THE POWER OF PLAY BASED LEARNING: Research confirms social emotional development occurs through play Think about how many hours you’ve spent as a parent reading to and playing with your kids. Probably more hours than you can even count. Do…
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Most children love playing and splashing in water. But did you know that water play with preschoolers is a great way to work on speech and language skills? Water play is more than just making a big mess for mom…
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UPDATED MARCH 2018 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. …
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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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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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UPDATED October 2017 Are you at your wits end trying to deal with your child’s behavior? Then keep reading and I will share my thoughts with you about an amazing program called Positive Parenting Solutions. This program really is one…
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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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