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...

I don’t know where the time went, but this baby should be arriving in just a little over 6 weeks (SEND HELP!) In some ways, being...

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

I'm feeling excited for the fall, but in this new world, the classes I teach look different than ever before. As a result, I've been...

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...

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...

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

If you know me, you know my love of sensory play runs deep. Sensory bins are easy to throw together, and are always a hit for a large...

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...