Category: Learn & Play
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Ways to support the development of a 2-month-old baby through engaging activities
Your life with a 2-month-old may still feel like one long blur of feedings, diaper changes and brief bursts of restful sleep, as you adjust to life with this little person in your life. That new parent fog makes days blur together; often leaving no idea which day it is or why your car keys…
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Do Babies Experience Boredom? Yes, and It’s Beneficial for Their Development
Today we live in an age of constant electronic stimulation; whether walking down a street, riding an elevator, or taking public transit and looking at those around you; they all seem plugged-in; everyone seems preoccupied by something and their earbuds appear permanently engaged with something they’re engaged in, never giving room for contemplation, reflection and…
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Unbelievable Yet True: Two-Day-Old Babies Grasp the Concept of Numbers
Parents often believe their babies to be smart beyond their years, yet studies reveal we may not give these little ones due credit: studies show babies as young as 45 hours can understand numbers and associate small ones with left hands while larger numbers with right ones naturally – even before learning language! Scientists need…
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Incorporating Montessori Principles with Your Baby: A Step-by-Step Guide
Montessori can be beneficial even to babies as young as nine months of age, though many parents begin exploring its methods when their preschool-age child reaches preschool age. Montessori goes far beyond an academic system or method: It encompasses an approach and philosophy towards raising children both inside the home and school environment. Related Content:…
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Fostering Your 12-Month-Old’s Development: Engaging Activities to Try
Your baby has turned one! Your baby is 1! Your little one was born a year ago, and much has changed. You may feel as if it was only yesterday that you were decoding those newborn cries, and attending to their needs while also taking care of your own. Your toddler may be using gestures,…
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Fostering Your 15-Month-Old’s Development: Engaging Activities to Try
Your 15-month old toddler has changed dramatically from the baby they were a year ago. They are now capable of talking, walking, and solving problems. Engage their senses, and encourage their development by engaging them in age-appropriate games that are both fun (read: low lifting! Keep those hands busy. Here are our top 15-month old…
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How Babies Learn: A Parent’s Primer on Early Development
You may be surprised to learn that your baby, who appears to only eat, sleep, and poop, is actually learning at every moment. Baby’s are designed to learn. Everything they hear, see and feel gives them information about the world around them, which helps them communicate their needs and interests. In the first years of…
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Baby’s First Year Activities: A Guide to Fun Things to Do Together
Every month of your baby’s first-year is full of surprises. From their first smile to the first steps, each one brings a new surprise. Your child’s developmental needs will change as they grow. Finding fun activities that nurture your baby’s growth is essential. What was exciting in month two may seem a bit dated by…
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10 Ways to Nurture Your Baby’s Early Literacy Skills
Ten engaging early literacy activities to engage babies Early literacy activities for babiesMotherly CollectiveEarly literacy is a crucial area of development for babies. Early literacy and language skills can be a foundation for a child’s success in the future. By engaging your baby in reading activities, you will not only encourage a love of reading…
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Top Developmental Toys for Babies and Kids, Recommended by an Early Childhood Development Expert
Toys play an integral part of early childhood development. But with so many toys on offer, how can parents select age-appropriate options for every one of their little ones? Unfortunately, many toys make annoying sounds or take up unnecessary space and don’t stimulate play – instead being designed merely as entertainment devices for children. Yet…