Developing speech and language skills is important for so many reasons. Let’s start out with taking a look at its link to literacy development and then near the end of the article we will get into how having exceptional speech…
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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. When I refer to electronic toys, I am not speaking only about tablets…
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Have you been searching for positive parenting techniques that actually work? Then you have come to the right place. Today I want to tell about a fabulous online parenting program called Positive Parenting Solutions! I know, you are probably a…
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Research is answering the question of “do children learn through play?” with “yes they do”. But 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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While the benefits children can experience from play-based learning in the early years are extremely well documented, accounts that focus on the benefits parents, teachers, and caregivers can derive from facilitating or designing play-based learning strategies are still rather scarce….
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Pinterest can be a wonderful source of information. But just like other social media networks, not all information shared is accurate, especially when it comes to child development. Spending some time on Pinterest is what led to me write this…
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Usually I am not a fan of edible playdough since real playdough shouldn’t be eaten. This is more for young children as it might be hard for them to determine which types of playdough can be eaten and which can’t….
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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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