Does Dumping Make You Cringe?
Does dumping make you cringe? 😬If so, you’re not alone. Around our little ones’ first birthdays, they become very interested in dumping...
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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
Nov 7, 20221 min read
2022 Holiday Gift Lists are Here!
Holiday gift lists are here! I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by...
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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
Sep 15, 20222 min read
One of the Biggest Misconceptions about Independent Play
Independent play looks different for everyone. For some, it may be sitting and building with blocks. For another child it may be coloring...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 15, 20221 min read
Easy Activity: Mirror Painting
Looking for a quick and easy way to make art more engaging? Switch up the surface your child is painting on by swapping paper for a...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Fun & Simple Outdoor Activity: Condiment Bottle Painting
Let’s paint with condiment bottles! This activity is great for strengthening the very important muscles in the fingers and hands and...
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jillybeansnyc
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Introducing Stickers To Your Toddler
Here are the tips you need when introducing stickers to your toddler! Stickers are great for working and coordinating the little muscles...
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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
Feb 8, 20221 min read
How Play Can Affect Your Child's Sleep
Did you know that activities and quality sleep go hand in hand? Just like we get better sleep when we exercise and are busy during the...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 22, 20211 min read
My Fave Toys for Children 12-18 Months Old
This is such an exciting time developmentally-- your little one is perfecting his/her walking/running/climbing, throwing and possibly...
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jillybeansnyc
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Play Staples For Your Baby's First Year
Your baby's first year is full of growth, and play can be an amazing tool to support you. Here are some of my favorite play staples for...
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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
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Keep Calm and Stop Promoting Unrealistic Expectations Around Pregnancy
Has anyone else seen this commercial? A woman is shopping and appears to get an idea while looking at a scarf. She purchases the scarf,...
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jillybeansnyc
Sep 29, 20204 min read
My Pregnancy Must-Haves
I don’t know where the time went, but this baby should be arriving in just a little over 6 weeks (SEND HELP!) In some ways, being...
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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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