If you ask parents, potty training is one of the biggest challenges they face with their toddlers. I remember when my daughter was in preschool & in order to move up to the next class level, she had to be potty trained. We read storybooks about going to the potty, but she was nervous about using it. My kiddo’s preschool teacher really worked with her to overcome her fear. Plus I used candy to reward her for using the toilet. Then voilà…she … [Read more...]
Laura Gehl Introduces Two NEW Children’s Storybooks
When my daughter was a toddler, I loved to read her storybooks. It was a special time for both of us. She would sit in my lap or next to me on the couch, point to the colorful illustrations & smile with joy. Storytime really opened up her imagination & introduced her to new vocab words. I would often try to get her to sound out the words in the story by saying “copy Mommy.” Laura Gehl is a children’s book author with two new books – … [Read more...]
Peep and Egg: I’m Not Trick-or-Treating {Book Review}
Peep and Egg: I’m Not Trick-or-Treating is a children’s book about two cute little chicks that are about to embark on a Halloween adventure. The chicks are siblings & the older chick wants to go trick-or-treating, but the younger one does not. Halloween is just around the corner & if you have little ones, then you know that this holiday can bring up a mixed bag of emotions. Some tiny tots LOVE to play dress-up & go … [Read more...]