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The lazy days of summer are quickly slipping away, which means the hustle and bustle of school, early risings and homework are on the horizon. I’m certain there will be some grumbling as we get back into the routine. After all, I don’t know many kids who celebrate the task of powering through nightly math […]

With “back to school” season comes the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, crisp paper, neatly organized folders, and lots and lots of runny noses, coughs, and that nasty stomach bug that your kid manages to catch every single year. To help avoid those situations, Dr. David Schindler, board certified family physician, offers some tips to […]

It’s a hard balance trying to hit the dinner trifecta: making sure they are pleasing to kids and adults alike, quick to pull together on a weeknight, and healthy to boot. But we have a few dinner recipes to the rescue that meet all three requirements.   Turkey Sloppy Joes with Slaw Here are sloppy […]

This back to school bookworm pencil topper is so simple to make that anyone can do it! We always make a few of these at the beginning of the school year and give them to our new teachers in a pencil holder.  It never hurts to come the first day bearing gifts! It is also […]

More and more research is being conducted every day that gives us a clearer picture of how young children learn. We now know more about what children need in order to grow emotionally and intellectually. For example, research shows that active, physical, and cognitively stimulating play is necessary for optimal brain growth and development. Research […]

Planning a family picnic is the perfect activity for fun summer learning. With all the outside games and food, it’s easy to see why your kids will never know you have a secret curriculum up your sleeve! Here are 15 great tips to make your summer picnics full of learning – AND lots of fun: […]

 Let’s face it – dads don’t get enough praise. More and more of us know the importance that dads have in their children’s development. They change diapers, read bedtime stories, and know their way around the various sippy cups in the cupboard. Dads put in just as much time with the kids as us moms, […]

Give Dad just what he wants for Father’s Day this year with these fun printable coupons! Cut ‘em out and make a booklet or place them in a greeting card. Show him that he’s the best dad in the world!          

Summer is a great time to slow down, enjoy the weather, and have some relaxed family time with the kids. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to create fun learning experiences outside together, but if you don’t make plans now, those precious few weeks will slip by, and soon you’ll be prepping for back-to-school. Here are […]

“My son knows his ABCs. Look how smart he is!” “Show Grandma how you can count to ten, honey!” Does this sound like you or anyone you know who is a parent of a young child? Chances are, the answer is “yes.” We are so proud to see that our children are learning; that they […]

Breakfast in bed is lovely, but what does it actually mean to be a mother? It’s much more than taking care of the kids — it’s also how we see and feel about ourselves. My oldest child just became a teenager. As a result, this Mother’s Day I’m reflecting on how my identity as a […]

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Childtime! Print this activity and have fun filling it in with your little ones!