16 creative ideas for play dates
Moving to San Diego and not knowing many people was fine when it was just my husband and I, but once I had kids I felt like my social circle needed to be a bit more broad! I wanted
DIY sensory play activity for your toddler
Having been a pre-school teacher before I became an elementary school teacher, I became very familiar with sensory play activities. I would set up different areas in the classroo
5 tools to help your child with reading and writing
When my daughter was around 2.5 to 3 years old, I would sit down with her and have her practice reading with me. As a teacher I would use different guidance tools in my class an
a virtual trip to India
I met Carolyn Clarke at a fundraiser for Kids For Peace one evening and remember chatting with her on her book of guided meditations for little ones. I loved her energy and passion
8 extra-curricular activities to put your children in
School has started, and getting back into a routine and out of vacation mode is difficult for children, as well as parents (I am sure some of you are so happy that your children ar
first 6 yoga poses for infants and toddlers
Giselle Shardlow is the author of Kids Yoga Stories. Her yoga-inspired children’s books get children moving, learning, and having fun. Giselle draws from her experienc
top 10 back to school essentials
Summer is over and it’s time to get back into that daily grind with the kids. Back on routine schedules with bed times, school activities and homework time. Chai Mommas are a
8 tips to helping you choose the right school for your kindergartner
Last November it hit me that my first-born will be 5 soon and will be starting kindergarten in September ( I know it was almost a year away) but in order to get into some schools a