Picture this. You’re at the park. A child walks up to your little one and joins in constructing the gravel mountain your child has been diligently working at for 15 minutes. They make eye contact. Your sweet little angel swats at the joiner, unleashing tears streaming like Niagara Falls from those beautiful round eyes and parents run frantically over to…
Tucked inside an Allen Park neighborhood is a newly remodeled park that makes a great pitstop for children of any age. Millward Park is located at 10401 Park Ave Allen Park, MI. The best route to enter the park is two blocks north on Crescent Street, which runs right into the park’s gravel parking lots which is much more convenient…
Looking for a Birthday party venue for your family and friends in Wayne County? Look no further! This list will give you some ideas to plan a party perfect for you. Clayin’ Around Pottery Address: 6551 Allen Road Allen Park, MI 48101 Phone: 313-386-2529 Email: contact@clayinaroundpottery.com Party packages are in the $200 range and all guests can choose a piece…
Toddlers have a growing sense of autonomy while still needing reassurance from a familiar caregiver. They discover the world through their eyes, at their own pace and rarely within your time schedule. Between the ages of birth until three years of age, a child’s brain develops more than any other time span in life so you can imagine how hard…
We have all been to playdates, preschool classrooms and playgrounds where one or all children resort to hitting, swatting, pushing and eventually screaming. Emotional regulation is a developing skill in the early childhood years. Children’s brains learn through repeated opportunities to express themselves, as language is also evolving may not have the words to talk about the feelings and alas,…
Whether parents choose to homeschool or enroll in institutional methods of education, the pressure to academically prepare for what’s next is increasing year to year. Buzzwords such as “Kindergarten readiness” coupled with the Third-Grade Reading Law signed by Governor Snyder this past October surely have many parents wondering how to ready their young learners. As an Early Childhood Advocate and toddler…
When families choose to use out of home care options, the need for bridging the school to home connection is the key to success. Whether you are leaving a child in friends and family care or choosing a licensed childcare program, being involved in your child’s day while you are away ensures an easier transition for your little one and…
The Junior League World Series is not the only fun that can be found in Taylor, Michigan! This time of year, you can find Santa’s Magic Forest within Heritage Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Taylor. Those looking to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus can stop in Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays November 20th, 2017 through December 23rd, 2017…
The Henry Ford Greenfield Village Holiday Nights is a perfect way to get your family in the Christmas spirit this December. With various warming and refreshment stations, come hungry and ready for a wintry night of family fun! Holiday Nights welcomes all ages and as a toddler Mom, I am thankful there is a large bathroom right at the entrance/exit…
The city of Taylor is home to a variety of family friendly venues including the beautiful Heritage Park. This multipurpose space surrounds the Taylor Public Library on Pardee road, just north of Northline road in the heart of Taylor. The park has space enough for a few areas including an oval walking path with historic buildings and posts describing some…
