of us have trouble climbing out of our warm beds in the morning to begin our daily routines. If getting good sleep…