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 MermaidsJun 22, 20203 minHow to Have a Virtual Mermaid PartyWe have a great solution for you! You can throw a virtual mermaid party with help from the Five Enchanted Mermaids.
Five Enchanted MermaidsMay 21, 20204 minGrandmimi's Rules - Part 2We're pleased to welcome back our guest blogger, Linda Stroud, who has lots of wise advice on the art and science of grandparenting.
Five Enchanted MermaidsApr 18, 20204 minGrandmimi’s Rules – Part 1Here, then, are Grandmimi’s Rules…. I am the grandmother I never thought I would be. I have six children, 12 grandchildren
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 MermaidsOct 17, 20194 minStaff Favorites - About the MermaidsSo, what is the story behind the Five Enchanted Mermaids? And what do the creators love most about it?
Five Enchanted MermaidsSep 16, 20194 min9 Ways to Birthday Party Food Success!One of the things that everyone will remember is the food you served. We're here to help with 9 ideas to ensure the party food is a success.
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...