Time is flying for me. My niece recently finished her first year of kindergarten. My daughter will be starting up preschool in a few short months. I can’t believe all the babies in my life are becoming school-age children! And with school, as many parents and educators know, comes a whole new set of experiences … More Books about Bullying, Teasing and Just Being Yourself
With Spring Break upon us (and the Summer season following not far behind), pools, beaches and (hopefully for my East Coast friends) sunny days are in our near future. Because it is my goal to help everyone live safe, healthy and happy lives, I thought I would start on that quest by highlighting some of the … More Summer Safety
If you are like me, a rainy or snowy day brings a slight feeling of dread. I love creating fun play or learning activities for my kiddo, but suddenly between breakfast, lunch and nap times, I have just a little too much extra *indoor* time to kill… and we can only watch so much Daniel Tiger. … More Rainy Day (or Any Day) Activities
So the big talk in my house before I delivered my daughter was ‘strollers’! Let me tell you how much fun that was (and please note that if you could hear my voice, it would be dripping with sarcasm). While I LOVE to shop, the process of choosing which car seat, stroller, or any of … More Chemicals for Baby (and Baby Mama) to Avoid
Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? I have some great news for you – your library might have just what you’re looking for… and for free, of course! Many public libraries have partnerships with local museums, parks, zoos, or aquariums – places that can sometimes cost an arm … More Museum Passes from Your Local Library!!
the Stay At Home Librarian 