Children develop at different rates. Some children walk at 9 months where others don’t take their first steps until 15 months. Both of these are considered normal. The same goes for speech and language development. The average age a…
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Before we get started, keep in mind that all children develop at different rates. Reaching certain speech and language milestones is no exception. However, there are some signs that may indicate that your child should be seen for a speech…
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What is motherese? Some people seem to be familiar with this term while others have never heard of it. To me it sounds a bit formal. However, it simply means “baby talk”. Motherese brings with it the idea that it is…
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Just like the title says, the Baby Merlin Magic Sleepsuit really is magic. I am a huge advocate of babies and children getting enough sleep. Sleep plays a crucial role in both your child’s physical and brain development. So much…
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Everyday I hear and read about parents comparing their toddler’s abilities to name shapes, recite the alphabet, count to 100, and label/identify a vast array of colors. I’m sure these parents mean well and want the best for their child,…
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Remember back in the day when children were told to go outside to play (on their own) or sent to the basement to play with all of their toys? What happened to those days? These days children have fully packed schedules…
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You are probably thinking that any statement containing the words “simple ways to improve your baby’s sleep problems” is too good to be true. Nothing about this seems simple. “Simple” may be a slight exaggeration but the tips themselves that I am…
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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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