The great thing about a preppy clothing style is that it isn’t determined by the latest fad or fleeting look. It is a structured style that is classic and timeless. For children, this is a bonus as hand me downs will have the same charm on child number two as the original wearer. Preppy style for children usually brings “oo’s and ahh’s” from parents and kids alike as their cozy knit sweaters and skirts are usually as comfortable as they are cute. Cygnet Living uses a variety of natural fibers . . . Australian merino wool, cashmere, supima cotton to make their clothes comfortable to wear but long lasting. With timeless preppy kids clothes this is a bonus! Whether you...
The Internet is overflowing with ideas about planning a field trip for students. But remember that even very young students benefit from planning field trips. It is a fun and gentle learning experience. They are soaking up information like little sponges while enjoying themselves thoroughly. You don’t have to be an expert in “how to plan a field trip” to have success on your very first venture. Any field trip planner will tell you that it all starts with an idea. Surf the Internet or start a brainstorming session at your next play group. Very young toddlers may enjoy a sensory museum. Don’t have one nearby? How about creating one with the other parents in your circle of friends. Everyone...
Moms are often so busy that they are on the lookout for quick dinners. With schedules extra busy during the school year, eating even a simple nutritious meal at home can be a challenge. Cooking with kids can certainly slow you down but they love it so much and it is the perfect way to learn some great skills regardless of their age. In the end, the extra time it takes to have them “help” you, will come back as a gift when they are able to prep their own simple lunch or breakfast and even venture to make dinner for the family! Cooking with kids recipes are easily found on the internet, just check Pinterest for cooking with...
Classic outfits for kids are always at their best around the holidays, and next to the Christmas season, kids' easter outfits are the highlight of spring. As the days start to warm up and those short, dreary days melt into longer sunny ones, every mom is anxious to bring out the pastels and bright colors of spring. Easter outfit ideas for kids start arriving on the covers of catalogs and in cute Instagram ads but a few things will make all your springtime activities not only photo worthy but fun and comfortable for your little ones. Think about the activities that they will be participating in . . . will there be an egg hunt, a dinner, a religious...
A baby starts learning even before they are born. All of their senses are engaged as they learn about this interesting world they are now a part of. Parents want the best for their children and education is something they think about as their little one grows. Child guided learning is what babies excel at. They are the ones that choose what they will stare at or reach for. Providing them with a rich environment is most beneficial. Studies have shown that child led learning actually has the greatest impact on neurological development. Children blossom when they get to learn about what interests them. Not that we can’t gently introduce them to a variety of things, it’s just that they...
