2023 Holiday Gift Guides Are Here!
I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by age range: Babies Under 1,...
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jillybeansnyc
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Because our children are always watching...
The other day Rae and I were coloring. She told me she was going to make a “big, big bear.” When she completed it, she looked at me with...
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jillybeansnyc
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Three Things To Consider When Creating Your Child's Playspace
Did you know that your child’s play environment can have a major affect on the way they play and interact with their toys? Here are three...
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jillybeansnyc
Apr 19, 20222 min read
What Are My Actions Teaching My Daughter?
Does it bother you when things don’t go the way you imagined they would or the way you think they were “supposed to”? This seems to be a...
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jillybeansnyc
Mar 15, 20221 min read
My Favorite Play Objects for Tummy Time
Tummy time can be a struggle, but enlisting the help and support of play objects and materials can help! Here are a few of my favorites:...
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jillybeansnyc
May 10, 20211 min read
DIY Sensory Bottles
Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...
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jillybeansnyc
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Seeing Things in Black +White: My Fave High Contrast Image Products
I've always loved finding easy ways for parents and caretakers to interact with their little ones at home. But now, as a new mom, I truly...
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jillybeansnyc
Nov 1, 20204 min read
My Virtual Layette Shopping Experience with Monica and Andy
Of all the things needed to prepare for the arrival of our baby (who will be here in just a few weeks ahhh!), there was one I was most...
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jillybeansnyc
Sep 23, 20203 min read
My Fave Toys/Materials for 6-9 Month Olds
There are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...
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jillybeansnyc
Sep 9, 20203 min read
"No!" No More
Did you know that the average one-year-old child hears the word “no” about 400 times a day? 400 times! I’ve been reading a lot about this...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 26, 20205 min read
True Life: I’m Pregnant in a Pandemic
When Matt and I decided we were ready to start trying to have a baby, it was a well-thought-out decision. This was going to be our first...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 21, 20202 min read
The Registry Chronicles Part One: Ok, But Where The F Do I Register?!
Alright guys. I said I was going to do it, so here we go. (In case you missed the intro check out my WTF do I put on this baby registry...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Some Of My Favorite Ways to Engage with An Infant
I had an opportunity to write a piece for Monica and Andy's blog, the M+A Edit to share some of my favorite ways to play and engage from...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 30, 20202 min read
But WTF do I put on this baby registry?!
So fact about me... I struggle with making decisions. And I’m not just talking about major life decisions that have a serious impact. I’m...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Three Tips to Encourage and Foster Independent Play with Your Baby
The topic of independent play is one that has been coming up A LOT lately for me, particularly in the age of Covid when people are...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 16, 20204 min read
My Fave Toys for the First Six Months
I often get asked when toys should be introduced to babies. This question is usually followed by "What baby toys do you recommend?" For...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 13, 20201 min read
No beach? No problem!
Sadly, I imagine many of you, like me, have not yet been to the beach at all this summer. But, who says you can't bring the fun of the...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Summer PLAYlist (see what I did there??)
This list includes some of my favorite summer play items for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! This post may contain affiliate links,...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20202 min read
First Blog Post and a Big Announcement
Hi and welcome to the Jillybeans blog! For those who don't know me, I’m Jill. I’m an early childhood educator and development play...
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