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 There are many benefits to children getting out of the house and playing outside. An article published by the Daily Mail in the UK, looked at studies that found that children who play outside often have better…
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Boredom leads to creativity, so don’t feel like you always have to entertain your child or have them involved in structured activities. In fact, be sure to refrain from always “planning” activities for your kids! Let them be bored and…
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Playdough! So much fun for kids, yet so much mess for parents. I am starting to see a theme here. Fun activities for kids tend to be the activities parents find the messiest. My kids love playdough! They started really enjoying…
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A kids pretend market or grocery store is a wonderful way to encourage pretend play, creativity and imagination. Your child will be learning many new skills without even realizing it! You could set out to explicitly teach your child things…
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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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Having a child with special needs can be challenging. I do not have children with special needs or developmental delays, however I have about 10 years of work experience in this area. I have worked with many families whose children…
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Children of all ages have their own agendas (as do many adults). We all learn best when we are interested in something. The same goes for babies, toddlers and children. Because this is so important I want to show you…
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