Are you searching for fun and engaging methods to help your children connect with the natural world around them? There are countless opportunities for children to learn and enjoy themselves through nature. Outdoor adventures can give your children the opportunity…
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Finding entertaining and interesting toddler learning activities can be difficult for parents or other caregivers. However, adding simple tools like cookie cutters to activities may have a huge impact. In addition to being perfect for making cookies, cookie cutters are…
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It’s true, thinking of your young child “helping” in the kitchen is not a pleasant thought for many parents, including myself. It’s difficult not to think about the mess they may cause, or the safety aspect. However, life skills activities…
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Ahhhhh, summertime! That magical season of slow, lazy mornings, unhurried schedules, and memorable family outings in the sun. But with all that free time, our kids are at risk of becoming too dependent on electronics. So how can parents help…
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These edible playdough recipes are perfect for babies and toddlers! Playdough is a great sensory and learning experience for both babies (8 months and up) and toddlers. I love that all of these playdough recipes are made without cream of…
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Risky play in a child’s early years was never something that would come up in conversation for past generations. Now there are researchers actually studying “risky play” and how beneficial it is for a child’s development. The main reason why…
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Being a parent is both a huge responsibility and a wonderful gift – because, from day one, you are there to help them grow up and learn about the world around them. For many of us, we aren’t trained teachers…
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Maturation and child development need to be explored closely in order to provide the best academic setting for children under the age of 6. Even those children above 6 years of age may…