“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass When an eagerly anticipated son or daughter finally arrives in your life, there is an undeniable feeling of being complete; complete as a family and…
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Sometimes we take for granted how colorful our world is and we may assume that children will automatically learn their colors as they grow. But the ability to recognize and name colors is a skill and an important cognitive link…
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“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” – Diane Ackerman. If you thought playtime and learning cannot go hand in hand, think again! With learning no longer limited to just books and the classroom, everyday interactions can provide parents…
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Father’s Day will be here before you know it and this year with Covid-19 will be unlike any other. So why not forgo the gifts and try some fun and memorable Father’s Day Activities that will also promote hands on…
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You are probably thinking that any statement containing the words “simple ways to improve your baby’s sleep problems” is too good to be true. Nothing about this seems simple. “Simple” may be a slight exaggeration but the tips themselves that I am…
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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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When being stuck at home, kids will inevitably end up getting bored, some sooner than others. When they struggle to find something to do, some kids manage to find opportunities to get into mischief – especially the younger children. But…
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