July 2010 - Toddle Babes - The Network of Care

No Cook Strawberry Jam

After going to a pick-your-own farm to pick strawberries, why not make your own jam? Here is a recipe for NO COOK Strawberry Jam. Let you toddler mash the berries and mix and stir in the other ingredients. When the jam is ready, you can go one step further...

Published Sat, Jul 31 2010 6:18 PM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Educational Fun and Games, Yummy Recipes, cooking with toddlers, jam recipes, strawberry recipes

Being Three…

The 3-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating. Their days are filled with busy exploration of their world. Become a part of this world by joining in and trying to understand what makes the average 3 year...

Published Wed, Jul 28 2010 7:32 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Discipline Techniques, Parenting, toddlers, naughty, bedtime, temper tantrums

Coping with picky eaters

It’s exciting when your baby starts eating solid foods. But, just as there are foods you like or dislike, there will be foods they like and ones they don’t. That being said, what can be done to help your child get over that frustrating “picky”...

Published Sat, Jul 24 2010 7:34 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: General Info, Child Development, Our Bodies, toddler mealtimes, fussy eater, weaning, healthy eating for kids

Sticky Chocolate Brownies

Get baking with your toddlers this holiday and make these incredibly simple yet scrummy brownies… So yum, they may not even have enough time to cool down before they disappear! What you need: 1 2/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 tbsp water...

Published Fri, Jul 23 2010 6:37 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, chocolate recipes, baking with kids, brownie recipes

Being a good role model to your 4-5 year old

Unfortunately it is a well known fact that children do as you do, and not as you say…so how can you as a parent illicit the desired behaviour from your pre-schooler? Your toddler watches you to get clues on how to behave in the world. You’re her...

Published Thu, Jul 22 2010 6:22 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Teach your Toddler about Numbers and Counting

Have you ever wondered how to go about helping your child get to grips with the basics of numeracy? Here I cover some ideas for teaching your toddler about number and early stages of mathematics. What do we mean by numeracy? Little children develop numeracy...

Published Tue, Jul 20 2010 7:11 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, beginner maths, numeracy for kids, Problem solving reasoning and maths, Problem Solving

Literacy for 0-4 year olds

Simply talking, singing, playing sound and word games, reading, writing and drawing with your child are easy ways to build a firm literacy foundation. Your usual everyday activities, like going to the shop or library, as well as those special treats Read...

Published Sat, Jul 17 2010 6:48 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Creativity & Self-expression, Communication, reading with children, encourage literacy, early literacy

How to Wean your Baby

Your baby’s introduction to “baby food” will set his tastes and favourites for many years to come. So when should you start? The best time to wean your baby onto solid food is at about 6 months. This age is best because it is when your...

Published Fri, Jul 16 2010 2:12 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Child Development, baby food, first foods, baby eating

Whiffy Sniffy paints

You know how you get stickers that you can scratch and sniff? Well here is our version of fun smelly paints! Age group: 18 months+ What you’ll need: • Paints, any colours you like • Powdered drink mix (unsweetened) like Kool-Aid • Water • Something...

Published Thu, Jul 15 2010 6:26 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Banana Cream Pie with Strawberries

This yummy fruity pie is perfect for the summer while Strawberries are in abundance…try it with other berries too! Preheat oven to 375° F. PASTRY 1 1/3 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces...

Published Wed, Jul 14 2010 5:31 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Yummy Recipes, banana recipes, pie recipes

A-Z of holiday activity ideas

For many parents, the idea of six weeks of summer holidays is terrifying. How will you keep your children amused and happy? What can you do to make sure they are entertained and busy? Well here are a few simple ideas to get you started! A: Aquariums,...

Published Sat, Jul 10 2010 7:23 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, things to do with toddlers preschoolers, activity ideas

Promoting Gender Sensivity

We find it normal when boys mess around with plastic popguns and girls play with floral patterned tea sets. But if they trade toys, most of us are overcome with uneasiness, shock, or even anger. Experts say that kids grow into well-rounded adults if their...

Published Fri, Jul 02 2010 10:02 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: PSE development, Guest Authors, Our Bodies, gender sensivity

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