Meet Ezra Elephant the Dancing King! The Benefits of Dance Lessons for Children
Dear Readers, This month we want you to meet Elephant Ezra! He is so ecstatic to meet all of you. Like so many of our other characters, Ezra loves spending time with his family. He especially loves quality time with his Grandma where he gets snuggle on the sofa with...
The Importance of a Lovey
Dear Readers, I am often asked the question of “what is a lovey”? A lovey is a security blanket/ transitional object that provides a child comfort and helps then through various life transitions from sleeping alone to visiting a new space. Currently, lovies have...
Warm Wishes for a Happy National Teddy Bear Day and an Apple Crisp Treat!
Dear Readers, Happy National Teddy Bears Day!!! About a week ago my friend, Priscilla, alerted me of this day and I was immediately inspired of what message Teddy Bears reflect to all of us. What really struck me is that this day falls on the week when so many...
The Battle of Screen Time! Four Activity Ideas that don’t Involve a Screen
Dear Readers, How many of you face the daily battle of too much screen time with your children? Even as an adult I am ashamed of how much time I spend in front of screens! With school currently being virtual in many areas’ children are in front of the computer even...
Meet Lily Duckling the Music Lover! Benefits of Music Lessons for Children
Dear Readers, This month we are happy to introduce you to Lily Duckling! She is so happy to be here as she is always eager to make new friends. We think she has a lot in common with you! Lily’s favorite color is purple and loves story time. Her favorite books...
Sparking the Imagination and Building Confidence through the Art of Dance: A Conversation with DNA, Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina
Dear Readers, How many of you have children that love to dance? As a dancer, I light up whenever my friends tell me their children are taking dance class and my mind races to what flowers should I bring for the little dancer at their recital! At the same time, it is...
Four Tips to Make the Most of your Beach Days
Dear Readers, How many of you are beach lovers? As I mention in my previous blog, Playing with Water, there are so many great images of children on the beach with big smiles and wagons loaded with essential gear! As a beach lover myself, I treasure my beach days and...
Playing with Water: Beating the Heat while also working on your Child’s Development Skills
Dear Readers, How many of you have children that love playing with water? Now that we are in the midst of the summer heat there is a constant flow of images of children engaged in water activities from beach time to backyard water toys. Seeing all this joy, I was...
The Importance of Grandparents: A Look into a Relationship that is Beneficial for the Whole Family
Dear Readers, Recently, I started thinking about family relationships and how grandparents fit into this dynamic. When brainstorming, my Grandmother, Lucy, comes to mind immediately given our close relationship and that I am her namesake as a Lucia. Yes, she is the...
Special Edition Blog: Quality Time with Loved Ones
Dear Readers, How are you doing? As we progress toward normalcy, one thing I am very grateful for during these past months is the quality conversations I have had with close friends. I have found several occasions where I was actively seeking these...