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January 4, 2021

Family Rituals: 12 Ideas You Can Start Now

A child with adults sharing a bedtime ritual

What Are Family Rituals?

Family rituals can be anything you do regularly as a family. Rituals can help start or end the day, transition from one activity to the next, or provide a moment to reflect.

What’s the difference between a ritual and a routine? A routine is what you do, and a ritual is how you do it! Your daily routine might include waking up at 7 am, but your ritual is a morning stretch or a silly saying. Whether it’s funny, sweet, or serious – the key is to make it consistent; repetition makes your child’s connection to family rituals stronger.

November 23, 2020

The Stages Of Spelling Development: A Guide For Parents

Mom and dad laying in bed reading a book before bedtime

From scribbled stories to made-up words, a child’s first steps in writing are exciting! But it takes time to become a proficient speller. There are five stages of spelling development your child will progress through as they go from emergent “invented” spelling to accurate “dictionary” spelling.

November 9, 2020

Shared Reading: Definition And Tips For Parents

Parents Sitting With Children Reading Story Indoors

What Is Shared Reading?

Shared reading is a collaborative activity during which a child and a grown-up share the reading of a book in order to model strategies that proficient readers use.

February 24, 2020

Healthy Meals for Kids: 12 Tips from Yumble’s Experts

A little girl is enjoying her healthy Yumble meal

Kids are always learning, exploring, and creating, and that means they are using up a lot of energy! As parents, we know that giving kids healthy, nutritious meals gives them the fuel they need. But if you have a picky eater on your hands, what do you do? Our friends over at Yumble are dedicated to helping take mealtime stress off parents’ plates. Keep reading for their tips on how to get even the pickiest of eaters to enjoy healthy foods throughout the day!

December 6, 2019

Reading and Play: Do the Two Intersect?

We’re big fans of learning AND playing. In fact, we often find ourselves doing both and don’t even realize it. Our very own Peggy Kaye, shared a few activities to get your family reading and playing, which were featured on Jim Henson’s Family Hub!