toddler

Toddler Portion Sizes – How much is too Much?

toddler portion size

Feeding your grandchild can be a lovely experience, however, it is often paired with a bit of frustration.  As you are cleaning up the floor and the highchair, you are probably wondering if any food actually made it into your grandchild’s tummy.
Before you whip up another snack or meal, we want you to consider something. [...]

A Toddler’s Rules
of Possession

Toddler's rules of possession

You thought your grandchild was the sweetest, most precious child in the world.  Everything he did was absolutely adorable.  But, one day, you turned around and your sweet little baby had turned into something entirely different…a toddler!  Before you knew it, nothing was safe.  Your cat’s tail, your crystal figurines, even your pots and your [...]

How to Make an Impression Plate

Impression Plate

Holiday Books for Toddlers

holiday reading

Holiday time is a great time to cuddle on the couch and read a book with your grandchild.  Truthfully, we feel that anytime is a good time to read with your grandchildren, however, now you have a valid excuse to buy them more books!  Holiday time is a great time to purchase some new books [...]

Gift Ideas for your Toddler

gifts

Every time you go to your grandchild’s house, you can’t get over how quickly they are developing.  Did it go this fast when your kids were young?  Were you just too busy to take it all in.  Toys can aid in this development, but there are so many to choose from. Look no further, as [...]

Don’t be so Difficult!
Dealing with Tantrums

temper tantrum

Your grandchild is the perfect little angel.  They can do no wrong in your books.  But what happens when reality sets in and “the little angel” becomes a little bit difficult.
Most children under the age of five have tantrums from time to time.  No child is perfect and toddlers and preschoolers have to be set [...]

Sleepover Prep for your 2-5 year old

Sleeping Toddler

 
Your friends have been talking about how much fun they have when their grandchildren sleepover and you and “the parents” have decided that your grandchild is ready.  You have the bed made and the story books chosen, but there are some things to keep in mind before the big night.
Toddlers and Pre-schoolers often start to [...]

Ten Great Books for Toddlers

GoodnightMoon

3 – 5 year olds are ready to sit and hear stories, don’t be frustrated if they don’t listen for the entire book, each child is unique and will sit for as long as they can.  Some of the best cuddles are experienced during story-time.

1 Goodnight Moon written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by [...]