>> Toddler Buzz
November 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
It's so fun to watch toddlers tear into their holiday presents and get that first look at the small surprise inside. Even the simplest toys, games, and books can make young children wide-eyed with joy.
Here are a few fun gift ideas under $10 for your tots.
FILED UNDER: activities, holiday gifts, toys
November 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (9)
Photo from My Paper Crane
I've been keeping my eye out for simple Thanksgiving crafts to do with toddlers, and I found a few that make me happy.
Loving this family hands turkey card from My Paper Crane. This puts a little spin on the traditional kid handprint turkey we see year after year. And if you have a larger family, stretched out this could make an adorable mantle decoration. :)
FILED UNDER: activities, holiday entertaining
November 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (7)
Photo by Punkylu78
It's an almost-rainy Veterans Day here in Northern California (love the above photo by Punkylu78).
Is it raining where you live? Are you and your toddler stuck indoors?
FILED UNDER: activities
November 4, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (5)
Photo by JayGirlsMom
The Baby Einstein debate, and Disney's refund — you've probably heard a lot of talking about babies and kids and the "big bad TV" lately.
Well, here's an interesting perspective from Julia Pimsleur Levine. Julia actually makes an educational DVD series for tots, but she's also a mom. And she makes a very valid point about the importance of promoting media literacy rather than "demonizing" the television altogether.
When it comes to toddlers watching TV, it doesn't have to be all or nothing, does it?
FILED UNDER: activities, language, learning, recalls
November 3, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (27)
Photo by Christy.Cab
"Little boys in ballet/tap?" asks CafeMom hanksmom0207 in the Advice for Moms group. "Is that okay for little boys?"
I'm probably about as "pro" boys in dance classes as they come, but I'd love to hear what you have to say.
FILED UNDER: activities, boys
October 30, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (19)
Photo by jagrus
According to new findings released by Nielsen, kids ages 2 to 5 watch television for more than 32 hours a week on average (6- to 11-year old watch more than 28 hours' worth!).
Wow, I'm a friend of TV and not even remotely an advocate for television-free parenting, and I find this pretty shocking.
FILED UNDER: activities
October 28, 2009 at 3:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (7)
I do love a cardboard playhouse (not an $89 cardboard playhouse, mind you...), and this new Color Me House and Color Me Rocket can turn into hours and hours of good creative fun for toddlers. Plus, it's low impact on the planet when they're done...
FILED UNDER: activities, play, toys
October 27, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (15)
Photo by Mommi229
Pumpkin patches don't do much for me, just as I'm no real fan of pumpkin carving. I can make the family cider at home, get them apple donuts to go, and never go on another hayride for as long as I live.
However, I know many moms really LOVE taking their kids to the pumpkin patch every year. I mean, just look at all the pumpkin patch photos already uploaded on CafeMom!
FILED UNDER: activities, halloween
October 26, 2009 at 3:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (12)
A Baby Einstein video refund! — just read Cafe Cynthia's post about this, as well as bits in Slate and the Chicago Tribune.
Yep, the Baby Einstein video makers want to give you your money back for any Baby Einstein videos purchased in the past five years — apparently because its baby TV product didn't make your toddler into an Einstein after all.
Hilarious really...
FILED UNDER: activities, learning, recalls
October 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)
Photo from Cafe Sheri; Little Hero Cape from Mahar Drygoods
This little initial superhero cape is not a Halloween costume idea (although it certainly could be and might be if I don't get my act together LOL) but more a fun idea for every day play.
FILED UNDER: activities, clothes, play
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