Category Archives: In The News

Early Bilingualism Can Enhance Early Learning

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Tweet The face of our nation’s youngest children is changing. Recent (2010) census data shows dramatic changes in the racial and ethnic makeup of our nation’s youngest children. The numbers of Hispanic and Asian children in particular are on the rise. Furthermore, one in four children under the age of 8 grows up in a…

“Mommy, why are you so sad?” – The news of the day

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Tweet I have felt these feelings before: this immediate sense of panic, dread, and anxiety churning in my stomach. This heavy weight on my heart as tears rolled down my face and questions that I had no answers to, circled in my mind. I felt this way for the first time in 1999, when I…

Scribbling and Stacking: Fine Motor Development in Toddlers

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Tweet Handing your two year old a crayon and some paper can be a great way to occupy them before dinner, but it is also a wonderful way to promote fine motor development. Fine motor development, or the development of the small muscles found in our hands, is similar to the development of our large…

Shopping Made Simple for the Holidays – Gift Guide for 2012

Our beloved Merchants, Susan (left) and Meredith (right)!

Tweet At Isis, we love babies and the people who come with them. That includes all varieties of individuals who frequently find themselves in the quandary of finding the perfect gift for the holiday season. Our merchant team of two, parents themselves, work closely with our manufacturers and our educators to assemble a thoughtful assortment…

Gift Guide: Gifts $10 and under

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Tweet Grab some of these to have on hand for those last minute gifts that may get lost in the shuffle.  We love a spinning top to entertain all ages.  What about bubbles or First Friends to light up little imaginations? Print this list > Baby Legs Why We Love It: Keeps the baby’s legs…

Gift Guide: Gifts $25 and under

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Tweet Love a little special someone? Want to stock up on lovies? Or do your gift recipients find themselves eating out often? Here are some versatile treasures to choose from. Print this list > Sophie the Giraffe Why We Love It: Every baby needs this classic teether. with safe soft plastic and a gentle squeak…

Twin Birth Story of Victoria and Madison, by Mila

My newborn twin girls, Victoria and Madison.

Tweet We love receiving your birth stories! That’s why we’re featuring some of the most popular birth stories you’ve shared with us each week. I was 36 weeks pregnant on Friday September 30th and I had just about enough of being pregnant with my twins. My feet were swollen, I felt uncomfortable doing just about…

Gift Guide: Gifts $50 and under

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Tweet Cuddly sleeping bags for infants, funky stainless steel teethers, and our own scent free Isis Illipe Butter by basq are among the offerings on this list. Print this list > aden + anais – Muslin Swaddle Wraps, 4pk Why We Love It: These swaddles are what every new parent needs! Not only does the large…