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
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Spark Your Child's Creativity With This Simple Invitation
Fall has always been my favorite season. And while I love a good fall festival, picking apples or pumpkins, etc, there are so many simple...
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jillybeansnyc
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Three Tips To Keep Vibes Calm After School/Daycare
If you’re feeling like things are CRAZY in the hours after school at your home, especially at the start of the year, you are not alone!...
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jillybeansnyc
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Our Journey with Potty Training- Part One
So--- it's happening. If I'm being honest, potty training is one of the things I was most anxious about in parenting. Learning to use the...
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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
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
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 28, 20203 min read
My Go-To Supplies and Props for Jillybeans Toddler Classes
I'm feeling excited for the fall, but in this new world, the classes I teach look different than ever before. As a result, I've been...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 19, 20202 min read
Tips and Tricks to Make Virtual Classes with Toddlers A Success
As the pandemic continues, it’s uncertain when things like enrichment classes and school will return to the formats they once had. Here...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Fostering Independent Play With Toddlers
As a follow up to my recent post about fostering independent play with babies, here are some of my suggestions on how to support...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 14, 20202 min read
Sensory Bin Basics
If you know me, you know my love of sensory play runs deep. Sensory bins are easy to throw together, and are always a hit for a large...
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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, 20201 min read
Toy Car Play Three Ways
Here are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20201 min read
Bubble Painting
The only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...
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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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