by jessicaperkins | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
I often get questions about age-appropriate toys for the children on your gift lists. Since parents inquire about educational toys for preschoolers, I typically take the time to type out all of the products that are a good fit for your little ones ages and reasons why...
by jessicaperkins | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whatcha working on? “Oh, nothing – just playing.” They say. Inspired by #rubegoldberg machines we saw last year at the @pghkids (still), they are creating. Do you know what I see? More than “just playing” ? —- I see collaboration; problem solving; complex...
by jessicaperkins | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Play is a language we all understand. Pause. And play. What does your play look like? One of mine is definitely art and another is taking pictures and yet another, writing what things light you up? What things bring you so much joy you feel like a child? When you do...
by jessicaperkins | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
My kiddos were needing to get their collaboration on today. Its been a lot of inside time the past 48 hours due to the rain. Thats fun and all – except when its not. Young people dont always know when they need personal space. They get annoyed and mad and spew....
by jessicaperkins | Jan 16, 2019 | self love, selfcare
Last night Lincoln woke up in the middle of the darkness and needed a snuggle. He came close, rested his head on my chest, reached around and hugged me tightly. I love you, I said. I love you too, Ma-Ma… he squeezed me closer as he said it. And then he told me...