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Recycling for the bird – feeders!

MamaDuck — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:19 +0000

We all know how much fun the little ones have when they get to make pine cone/peanut butter bird feeders, but this is a fun, easy activity that can help teach preschoolers & younger school age children how to recycle at the same time. It was passed along to me by a fellow mama – [...]

Toy of the Week – Little Einstein’s “Pat Pat Rocket”

Grandma Duck — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:30:55 +0000

Why do children latch into certain toys, waking up and asking about that one or two toys immediately? Lil’ Duck asks about his Pat Pat Rocket every morning and it is never far from him throughout his day. As an adult it doesn’t look all that appealing to me, but putting the characters in their [...]

Toy of the Week – Whac-A-Mole game!

Grandma Duck — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:00:12 +0000

Yes, the child whacks the cute moles with a plastic mallet and those moles pop back up with a giggle! The moles are dressed with hard-hats if that makes you feel better . Lil’ Duck was delighted on Christmas morning to find a toy where he could take it out and have some good ol’ [...]

Tips for Getting Your Dog Baby-Ready

Grandma Duck — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:24:53 +0000

How to help your furry friend adjust to the new family member: Bringing a newborn into the home is exciting, but it can also be a major upset for the family dog, especially if he’s used to free reign in the house. Fortunately, Canine behavior specialist Kelly Beasley of Camp Bow Wow can provide dog [...]

Christian Children’s Music – Go Fish

Grandma Duck — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:16:59 +0000

Looking for good Christian music for your children? Tired of dumbed down lyrics and low quality music? You will enjoy the group, Go Fish. They have lyrics that teach with quality music that parents and children enjoy. We have enjoyed this trio for years and are delighted that they have children’s music for Lil’ Duck [...]

How to Teach Children to Say Thank You

Grandma Duck — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:39:48 +0000

We want to teach our children how to say thank you for the gifts they receive for the holidays, birthdays or just a special occasion. How can they say thank you, enjoy it and without it being a fight or hassle for you? Let us share some ideas we have used and please, share your [...]

Toddler Thanksgiving Fun – Books, Toys, Costumes & More!

Grandma Duck — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:33:43 +0000

Thanksgiving…a time to reflect on our blessings, time for family and relaxing with extended time off of work before the busy holiday season begins – who wouldn’t just love this holiday! I found these suggestions to help you bring fun to Thanksgiving while telling the story of the holiday. The wonderful classic in children’s literature [...]

Cute Animal Costumes for Babies & Toddlers

Grandma Duck — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:00:15 +0000

Costumes… oh the funny animal costumes available right now are delightful! A child in an animal costume always steals my heart (maybe because they act like animals sometimes anyway?!). Let me share some of the cutest you have ever seen. We have to start with… A yellow Duck – of course we found more than [...]

The 5 things you need to survive a toddler

MamaDuck — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:55:12 +0000

A great sense of humor, so you can laugh at even the worst disaster (think chocolate pudding everywhere)… A beloved stuffed animal, who can take your place & help them to fight monsters and other horrible imaginary creatures. An ability to survive on next to no sleep, even when the little one decides that 3 [...]

Using toddler energy for a cleaner house…

MamaDuck — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:00:55 +0000

Here are some simple chore ideas to keep your toddler busy & productive, while making your house cleaner….. Feeding pets. Put the food in the dish for them (or have them measure out dry food under supervision if they are old enough not to eat it), then have them take it to the spot and [...]