Toddlers and preschoolers have only one concept of time: now. That's why it's so hard for them to wait—the future is abstract, and even the past is fuzzy. 'Yesterday' and 'last month' are practically the same. By the time your child turns four or five years old, he may be ready to learn about minutes, hours, weeks and months. The challenge is to make it concrete. Kids use … [Read more...] about 7 fun ways to teach your child how to tell time
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8 ways to prevent supermarket tantrums
You're in the supermarket, working the aisles as fast as you can so you can get home in time to make dinner. Then it happens: your child throws a tantrum. Not just whining (somehow, you managed to ignore that for the last half-hour) but a full-blown, ear-shattering shriek. And she's sprawled on the floor, blocking the way of the other shoppers who are now glaring at both of … [Read more...] about 8 ways to prevent supermarket tantrums
5 cute (and easy!) shoebox diorama ideas
'Mom, I'm bored!' your pre-schooler complains, tired of her toys and books. In this case, put her in front of 'the box.' No, not the television, but this fun (and cheap!) craft project: a shoebox diorama. You probably already have all the materials for the diorama right in your home. Aside from the shoebox, you need a thin plastic (the type used for wrapping books, or … [Read more...] about 5 cute (and easy!) shoebox diorama ideas