If you have been trying to get your child to give up the pacifier this may be the right time of year. After recently talking with a woman from Norway I learned about a tradition they have regarding pacifiers in their country. When the children are getting too old to have a pacifier they "give" them away to Santa so he can give them to kids who need them. The children are part of the process and help to pick out a box and wrapping. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas this i

Play-dough is a great way to keep your toddler busy while also fostering their fine motor skills, social skills and imagination. Our favorite recipe comes from the blog The Imagination Tree. Customizing the color by mixing food colors together can be a fun way to include your child in the process. Our favorite part of this play-dough is the extra soft texture that comes from kneading it with your hands. Around the age of two and a half children are beginning to develop their

Parents in the New York area are rejoicing over the establishment of universal pre-K in public school systems. Free education programs mean parents of 4 year old children no longer have to shell out tuitions similar to college for a private pre-K program. However, early childhood experts are asking, "what about children younger than four years old?" From birth to three years are the most formative for a child's development, which is why we feel children who are too young for