Why is sleep important for kids? There are so many reasons, but I have chosen of the top reasons that should convince you that your child’s sleep is as important as the foods they eat!
*Updated March 2022* Indoor play forts for kids are simple to set up and offer many ways to foster open ended creative pretend play. Building forts as a kid was so much fun, I still have so many fond memories!…
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As parents, we all want our children to feel good about themselves. Research has shown that self-esteem is critically linked to success. We’ve also learned much more about how to foster self-esteem in our children in recent years. For young…
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So you’ve heard about self-care for adults. There’s a lot of lighting candles, reading books, long soaks in the tub, perhaps a glass of wine or two, but what about self-care for kids? We often forget that kids need time…
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*Updated December 2021* I remember as a child my mom always going on and on about the importance of family mealtimes. And now that I have my own family (and a background in child development) I can see that there is…
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Here are the 10 Best Parenting Tips You Will Ever Need, so keep reading! Number 6 may surprise you!
Dramatic play is one of the best forms of play for language development, however all forms of play will support language development. Keep in mind that you are your child’s best teacher so by being involved in their playtime (not…
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The benefits of outdoor play for preschoolers almost always outweigh any potential drawbacks! Of course there is a chance your little one will get dirty, possibly covered in mud and perhaps they will even put a piece of grass in…
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