Everyone talks about how important it is to read to your baby (even in utero!), but for new parents, knowing what to read and why to read it can be overwhelming. In this series, we’ll discuss age-appropriate literacy skills and corresponding book selections for infants (birth to age 1), toddlers (
Having a child that turns his nose at all things green can be frustrating. But don’t panic and give up hope yet. Toddlers and preschool-aged children are notorious for being unpredictable with their food choices. Foods are still a new experience for toddlers and preschoolers, so they need to be ex
Having your little one help out with the chores can fill them with a sense a pride and set them up for valuable skills throughout their lives. Children as young as 2 can partake in chores and should be encouraged to help often and routinely. Here are some age-appropriate chores for your toddler and
Flying with a toddler or preschooler can seem daunting and may be just enough to keep you grounded until they are older. What if they act up or scream the entire flight? While you never truly can anticipate what will happen, you can be ready with an arsenal of tips and tricks to keep your […]
We have all heard the familiar phrase that learning starts at home. Play is an important role in your child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional development. Through play, your child will learn important problem-solving skills, communication, sensory and interpersonal skills. These are a
Research shows that music provides cognitive and developmental benefits to baby, toddler, and preschool-aged children. Not only is it fun, music is a great way to bond with your child and just put you both in a great mood. By exposing your child to music, you are helping them build motor skills, pra
Many people assume that creativity is an inborn talent that their children either do or do not have: just as all children are not equally intelligent, all children are not equally creative. But actually, creativity is more skill than inborn talent, and it is a skill that parents and early childhood
Every parent at least once in their lives has heard those two dreaded words every child mutters: “I’m Bored!” Even the child who is most excited about the end of the school year will not get through the summer break without mumbling that phrase at least once. So what as parents are
We’ve given birth and nurtured our children and watched them begin to grow into wonderful little people in awe of the world and all their surroundings. Now it’s time to prepare for them for the first big step in their lives – preparing for the first day of kindergarten. Getting ready is probab
Summer vacation is always a fun time for you and your family. Why not hold onto those memories a little longer and make them last a lifetime with a few simple crafts to capture those memories. One simple idea is a “beautiful places” key chain. With just a few simple items, you can create