Shutterbug: 10 Must-Take Back-to-School Pictures


Updated 08/23/11 5:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Creative Ideas For Back-To-School Pictures

The time has come! Back-to-school season is in full swing and both moms and tots are ready for the big day. School supplies are bought, tees and socks are in good supply, and Mama's even prepared a few special surprises for lil one's first day at school. Now's the time to get the cameras ready to capture the special occasion for memory books, grandparents, and (of course) Mom's Facebook page. Read more

Get Schooled in Early Education Philosophies


Updated 08/20/11 4:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Different Early Education Philosophies

Decisions, decisions, decisions. From the moment a baby is born, the parents' lives are filled with important decisions, "What will he or she eat?" "Play with?" "Wear?" Parents are generally prepared to make those choices; what comes as a shock to many are the many options they'll have when deciding on a preschool for their tot. Kids no longer simply attend the preschool that's closest to home Read more

Shutterbug: 6 Pro Tips For Picture-Perfect First-Day-of-School Photos


Updated 08/19/11 10:43 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Photography Tips For Back-to-School Pictures

The first day of school is such an exciting event in the lives of parents and kids that it screams for a camera to be present! It's a milestone filled with memory-making photo ops. Making a big deal out of first-day-of-school photos makes your kids feel special, shows them that the ordinary is worth celebrating, and that mom and dad are proud of them! Be prepared to capture your wee one's new Read more

Five Tips For Camping With Children


Updated 07/18/10 6:00 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Tips For Camping With Children

Pitch a tent, it's time to take the kids camping! Lots of families enjoy an annual adventure living in the great outdoors! But to make the trip a enjoyable for young children, we got some great tips from Kampgrounds of America. Do you have any to share? Read more

Kiddie Soiree: A Fete For the Smallest Graduates


Updated 09/01/10 7:48 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Preschool Graduation Party Ideas

Put on your cap and gown! Childhood milestones are meant to be celebrated and preschool and kindergarten graduations are no exception. Fifty-seven percent of LilSugar readers agree that lil ones' early school accomplishments are cause for a party. As school years come to a close, plan the perfect soiree for your lil graduate with these lil tips. Read more

Five Ways to Maximize Your Grocery Shopping


Updated 04/12/10 12:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Entertaining Kids at the Grocery Store

A trip to the supermarket isn't usually on a lil one's list of favorite activities. Aisles filled with goodies that mom won't add to the cart is quite a tease. While we all do not have the luxury of babysitting services at our local grocery stores, we can create our own activities to occupy our tots that help them build important learning skills while allowing us to get our errand done. Check out Read more

Building Blocks Rock! 5 Construction Sets


Updated 05/12/11 2:40 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Blocks Sets for Preschoolers

Blocks are a basic toy, but the wooden, cardboard or fabric cubes can inspire a love of learning for little ones. Kids use them to count, to read, to learn. The toy box staple also allows them to design, construct and work with their hands. Check out these five sets that will get your child building. Read more

Sarah Jessica Parker Shows Tabitha and Loretta the City Ropes


Updated 01/25/12 7:19 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Sarah Jessica Parker NYC Pictures With Marion and Tabitha

Sarah Jessica Parker kept an eye on Tabitha and Loretta during an afternoon out in NYC yesterday. The three girls left a preschool and headed back to the family's apartment. It seems all the Broderick children have classes to attend now, and big brother James Wilkie is currently in the middle of his own academic year. SJP is taking a short hiatus from the big screen, but one of her iconic Read more

Learning Fun: 5 Educational Devices For Tots and Preschoolers


Updated 11/12/11 4:50 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Educational Computers For Toddlers and Preschoolers

These days, even preschoolers want cool digital devices! New learning devices for toddlers and preschoolers hit the store shelves on a regular basis, and the range of what they teach varies from helping kiddos learn the alphabet and numbers to animals, sounds, and much more. Give your kiddo the gift of technology — and education! — with one of these five educational devices! Read more