I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I’m proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us. We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s First Steps in Spanish, and […]
Teach Kids Some Sign Language for Easter
Check out this clip to learn some fun Easter words with Rachel. Then, find out why we think Signing Time is the best sign language video for children and babies. Available: Direct from Signing Time: $19.99; From Amazon.com: $19.99
Give the Gift of Reading
The Gifted Grasshopper was started by two busy first-grade teachers turned moms who wanted to share their love of children’s literature. These two mompreneurs sell unique and beautifully-packaged gift bags bursting with books that your child will love. Gifted Grasshopper gift bags are categorized by age and by theme, and each contains hand-selected books appropriate […]
Win An Educational CD-ROM from True-Learning.com
Can you really help your pre-schooler learn in just 15 minutes a day? That’s the concept behind True-Learning.com. True Learning’s printable learning exercises focus on math, literacy, art, fine motor skills, thinking skills and foreign languages and were designed by mom and early childhood education expert Jinhee Kim to be completed in just 15 minutes […]
Win Little Laureate’s Educational DVDs
Since Mama-to-Be really loved Little Laureate’s “My World” Educational DVD series, we’re going to give one lucky Mamanista reader the chance to win all three Little Laureate DVDs. (Click here for full review.) We also have a gift for all Mamanista readers– an exclusive Buy 1/Get 1 Free coupon for Little Laureate. To redeem your […]
Artsy, Fun Educational DVDs for Mother and Child
I recently had the chance to review the “My World” educational DVD series by Little Laureate. Little Laureate’s aim is to expose children to art, music and world culture. There are currently three DVDs in the My World Series. Each DVD comes with a 60-minute CD of classical music and a 24 page book of […]
Kids Prefer these Toys and Books
Reading to your baby promotes language development, which builds the foundation for future reading skills. At Mamanista, we love innovative products that encourage an interest in reading. Kids Preferred focuses on bringing to life old favorite and new classic books for babies and toddlers. Instead of licensed characters that promote television programs, how about music, […]
Win A Fun, Educational Game from "Learning is an Art"
Mama Luxe and I get a lot of press releases advertising new products, but occasionally one company will really stand out from the rest. Learning is an Art is an innovative toy seller that makes wholesome, high-quality educational toys and games. Plus, Learning is An Art uses ALL of its profits to support charitable causes. […]
Lullabies for Future Linguists
Between supper and sleep time, we find time to relax. Baby Diva is a perpetual motion machine so it is important to try to wind her down a little before bed. Siente is a beautiful soundtrack for some quiet pre-bedtime cuddling and has become part of our nightly ritual. Keep reading for a chance to […]
Give Your Baby the Bilingual Edge
Bilingualism helps sharpen the mind, makes you more creative, increases mental flexibility, facilitates travel, helps you make friends, and is really cool to boot. So, how to help your children along the path–especially if you live in the United States, a country that, despite its large immigrant population, is still decidedly monolingual? The Bilingual Edge […]
