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With more of their personality emerging every day, your 10-month-old baby is quickly becoming their own person. It can be hard to believe they were a sleepy newborn mere months ago. And now, as you approach baby’s first birthday, it might feel like the days are busier than ever—it’s hard to keep an energetic 10-month-old entertained, fed and well-rested day in and day out. Working in periods of downtime (for both of you) during the day can be helpful—like reading, listening to soft music and just snuggling—and shows baby that rest time is just as important as playtime. Here’s what...

My son will be “graduating” from Montessori to matriculate to pre-K at his sister’s school this May, and, while I’m excited for this transition for many reasons, I am also wistful about closing the door on our Montessori years. If you’ve been reading for awhile, you know that I love the Montessori way (my siblings and I all attended Montessori, as have all of my nieces and nephews — and my mother was a Montessori school teacher for many years). I’m specifically drawn to its emphasis on scaffolding independence and cultivating “grace and courtesy” in the way we interact with...

[TAG0] Walmart is the place to score the newest collectible Little People sets!  You can always count on Amazon to have the newest Fisher Price Little People Collector’s Sets from popular movies, TV shows, and more! These fun miniature figures are a hit with collectors of all ages, make great gifts, and are perfect for topping creative cakes, and stuffing Easter baskets! Prime Members may be eligible for Prime One-Day Delivery on some of these items. HIP TIP: Not an Amazon Prime Member? Sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here! Check out all the collectible Little People sets we spotted… [TAG1] Little People...

Factory tours are a great way to combine family fun and education. In fact, my own daughters loved learning how some of their favorite things were made. This included seeing crayons being made as well as their favorite chocolate candies. These two examples happen to be Pennsylvania factory tours, which were easy for us to take. That’s because we lived outside Philadelphia at the time we went on these trips. Factory tours for families There’s no better way to satisfy your child’s curiosity than by taking them on a factory tour. Thankfully, many companies offer child-friendly tours that show you...

Walmart has awesome deals for your littles! Make meals more fun with colorful dinnerware sets from Walmart! These Your Zone 24-Piece Dinnerware Sets are just $5 both in-store and online! While this is the regular price, these dinnerware sets not only have fantastic reviews, but it’s such a great price for how many pieces you get. Plus, you don’t have to worry about your kiddos dropping a plate or breaking a glass. These may not be your typical Easter basket fillers, but if you have a toddler that doesn’t need any more toys, it would be a unique item to...