For my daughter's first birthday, we gave her Melissa and Doug's Deluxe Wooden Fold and Go Dollhouse. The recommended age rating is three years old, but we felt we could watch her closely and hide away small parts until she was older. Five years later, she still plays with her Melissa and Doug's Deluxe Wooden Fold and Go Dollhouse, although she does wish for a bigger dollhouse. Melissa and Doug's Deluxe Wooden Fold and Go Dollhouseis perfect for little spaces like our cabin. It is compact, yet ... continue reading...
PlayGround Hazards: Sand and Pressure Treated Lumber
The weather is warmer, and children are spending more time playing outside and in parks. Just like many other products designed for children we have discovered, there are potential health hazards on the playground. Play sand contains carcinogenic dust, and wooden play structures made with pressure treated lumber contain arsenic compounds. Children love to play in the sand, but have you ever bought a bag of play sand? If you live in California, the bag of play sand is labeled with a ... continue reading...
Tin and Wooden Tea Sets for Children
Both male and female children love to play with tea sets as part of their dramatic play. We have previously owned a ceramic tea set, but inevitably cup handles, plates, etc. broke. You also have to be cautious when purchasing a ceramic tea set to be sure the glazes do not contain lead. A few months ago, we discovered Magic Cabin's Children's Tin Tea Set. This little tea set is durable, aesthetically pleasing to little people, and comes with 15 individual pieces. The only drawback is that ... continue reading...
Organic Lollipops
The breadth of organically grown products available today is amazing. Children do not have to miss out on childhood treats, such as lollipops because their family only eats organic. Two weeks ago, we discovered Yummy Earth's Organic Lollipops. These lollipops are delicious and the perfect size for children. At $2.21 for 15 lollipops (assorted sizes are available), Yummy Earth's Organic Lollipops are affordable. We have tried other natural lollipops, like Magic Cabin's Natural ... continue reading...
Great Children's Literature: The Great Kapok Tree
Reading aloud to a child is perhaps the single most important activity parents can do to help their child's developing mind. The benefits of reading aloud to children also extends to seaking meaning from the messages present in the literature. Storybook content and illustrations provide a catalyst for discussing the green values expressed by the author and/or illustrator and espoused by your family. There are many wonderful children's books that use the narrative form to express green values and ... continue reading...
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