stuff we love
From exceptional toys and great books to “must have” gear and fun things to do with your little one. We cover the new, the old favorites and the best-kept secrets for you and your family.
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MUST HAVE PARENTING BOOK
Learn when to worry, when not to worry, and what to do. This book will be your essential guide to decoding your child’s behavior and navigating the early years of childhood.
Almost every child, at some point during their early years won’t listen, will throw a tantrum, will be mean or aggressive, shy or withdrawn, be a picky eater, and more. As a parent, you know that differences in children’s learning styles and temperaments are a given. However, when any of these problem behaviors become the ‘norm’ for a child, a red flag should go up. If they affect a child’s ability to be happy, relate to others, and go about his daily life, there may be a real problem.
Is it a Big Problem, or a Little Problem? will help you to determine:
-The size of the problem
-How to manage problems on your own with practical tips and strategies
-When, if at all, to seek a professional evaluation and what to do in the meantime. For more information on this amazing resource, click here!
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TWO HEALTHY SOLUTIONS FOR PICKY EATERS
Having a hard time finding healthy foods your kids just love to eat. Problem solved… Try these two products we absolutely LOVE!
JUST TOMATOES
This brand of dried fruit and veggie snacks are yummy finger foods that are perfect for little fingers and big fingers alike and are a healthy alternatives to other snacks loaded with sodium and high fructose corn syrup. Try some, you’ll be glad you did and FYI- all the flavors are delicious… You can’t go wrong! To find a store near you that carries these lovely treats and to see their full catalog of flavors, click here.
AMAZING KIDZ SUPERFOOD CHOCOLATE DRINK POWDER
A certified organic nutritional powerhouse that combines 33 rainbow colored fruits and vegetables in a delicious chocolate drink powder. Mix with milk, water or milk alternative, like soy milk. One serving gives you the antioxidant equivalent of 3 servings of fruits and vegetables. We love to use this supplement in our morning shakes- Just add soy milk, banana, ice and power to blender and voila! For more info on this great product, click here!
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MOBY WRAP- The Best Newborn Baby Carrier
All new mothers should have a Moby Wrap! This easy to use and versatile carrier is ideal for tiny premies or newborns that like to be close to you. The light breathable fabric makes it comfortable to wear over a shirt in warm weather and under a jacket in cooler weather. Since the wrap is made of a flexible cotton fabric it is also a great first carrier for new babywearers as it is quite forgiving and stretches enough to “pop” the baby in and out easily. Click here to learn more about this must-have carrier!
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BE PREPARED FOR FLU SEASON- IMMUNITY BOOSTERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
As Fall approaches so does the Flu Season. And this year there is a heightened concern over the H1N1 Flu that have many people worried. One of the best ways to boost your body’s chances of fending off illnesses is to make sure your immune system is as strong as it can be. Here are a few great products that will help you and your family boost your immunity naturally.
IN-LIVEN-CERTIFIED ORGANIC SUPERFOOD PROBIOTIC
The secret to good health lies in the friendly bacteria in
the intestinal tract.
In-Liven is a combination of probiotic, 18 amino acids an 26 certified organic superfoods to boost your immune system. The formula contains the complete Lactobacillus Family: – acidophilus, delbruekii, caseii, bulgaricus, causasicus, fermenti, plantarum, brevis, heleveticus, lactis, bifidus, leichmanni and sporogenes
How: Blend with water or juice to make a delicious smoothie or sprinkle on your favorite food.
When: 1 teaspoon, 1 to 3 times daily
To learn more about En-Liven, click here.
SAMBUCOL
Black Elderberry has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy due to its high level of antioxidants; the unique extract is found only in Sambucol and has been shown in published clinical studies to boost immunity and to reduce flu symptoms for various strains of influenza, but no clinical studies have been carried out on the use of Sambucol against Swine Flu.
Features:For children two years and older: Sambucol® For Kids is a berry-flavored, liquid dietary supplement made from natural black elderberry extract specially formulated for children. Sambucol® For Kids helps support a healthy immune system.
How to Use: For daily maintenance: Children 2-3 years: take one teaspoon daily. Children 4-12 years: take two teaspoons daily
Intensive use: Children 2-3: take one teaspoon four times a day. Children 4-12: take two teaspoons four times a day
Key Ingredients: Elderberry extract 1.9g; vitamin C
Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 for 4 ounce bottle. To learn more about Sambucol click here.
EMERGEN-C KIDZ
Emergen-C Kidz vitamin individual packet drink mixes are chock full of things a kids body needs. To boost little immune systems there are powerful antioxidants andnutrients like Vitamin C, beta carotene, Vitamin E, zinc and iron. To promote healthy bones and brain development there are calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus and choline.
Click here to get your free samples of Emergen-C for you and your family, today!
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GREAT SENSORY TOYS FOR KIDS
PLAYFOAM
Squish it, pinch it, roll it, shape it, save it, or smoosh it and start all over again! With PlayFoam, you’ve got hours of creative, totally tactile fun on your hands! Unlike others, this lightweight, colorful foam sculpting material won’t crumble, and it won’t stick to skin or surfaces – no cleanup required! And PlayFoam never dries…you can use it over and over and over again! Includes 6 PlayFoam bricks in six vibrant colors and an idea sheet. Click here to learn more about this great product here.
CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts Not for children under 3 yrs.
WIKKISTIX
Extremely versatile and endlessly reusable, Wikki Stix are made of a non-toxic wax formula in a yarn strand. They are soft and pliable and very easy to bend and shape. Plus, they are slightly tacky to the touch and adhere to almost any smooth surface with just fingertip pressure to provide a raised line effect – no glue, no paste, and no mess! Wikki Stix are also easy to lift off and reposition, so mistakes can be quickly corrected.They do not break or tear apart, but can be cut easily with scissors. They will not melt or stain. Original packages of Wikki Stix come in primary colors plus black and white (TC1005) or in six hot neon colors (TC1006). Each package contains 48 Wikki Stix in the 8-inch length, plus illustrations and play ideas on the back of the package. They are perfect for home, school, playtime, and more.
There are many great ways in which Wikki Stix can be used:
1. Practice prewriting strokes, as well as to practice letter formation. They can also be used to trace prewriting shapes, which is especially good on laminated paper so it can be used repeatedly.
2. Improve hand grasp and stability by wrapping 1/2 of a Wikki around the base of a pencil. This also acts as a good reminder for children to hold it “down low”.
3. Create letters and numbers for the student to run his/her fingers over for tactile input.
4. Make borders when handwriting and to keep letters on the line, as well as to indicate where to start and stop on the paper. They can also be used to create boxes for each of the individual letters of a word. Click here to read more!
ROCK AROUND
A spherical rocking toy for hours of vestibular fun indoors or outdoors. Children can sit in it and rock from side to side, or spin around. There is even room for two smaller children to sit in it together. Users can hold on to the rim without getting their hands jammed between the rim and the floor. Develops physical coordination skills. 2-7 years
Approximately 2 1/2 feet across; approximately 6 inches high. Please allow 4-5 weeks for delivery.
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COMPUTER SITES AND APPLICATIONS FOR KIDS
KIDZUI
Fun for kids and smart for parents
KidZui is a free Web browser, search engine and online playground for kids ages 3-12.
Kids have the freedom to learn, play, search and discover over 2 million games, websites, videos and photos on their own. KidZui has the largest number of games, websites, videos and photos reviewed by parents and teachers anywhere. Kids can find what they need to help with schoolwork, by themselves.
Kids safely express themselves, with their Zui, backgrounds, tags and online status.
KidZui eliminates the need for parents to constantly watch over their kids’ shoulder, when they are online. Parents know what their kids are doing online and they can connect by sharing content. KidZui sends a weekly email that tells you what your kids are doing online. The KidZui parent account lets you share content and set limits. KidZui is free to all families but also offers paid Membership for extra benefits. Click here to learn more.
STARFALL
Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to motivate children to read with phonics. Their systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children. You will certainly keep your little one engaged as you boost his vocabulary with Starfall’s interactive ABC computer game. Children as young as eight months will be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the click and learn alphabet that helps them learn basic words and builds phonetic awareness. As they age, the game grows with them with more advanced learn-to-read programs. www.starfall.com
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