Arts and crafts for kids are a great way to engage little ones. And whenever I think of an art activity for my little Shaolin, I would either base it on a theme (e.g. Valentines, Chinese New Year) or on his very recent interests. Recently, he's been particularly interested in strings. He would pull the string in my shorts and also the strings attached to one of his toys. I … [Read more...]
Best Books for Babies
You may have heard it said before that you can start reading to your child while he is still inside your womb. All the more should you continue reading when he's born! He may not comprehend it yet but hearing your voice repeatedly through constant reading creates a special bond between the two of you. Rhyming words have a certain rhythm to it that can pacify and … [Read more...]
Bus Activities For Toddlers
Is your little boy into trucks, construction machines, jeeps, buses, and all kinds of vehicles that scream BOY? Mine is. Totally. I read a pile of books about such marvels (monstrosities?) every single day. But I still have a difficult time identifying backhoes from pay loaders. Among all of Little Sir's treasures, his current absolute favorite is "Ang Barumbadong Bus" by … [Read more...]