Five Enchanted MermaidsFeb 164 min“What a good little girl you are!”Seven Tips for using Praise Positively We all like praise. When someone tells me, “That was a great blog”, it makes me happy. It...
Five Enchanted MermaidsJan 213 min9 Tips to Cure Your 3 - 7 Year Old's Post-Holiday BluesWe hope you all had an enjoyable holiday with your family and friends. Not very much research has been conducted to understand the...
Five Enchanted MermaidsSep 18, 20214 minDiversity and Your Child’s Toy BoxDo you believe in diversity - a mix of races, ethnicity and cultures? The United States has been a melting pot of different peoples since...
Five Enchanted MermaidsJul 12, 20214 minHeading Back to School Although the COVID-19 threat is not over, we are returning to a more normal environment. Here are our ideas on that.
Five Enchanted MermaidsMay 21, 20215 minCHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK - Are children’s books still relevant?On May 3 this year, we started celebration of the annual Children’s Book Week and the question must be asked. In this modern,...
Five Enchanted MermaidsJan 18, 20213 minUnicorns or Mermaids?Little girls, preschoolers, love two mythical creatures most – unicorns and mermaids. Themed children’s parties often embrace one or the...
Five Enchanted MermaidsDec 28, 20202 minResolutions for 2021 from the Mermaids2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone. The lock downs, the physical separation from friends and family together with...
Five Enchanted MermaidsOct 24, 20204 minChild's Play This month we take a look at how something as simple as a doll can play a meaningful role in the development of your young child.
Five Enchanted MermaidsSep 22, 20202 minThe Cake TheoryLet me explain my theory about why raising a child is often like baking a cake.
Five Enchanted MermaidsAug 23, 20205 minThoughts on a Grandfather’s RoleFirstly, I believe that grandparents can play a huge role in helping bring up children from an early age.
Five Enchanted MermaidsJul 20, 20204 minFive Tips to Help your Child Head Back to School in the “New Normal”Here's help for parents with children facing the “new normal” when returning to school or preschool.
Five Enchanted MermaidsMar 19, 20202 minThe Ying and Yang of Teaching Social Skills to ToddlersAs the toddler develops, there will come a time when you need to explain the gray areas between good and bad.
Five Enchanted MermaidsFeb 24, 20203 minTeaching your Toddler by Reading StoriesPreschoolers love to learn new things. They thrive on learning and achieving new skills. However, patience is not something they typically h
Five Enchanted MermaidsNov 10, 20192 minHoliday Thoughts – from the MermaidsAs we roll into the holiday season, we’re looking ahead to all the new and exciting things in store in 2020 for the Five Enchanted Mermaids.
Five Enchanted MermaidsAug 19, 20194 minParenting - From a Teacher's PerspectiveWe all have our own ideas of what we can do to support the development of our children during their 3 - 7 year old age range. And we...
Five Enchanted MermaidsJul 29, 20193 minHer First BackpackHer eyes will light up and yours will tear up when you see her proudly sporting this new treasure on her way into her first day of school!
Five Enchanted MermaidsJun 17, 20193 minThe Scary Adventure of ParenthoodA lot has been written about the tweens and the teens and the challenges met by parents as they face bringing up their children. However,...
Five Enchanted MermaidsMay 16, 20192 minThe "Secret Sauce" for Kids' Birthday Party Success When you plan your little girl’s birthday party, you, no doubt, get into the organization like a pro. You put together a checklist (by...