Earth Day is a good occasion to remember that 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, most of it oceans.

Children of all ages love playing with water, in water, on water. You will love that they grow in multiple developmental areas with such a simple, inexpensive toy: H2O.

Though it may be a little soon for “the talk,” this is the perfect time of year for a walk with your infant, toddler or preschooler.

Whether strolling through a neighborhood, or through a park, your fellow (feathered) citizens are ready to help you teach your child about Mother Nature.

It’s Earth Day all week long at MommyGarten.com, and today we talk about some of the compelling creatures who share the outdoors with us and our children.

It hardly seems fair.

Every week, the moon has her own day: “Monday” in English; in Spanish “lunes” reminds us of lunar events.

But Mother Earth gets just one day per year? Well, let’s make the most of it.  We declare it Earth Day all week at MommyGarten.com.

We’ll tell you tips to help your baby, toddler, or preschooler grow and play outdoors — and the developmental benefits for doing so.

No self-respecting baby dreads tank-top season because her arms are chubby.

Instead, she sees this weekend’s Spring Equinox for what it is: THE season for outdoor play. There is a world of sensory lessons that await baby beyond your screen door.

New smells, new feelings, new sounds, and new colors will fascinate your baby, or returning toddler, as she experiences the her body in ways that she cannot when she’s inside.