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 (
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
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