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Independent Play can Boost Confidence, Creativity, and So Much More
Play holds great importance for your child’s development—even when their playtime is on their own! Playing alone, an activity we call independent play, can be an important time for your...
Make a Splash with These Fun Swimming Pool Games for Kids
There are so many fun swimming pool games to play with kids! What are the developmental benefits of some summer favorites? Learn more about the motor, sensory, play, executive function,...
8 Fun Exercises with Baby
It’s so important to get baby moving—and to keep mom and dad moving, too! These exercises with baby can help you do both, simultaneously! Here are some great ways to...
Does My Baby Dream? Understanding REM Sleep in Babies
While you watch your little one sleep, you may be wondering—is my baby dreaming? REM sleep in babies is when they dream most vividly. While we may not know what...
How to Help Your Child Sleep Better
Wondering how to help your child sleep better? Sleep is important for your child as they reach school age and need to have the energy and attention to tackle each...
How to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
Sleep is important at every age, especially in the first year of life. In fact, baby should be asleep for at least half, and up to almost three-quarters of their...
Why is Sleep Important for Your Child’s Development?
Sleep is more than just sweet dreams—it is the foundation of healthy development throughout our lives, and especially for babies and children. So, how much sleep does your child need?...
Childhood Books and How they Help Your Baby
Whether your child is reading or not quite yet, childhood books play an important role in their communication development and learning! Using books and telling stories helps with: Phonics: connecting...
Sensory-Friendly Summer Activities Your Child Will Love
Summer fun for kids forms a lot of their core memories while growing up. But for those who experience sensory processing issues, the increased social activities and outdoor time can...
130+ Fun Activities for Kids to do at Home
While your family may be spending a lot more time at home these days, your child can still stay energized and on track with their development through these fun activities...
How to Get Siblings Playing Together at Home
For those who have brothers or sisters, or have watched your children play with their siblings, you know sibling relationships are unlike any other! As a parent, you might think,...
From Baby’s First Steps to Walking on Their Own
Your Walking Questions, Answered Walking is an important marker of healthy development for your baby—and baby's first steps are exciting for both parents and baby! Not only is it essential...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Sensory Activities!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a day of luck, leprechauns, and everything green. So why not celebrate through the senses? Did you know there are seven senses? Sight, hearing, smell,...
5 Ways Cleaning Can Help Your Child’s Development
It’s spring, and for many that means time to clean! Cleaning habits, if developed early, will help your child to understand the importance of hygiene and sanitation. Cleaning doesn’t need...
Why Baby’s Sense of Smell is Important
What’s in a Scent? They say the nose knows. That couldn’t be truer for your newborn. Baby's sense of smell is not just incredibly strong, but it helps them learn...
Everything You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Safety Tips That May Surprise You Many parents know the car seat safety basics, but there’s so much involved in making sure your child is riding safely. Rear-facing...
Super Delicious! Quick and Easy Purees Made With “Superfoods”
As your baby starts to eat more solids, you’re going to want to give them the most nutrient-packed foods possible; aka, superfoods for babies! Superfoods for babies are loaded with...
Why You Should Encourage Crawling — and How To Do It
Crawling is an important step in your baby’s movement. It helps your child develop strength, stability and coordination skills by using muscles on both sides of the body. It promotes...
Swaddling Not Going Swell? Here are Some Alternatives.
Some babies enjoy swaddling, which is the practice of wrapping an infant in cloths to sleep, because it mimics pressure in utero. Swaddling is meant to calm babies and promote...
An Evening Routine Can Help in More Ways Than You Might Think
Many families practice morning routines, as they can help your family get up, get going, and get out the door on time. However, our evenings are often less structured—should your...