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Our Favorite New Educational Apps & Online Games for Preschoolers
What's a mom to do with a bored preschooler on a rainy June afternoon? Squeeze in some online learning!
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10 Ways to Deal with Temper Tantrums
Temper tantrums are an inevitable part of being parent. Read on for 10 sanity-saving tantrum tips to help calm your child when he's in the throes of emotional turmoil.
8 Printable Thank-You Cards for Your Child's Teacher
Teaching is no walk in the park! Print any of these free printable thank-you cards for teachers to salute your favorite educators for all the hard work this school year.
Explore Funbrain Jr. with Your Preschooler
Looking for fun online games, adorable stories, and cool printables for preschoolers and kindergartners? Check out the new Funbrain Jr., a fun place to learn for children ages 2 to 6.
Award-Winning Apps for Kids of All Ages
Looking for high quality apps for your toddler, preschooler, or school-age child? These 16 award-winning educational apps help kids of all ages learn a thing or two during tech time.
Summer Learning: 11 Everyday Ways to Learn Math
Summertime is a great time to teach your child how math plays a part in his everyday life. These 11 everyday ways to learn math are fun and educational, and will help him see how this subject plays into real life.
The very best thing you can do for your son at this age is to take him with you everywhere you can, and talk to him about things. When you go to the store, take him with you and talk about your purchases, and the money, and the people at the store. Spend time with him outdoors. Get him some cars and build roads and cities in the dirt. Talk to him about what you are seeing (and smelling and hearing and touching) and what you are doing. Have him work beside you when you do household chores. If there is a concert or other performance that is family-friendly, take him to that.
Having a dad is a good thing. Having a dad that spends time with you is a GREAT thing.
That's a beautiful picture of your boy!