The Mom I Want to Be

Balloon Tennis (paper plate; wooden paint stir stick; craft glue; balloon) Glue the wooden stir stick to the paper plate. This is your tennis racquet. Blow up the balloon, tie the end, and let the games begin!   Touch and Feel Book (construction paper; glue; materials of different textures, e.g., small piece of sandpaper, cotton […]

    I love wreaths, they are the perfect way to decorate and although I made a Halloween Wreath last week I wanted to share how my son  got in on the fun too. We actually made this one weeks ago. This Halloween craft was fun for both of us I love the organic look […]

  Help your child build a rich vocabulary, and in turn, strong reading and writing skills.   We use language to express our intentions, describe our feelings, and understand the ideas of others. It’s a skill that can easily be taken for granted, yet as a parent, you have the privilege of watching the stunning […]

  Integrate these simple routines and help build baby’s vocabulary.   1. Include movement and stay close. Your baby will be engaged if you are right there and communicating with your whole body. Look into his eyes and use your hands to tell him you are talking just to him. 2. Slow down and add […]

  1 white glove (I bought a pair for $1 at Michaels; I’ve also seen sets of 2 pairs for $1 in the junior section of Target) Black felt Craft glue   Cut ten small black circles and five slightly larger black ovals out of black felt. The circles will be the ghosts’ eyes, and […]

  It’s amazing how quickly those babbles and coos turn into “Why?” and “No!” Here’s what to expect, and when to expect it.     From birth to 12 months, your child may: ·   make eye contact and smile ·   babble and coo to communicate comfort or happiness ·   move arms and legs to express […]

Baby pumpkins Chenille pipe cleaners Glue and a small brush for applying glue Seamstress pins (they are a pin with a colored plastic ball at the end) Black beads (for making jewelry) Toothpicks Scraps of black felt White batting or wool roving Yarn   To make the eyes, mark with a pencil where you will […]