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Whether you are in contact with Deaf or Hard Of Hearing people, or if you’d like to bring ASL or Baby Sign Language into your family’s daily routine, here is a list of sign language books for toddlers, and introductory books about Black American Sign Language (BASL). My Journey With Sign Language Books Sometime in the middle of this pandemic — do not ask me exactly when, because what is time anymore — I decided to start learning sign language. It wasn’t the same as picking up a hobby per se, but it seemed something useful to occupy my time,...

It may seem like your child’s snack times are defined by endless requests for “junk” food. Requests for cookies, chips, and ice cream—to name a few—are made while driving in the car, riding in the stroller, sitting on the couch and maybe even during dinner. To help parents navigate, The Goddard School’s team of early childhood health and education experts share 10 tips on how to swap “junk” for healthy alternatives and how to make healthy snacking fun! Dr. Jack Maypole, pediatrician and member of Goddard’s Educational Advisory Board (EAB), offers three easy ways to swap in healthy foods in...

Set aside the conversation hearts (except when experimenting … see idea #3) and show your kiddos how much they mean by filling the day with oh-so sweet activities and games. From playing musical hearts to making suncatchers to concocting potions, the following ideas are fun ways to share the L-O-V-E. photo: Deirdre Smith 1. Play a Heart Counting Game It’s craps meets math with a clever counting game from Kids Activities Blog. Roll the dice then add the same number of beans to the heart. The first overflowing heart is the winner! Play again and again — it’s a lovely (and...

TL;DR: As of Feb. 9, you can get the codeSpark Academy Sibling Bundle (3-month access for two accounts) for just $17.99 instead of $59 — that's 69% off.In a digitally-dominated world, it’s hard to keep kids away from their screens. But fortunately, it’s easier than ever to fill those screens with educational content. Check out codeSpark Academy, a coding app created for kids, for instance. It’s designed to teach your kids the basics of computer science through play, and you can get codes for two kids with this sibling bundle deal.As of Feb. 9, the codeSpark Academy Sibling Bundle gets you...

To me, South Africa’s Cape Winelands offer no shortage of romantic experiences, accommodation and activities for couples to enjoy. Honestly, our local wine farms can be some of the most romantic destinations around! In this post, I look at some of the most romantic wine farms near Cape Town. Whether you are looking for a stunning wedding venue, couples’ getaway, date ideas or fun day trip to enjoy together, these wine farms offer something for all couples to enjoy. Best of all, they can be enjoyed year-round. So you don’t have to pay any heed to Valentine’s Day pressures or...