Parenting | Fiveenchantedmerm

Off to School

By reading this book aloud, a teacher or caregiver, in a fun and age-appropriate way, can help a child overcome those first day jitters.

“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...

9 Tips to Cure Your 3 - 7 Year Old's Post-Holiday Blues

We hope you all had an enjoyable holiday with your family and friends. Not very much research has been conducted to understand the...

Diversity and Your Child’s Toy Box

Do you believe in diversity - a mix of races, ethnicity and cultures? The United States has been a melting pot of different peoples since...

Heading 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.

Unicorns or Mermaids?

Little girls, preschoolers, love two mythical creatures most – unicorns and mermaids. Themed children’s parties often embrace one or the...

Resolutions for 2021 from the Mermaids

2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone. The lock downs, the physical separation from friends and family together with...

Child'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.

The Cake Theory

Let me explain my theory about why raising a child is often like baking a cake.