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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As parents and educators, we all want to give our preschoolers the best possible start in life. And one of the best ways to promote their creativity, fine motor skills, and social interaction is through sensory play activities. The trouble…
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Father’s Day will be here before you know it! Why not forgo the gifts and try some fun and memorable Father’s Day Activities that will also promote hands on learning for the kids! It can be really hard to come…
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Children love to play, and we have all seen the joy and excitement on their faces when they are engaged in their favorite activities. Did you know that play offers more than just fun? It provides various cognitive benefits that…
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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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This article may contain affiliate links. This will not change your user experience! Written By:Mandy Gandhi, PT, DPT Owner, BrickSmarts, LLC We all know that playing with LEGO bricks unlocks your little one’s imagination and creativity, but did you know…
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Kids costumes for Halloween are so versatile and many are basically dress up clothes! Costumes are a great way for kids to really get into pretend play scenarios. Did you know that there are 100’s of kids dress up clothes…
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*Updated May 2022* Whenever I share articles about keeping kids occupied with fun activities, I also like to add a bit of a disclaimer. It’s ok for kids to be bored. In fact, it’s an important part of child development….
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