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Putting Your Toddler’s Words on Paper: A Simple Start to Literacy
The other day, my daughter said “I like milk” and…
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Small Tools, Big Skills: A Toddler’s Fine Motor Journey
It’s been a busy fall and I haven’t had as…
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From City Streets to Sandy Shores: Our Family’s Perfect Italian Beach Adventure
After enjoying many European cities, our family was ready to…
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From Chaos to Calm: Navigating the 20-Month Milestone with Your Toddler
During our most recent trip, we had to lower our…
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From Annecy to Nice: A Family’s Guide to France’s Most Charming Destinations
This summer I spent the most time I’ve ever had…
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Iceland Surprises: Tips and Fun Facts from Our Travel Adventures
After exploring Iceland’s natural wonders, we discovered some cultural insights…
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Fire and Ice: Chasing Geysers and Continental Wonders in Iceland
Continuing our Iceland adventure, we explored some of the country’s…
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Iceland’s Hidden Interior: Adventures with a Roof Over Our Wheels
Our family is off on another travel adventure, and our…
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What I’ve Learned About Music Together That’s Completely Changed My Perspective as a Parent
When I first encountered the Music Together approach, I expected…
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The Friendship Hustle: Making Real Connections as a Busy Parent
Life has a funny way of moving us around, doesn’t…
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Adventures in Toddlerhood: The Age of “No”
The Sweet Surprises Watching our little one grow has brought…
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Count on It: How Everyday Moments Become Math Adventures
Finding joy in those little teaching moments is what parenting…
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The Natural Path to Colors: How Drawing Unlocked My Toddler’s Learning
Following Her Lead My daughter started showing an interest in…
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Cake Pop Confessions: How I Conquered My Baking Fear (And You Can Too!)
Have you ever seen those perfect little cake pops at…
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Come Home to Calm: Why Pre-Trip Cleaning Makes All the Difference
The Unexpected Gift of a Clean Return Pro tip: Clean…
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Breaking Down the Beats: How Syllables and Songs Sparked My Toddler’s Language Explosion
As a mom and former reading teacher, watching my daughter’s…
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The Potty Chronicles: When Your Tiny Human Has Other Plans
Little Surprises Come in Small Packages I’ve been surprised by…
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From Tiny Hands to Tiny Masterpieces: Our Journey into the World of Scribbles
The First Signs of Artistic Curiosity I’ve noticed my daughter…
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From Babbles to Words: Our Toddler’s Language Explosion with Sound Bins
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much language growth my…
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From Tiny Tugs to Teaching Moments: Navigating the First Signs of Toddlerhood
When Baby Steps Become Boundary Tests I always knew my…
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Nurturing Early Literacy: Our Playful Journey to Language Development
Our Language-Rich Adventure Begins When I first began thinking about…
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The Surprising Language Journey: When Your Baby Becomes a Toddler
The Transition At 14 months, we’ve entered a new chapter.…
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Finding Joy in Learning to Crochet: A Journey from Reluctance to Confidence
Childhood Memories and Unfulfilled Dreams I have been working on…
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Our Baby-Led Weaning Journey: Expectations vs. Reality
The Beginning: Not Quite as Seamless as Expected When we…
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Making Books & Memories: The Travel Zoo Journey
From Personal Project to Shared Story What began as a…
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Creating a Baby-Friendly Christmas: Finding Joy in Simple Holiday Decorations
The Decision to Store Traditional Decorations This year brought a…
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My First Adventure with No-Knead Bread: A Surprising Success Story
The Recipe Discovery Over the holiday, a friend told me…
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The Magic of Pizza Ovens: A Culinary Adventure
From Italy to Idaho: Our Pizza Journey From the shores…
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Small Moments, Deep Truth: How Motherhood Changed My Faith
A Midnight Revelation At 2 AM, swaying in the dark…
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Leaps and Bounds: My Daughter’s Journey from 6 to 9 Months
As my daughter crossed the 9-month marker, it became clear…
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Motherhood Reflections: Growth, Challenges, and New Adventures
The Bittersweet Journey of Watching My Daughter Grow I can’t…
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Crawling, Talking, and Rocking: Our 8-Month-Old’s Greatest Hits
Language Blossoming: Signs and First Words It’s amazing how much…
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Coucou: A Heartwarming Discovery in France
Our family’s recent journey through France and French-speaking Switzerland was…
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Mont Blanc Beckons: Summer in the Alps
The Awe-Inspiring Mountain I’m still processing the profound impact Mont…
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Playground Adventures with a View: Where Fun Meets Breathtaking Scenery
Are you ready for some family fun with a side…
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Echoes of Learning: A Sonorous Journey Through the Austrian Alps
The Climb and the Wait My husband climbed to the…
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Cà Del Lago: Our Enchanting Family Adventure on Lake Como
A Serendipitous Discovery in Northern Italy As our family embarked…
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Discovering Paradise: A Hike Above Lake Como
Monte Croce di Muggio: A Free Way to Experience Lake…
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Unexpected Pizza Perfection: A Serendipitous Culinary Adventure
Pizzeria Napoletana O’Garibaldin serves up, hands down, the best pizza…
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Husky Lodge: Versatile Glamping in the Swiss Countryside
On our journey through Switzerland, we stumbled upon an unexpected…
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A Taste Sensation: Authentic Gelato Delights at Gelateria Anakena
After a long day exploring the charming lakeside town of…
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Roam Free, Travel Light: Guava Lotus
As my daughter approaches the crawling stage, bringing a portable…
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Hoch-Ybrig: A Swiss Alpine Paradise for All Seasons
Discover the summer charms of Hoch-Ybrig ski resort in Switzerland.…
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A Picturesque Hike to Wildspitz, Just an Hour from Zürich
After our city adventure in Zürich, we discovered a gem…
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Warm Welcome and Wonderful Food at Restaurant Grund
A lucky change of plans brought us to Restaurant Grund…
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Discover the Charm of Zürich: A Family-Friendly Urban Adventure
Zürich has stolen my heart as one of the most…
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Growing and Learning: Engaging Your 3-6 Month Old
Welcome back to our “Baby’s First Year: A Teacher-Turned-Mom’s Guide”…
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Nurturing Your Newborn: Essential Activities for 0-3 Months
Welcome to the first installment of our “Baby’s First Year:…
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Sandholt: Reykjavik’s Culinary Treasure (That You’ll Want to Keep Secret!)
Stumbling upon Sandholt during our Reykjavik adventure was like finding…
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A Hidden Gem in the Swiss Alps: Discovering Luxury and Tranquility at Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa
Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa is truly something special. From…
Keep readingForest Lagoon: Iceland’s Hidden Family-Friendly Oasis
Wow, guys! Forest Lagoon totally stole the show on our…
Keep readingCreating Custom Educational Music: A Pandemic-Inspired Journey
The challenges of remote kindergarten teaching during the pandemic prompted…
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Leveraging Music in Language Acquisition
My background in classical vocal training has significantly influenced our…
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The Critical Period of Language Development
Research in neurolinguistics has revealed a fascinating aspect of child…
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