Why does my toddler repeat words? It may very well feel like ground hog day when your toddler demands you sing The Wheels on The Bus for the 19th time, but she is asking for an exceptionally good reason. It is how she learns. Toddlers love and need repetition because it’s how they take in
Continue Reading...The Brand New Debbie Doo Blog. What’s it all about?
Hello everyone and welcome to The Debbie Doo Blog. However, you define family and community, one thing remains true, they are our most important social units. Through love, kindness, joy and patience we navigate the often tricky, day-to day happenings of being parents, grandparents and community members, while watching our children grow into the happy,
Continue Reading...ABC Kids Star Tina Harris On Why Music is Important for our kids! Debbie Doo
What can I say about Tina Harris? A ray of sunshine? A shining star? A…. Okay, okay well maybe no more cliches… But what I will say is that Tina Harris is a phenomenon in the world of kid’s music and education. Alongside her tremendously talented husband Mark Harris, they are a musical powerhouse with
Continue Reading...7 More Seriously Random Facts About Me (Dance Action Song With Lyrics Included) Debbie Doo
Approx 1-minute read, but be warned, this post does include a reference to stepping on an eel while out kayaking. If you can still find the strength to read on, then please do! 😂 1. Dancing. Yep I love it so much, I do not even have the words to express my love. As soon
Continue Reading...The Incredible Value of Friendship Debbie Doo
A month ago, I lost my childhood friend to cancer. One minute I was smiling at her family videos on social media, the next I was reading her eulogy. I still have her letters. They are filled with child like fun and mischief. Memories swish in my mind as if they were created yesterday. Balancing
Continue Reading...How to make Open/Shut Them nursery rhymes for toddlers more engaging (is that even possible?) Debbie Doo
Hi everyone and welcome to terrific totts. So, as you may already know, or don’t… I really like nursery rhymes and I think they are an awesome tool and resource that you can use to help your child develop some serious skills that will enhance their learning on so many levels. “Fun and just a
Continue Reading...7 Random Facts About Me Debbie Doo
Okay, this is a requested blog from a fan wanting to know a little bit more about me and if I play all the characters in my videos. The answer is yes and they are loosly based on my own family💟 Hope that answers your question.😊 Here goes! 7 random facts about me. I would
Continue Reading...Why I Chose a Whole Food Plant Based Diet The Reason Might Surprise You Debbie Doo
Approx a 2 min read if you are not busy scrolling through your Facebook feed, If not, then read on!📱 Before I start this post, I just want to say that I hold no judgement whatsoever for anybody and their choice of diet. We can be sensitive about what we eat and each one of
Continue Reading...3 Simple Home Activities to Power Positive Messaging Debbie Doo
Approx 2 minute read if you don’t have a little pooch who is looking at you with puppy eyes, hoping to grab your attention. If not, then read on. 🐾 Being positive matters! There I said it. Now it would be easy for me to finish this post right here, but I’m guessing you were
Continue Reading...Why You Need To Know about Mirror Neurons
Approx 2 min read if you don’t have a tween demanding you paint her room white, while she covers it with fairy lights. If so, then see you back here later😄 I must confess, I am completely and utterly hooked on reading. You give me a book and I go to a sacred place where
Continue Reading...Why I seriously love my Stability Ball Debbie Doo
Approx 2 min read unless of course you are already exercising then in that case, enjoy your workout! 😁 Okay, so let us all take a moment to acknowledge Aquilino Cosani, the man who first developed the concept of the swiss ball back in 1963. Yes Aquilino Cosani, you are a genius! Firstly, I am
Continue Reading...3 Super Music And Movement Play Group Activities That Are Fun And Educational Too! Debbie Doo
Musical activities are a great way to have fun and bond with your child. Socializing your child at a young age is super important too, so put on the Spotify playlist below while performing these group activities and have fun! 😊 Farm Animal Fun – Using a large piece of material with a lot of
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