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🌼The Dandelion: The Flower That Blooms Twice?

Have you ever seen a bright yellow dandelion growing in a garden patch and days later noticed that same spot where the flower was turned into a fluffy white ball? If so, you’ve witnessed one of nature’s most fascinating transformations. The dandelion is often called “the flower that blooms twice” because it appears to flower once as a cheerful yellow blossom and then again as a white puffball of seeds. But is the dandelion really blooming twice? Let’s take a closer look! What Is a Dandelion? The dandelion is a common wildflower found across much of the world. Its scientific name is Taraxacum officinale . Although many people consider it a weed, the dandelion is actually an important plant that provides food for pollinators, improves soil health, and supports wildlife. Children often recognize dandelions because of their bright yellow flowers and the fun of blowing their fluffy seeds into the wind. The First Bloom: A Golden Flower In spring and summer, a dandelion plant produces...
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Best Books for 0 - 12 months

Want to know what to read to your newborn but not sure what? You've come to the right place, just keep reading.

Ideally you want to read any and everything aloud to your newborns before they are old enough to have an opinion or preference. (As long as there is nothing x-rated in the reading material of course.) 

This includes any book or topic of interest you may have whether Math, Astronomy, Cooking, Finance etc you name it. You can read it aloud at night in lieu of a bedtime story, at this young age. The goal is to give your child the opportunity to hear many words, read your lips and develop a rich vocabulary. 

If you'd rather get your hands on child friendly books; here are some books my children and I 

have enjoyed at the newborn - 12 month stage:

1. High Contrast Books (For example picture books in black & white.


2. Books that have texture (to encourage little ones to interact with the book)

i. Bright Baby Books







ii. Melissa & Doug Poke A Dot Books 

3. Books with stories that can be sung.


4. Water proof books that can handle drool, spill or bath time.








5. Any small and chunky books that they can hold themselves with their tiny hands once they start grasping things.


6. Padded Baby Books (especially for babies in the throwing stage. It can take some wear) These also have mostly pictures and fewer words which makes it great for independent reading. It's also another good way for your little one to learn and retain some new vocabulary.



BONUS

7. Books with bonus music CDs that you can toss in the car to add some calm and fun to car rides.





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