I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by age range: Babies Under 1,...

The other day Rae and I were coloring. She told me she was going to make a “big, big bear.” When she completed it, she looked at me with...

Did you know that your child’s play environment can have a major affect on the way they play and interact with their toys? Here are three...

Does it bother you when things don’t go the way you imagined they would or the way you think they were “supposed to”? This seems to be a...

Tummy time can be a struggle, but enlisting the help and support of play objects and materials can help! Here are a few of my favorites:...

Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...

I've always loved finding easy ways for parents and caretakers to interact with their little ones at home. But now, as a new mom, I truly...

Of all the things needed to prepare for the arrival of our baby (who will be here in just a few weeks ahhh!), there was one I was most...

There are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...

Did you know that the average one-year-old child hears the word “no” about 400 times a day? 400 times! I’ve been reading a lot about this...

When Matt and I decided we were ready to start trying to have a baby, it was a well-thought-out decision. This was going to be our first...

Alright guys. I said I was going to do it, so here we go. (In case you missed the intro check out my WTF do I put on this baby registry...

I had an opportunity to write a piece for Monica and Andy's blog, the M+A Edit to share some of my favorite ways to play and engage from...

So fact about me... I struggle with making decisions. And I’m not just talking about major life decisions that have a serious impact. I’m...

The topic of independent play is one that has been coming up A LOT lately for me, particularly in the age of Covid when people are...

I often get asked when toys should be introduced to babies. This question is usually followed by "What baby toys do you recommend?" For...

Sadly, I imagine many of you, like me, have not yet been to the beach at all this summer. But, who says you can't bring the fun of the...

This list includes some of my favorite summer play items for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! This post may contain affiliate links,...

Hi and welcome to the Jillybeans blog! For those who don't know me, I’m Jill. I’m an early childhood educator and development play...