Keeping kids safe in the kitchen is a priority for every parent! A chair isn’t always the safest item to use. Luckily we discovered The Learning Tower when our kids were quite young (18 months and 3.5). In this article…
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Does your child have frequent ear infections? Is there a delay in spoken language? If so ear tubes for children may be required. This article will help clarify…
The market of electronic toys for toddlers is growing rapidly each year. And the makers of these toys are touting their many benefits, even for babies and toddlers. I won’t disagree completely as I do believe there are benefits to technology,…
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Did you know that the technical term for games such as “Peek-A-Boo”, “Ring Around The Rosie”, “Row Row Row Your Boat”, etc is people games? It actually makes a lot of sense. All of these games involve a baby or…
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You may be familiar with a few of the old standbys when it comes to playing with a young child. There’s peek-a-boo, nursery rhymes, and tickling toes. But when those grow old what can you do? One option is to…
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Research is answering the question of “do children learn through play?” with “yes they do”. However, play based learning and learning through play are not the same thing. Let me explain. Play Based Learning vs. Learning Through Play I do…
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Since spending more time on Pinterest and becoming more knowledgeable with how it works, I have also found it’s a great place to get ideas for articles. It is also where I see what sort of information regarding child development…
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Usually I am not a fan of edible playdough since real playdough shouldn’t be eaten. Mainly for young children as it might be hard for them to determine which ones can be eaten and which can’t. But, playdough is a great…
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