As toddlers grow, so does their curiosity and desire to explore the world around them. Your backyard can become an exciting playground for them to discover, but it’s essential to ensure that it’s also a safe and secure environment. Here are some practical tips to childproof your backyard and provide a worry-free play space for … Continued
In today’s fast-paced world filled with various distractions and electronic devices, encouraging independent play in children has become more critical than ever. Independent play not only stimulates creativity and imagination but also helps in building essential life skills and self-reliance. As parents, fostering a love for independent play in our children can be both rewarding … Continued
Whether you’re looking to help your child with their language skills, or you’re looking to help them develop focus skills, music can be an amazing tool to help your child grow. Early childhood development and music go hand in hand to help your child learn essential skills and, as a bonus, singing is fun! How … Continued
Playing outside is one of the best parts of the summer and many kids will thoroughly enjoy it. However, heatstroke and heat exhaustion can be very dangerous without proper preparations. When letting your child outside to play in the summer sun, keep these things in mind so that they can stay safe and keep having … Continued
Kindergarten is a major milestone for children and it can be the beginning of a lifelong love for learning and making friends. Preparing your child for this critical time can help them grow up with confidence so we’ve put together some simple skills you can teach your child to get them ready. Sharpen Their Motor … Continued
A sensory bin is a tub or box filled with sensory items or toys. They could include toys that squish, make a satisfying sound, or simply feel good to play with. The purpose of a sensory bin is to give your child a place to enjoy an open-ended tactile experience. There is no goal with … Continued
Reading is an essential skill that we use every day. You’re reading this sentence right now! When it comes to your child learning how to read, you may be wondering how they can get started and at what age they should be reading words and sentences. For most children, reading really picks up in the … Continued
With the long, extremely cold winters in , indoor air can become extremely dry. Not only does insufficient humidity make the air feel cooler and lead to higher thermostat settings, but it can also be responsible for itchy skin, persistent cough, sore throat, thirst, and chapped lips. Dried-out nasal passages make us more susceptible to … Continued
While you might think a fish tank requires too much time and effort, there are some solid reasons why it’s a good idea for kids. Whether a giant saltwater tank or a small goldfish or Betta tank, the maintenance after the initial setup isn’t all that labor-intensive. Plus, your kids will love picking out fish … Continued
For the first year of your baby’s life, middle-of-the-night wake-ups are expected. While a nightlight might seem like a necessity, little ones don’t necessarily need one. There are benefits as well as drawbacks to nightlights, but most infants sleep better in the dark. Adding a gentle glow can certainly make it easier to see better … Continued
