Rub a Dub Dub: Sensory Fun in the Tub

Bath time is a regular part of your child’s routine that sometimes may not be as enjoyable as you would like. But instead of rushing through it, take advantage of...

Tips for Bringing Kids to Restaurants

Family meals are important. Sometimes these include bringing kids to restaurants. But dining out with your little one can be tricky! We recently ran a Feeding Tips Contest and asked...

Differences between Maternal and Paternal Book Reading to Children

Reading aloud helps children expand their vocabularies while also building their ability to think, analyze, and ask questions. It can also inspire a love of reading and learning for life....

Did You Know Moms and Dads Read Differently?

It’s a great idea to make reading aloud part of your family’s daily routine. But did you know that moms and dads can sometimes have different reading styles? Moms’ Typical...

Earth Day Activities

The sun is shining bright, flowers are blooming, and summer is right around the corner. Make the most of Earth Day this year by teaching your child how important nature...

Easy Daily Activities to Help Baby Reach Milestones

Did you know the average toddler takes 14,000 steps per day? That adds up to more than 2.5 miles your little one is walking! These numbers might seem surprising, but...

5 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts

Haircuts can be difficult for children. There are many new sounds, sensations, feelings, and smells that might make children feel uneasy. Children might feel uncomfortable with all the unknown objects...

DIY Putty for Children’s Motor Play

Playing with putty is a great way for children to develop hand and finger strength along with fine motor skills. There are tons of brands and varieties of “Silly Putty”...

Valentine’s Day Craft for Fine Motor Development

Have fun making this heart shaped decoration with your child as a Valentine’s Day activity. Threading beads and twisting pipe cleaners are great activities for learning fine motor skills that...

Using Fine Motor Skills to Make a Valentine’s Day Wreath

Did you know crinkling small pieces of tissue paper is an excellent finger exercise to build fine motor skills in children? Crinkling small pieces of paper uses the same three...

Homemade Craft for Kids: Valentine’s Day Card Holder

Keep little hands busy and practice motor skills with this fun Valentine’s card holder! This is a great way for your child to recycle a paper bag and get in...

7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful

Did you know research suggests that giving thanks has the power to make people happier? When we stop to savor and appreciate our daily lives, the communities we’re a part...

7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful: Community Service

Day 7: A Season for Service This week’s idea for encouraging thankfulness in children can apply to adults too. Roll up your sleeves and try it out! Being involved in...

7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful: Kids in the Kitchen

Day 6: Kids in the Kitchen What’s one idea that can help children appreciate their food more? How do you make it more likely that children will eat the food...

7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful: Making Old Toys New

Day 4: New Old Toys Has your child grown tired of some of their toys? Wondering how to make old toys seem interesting again? This week’s post from our series...

7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful: Saying Thank You

Day 3: Say THANK YOU As part of our 7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful blog series, we are highlighting one of the simplest ways to show appreciation...

7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful: Increasing Responsibility

This week, we are continuing our series on 7 Ideas to Encourage Children to Be Thankful. Check back with us every week through December to see a new suggestion. Day...

What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

What is Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)? Animal assisted therapy (AAT) is a form of therapy that uses animals in treatment to improve social, cognitive, motor, and emotional functioning. What types...

Great Family Halloween Activities Beyond Trick or Treating

Candy and costumes are great, but there is more than one way to appreciate the Halloween season. We’ve thought up some additional Halloween activities your family can enjoy before and...

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