According to Psychology Today, one of a parent's biggest responsibilities is to teach your child independence. While your child will not fully be independent until they reach adulthood, it is important to ensure your child learns how to do things on their own as they develop. This should be an easy process if you support it, because toddlers love learning new skills and enjoy … [Read more...] about Encouraging Independence In Toddlers
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Baby Brain Building Games
Babies are really miraculous, wonderful gifts. They make you slow down and appreciate the world in a whole new way- as a parent. You develop a new sense of responsibility with the realization that this little human is depending on you for everything! You will be amazed as your baby grows and passes developmental milestones so quickly. Your child’s brain grows the fastest from … [Read more...] about Baby Brain Building Games
Portable Ultrasound Stadiometer With Growth Development Stages App
Do you ever wonder how your child's growth and development compares with the CDC growth chart for boys and girls 2-20? Most people like to get a general idea of how their child's growth development stages compare with others to see if it is "normal" or "on track". This can be especially valuable if there are health concerns or weight concerns. Well, there is a brand new … [Read more...] about Portable Ultrasound Stadiometer With Growth Development Stages App
Baby And Toddler Milestones Guide
Today I'm going to talk about a more serious topic: child developmental milestones and delays. We all want our young ones to grow up strong and healthy. But what about those times when we are noticing our child isn’t meeting toddler milestones or isn’t as far a long as his/her classmates? What are some of the factors we should be on the alert for? What should we do? Hopefully, … [Read more...] about Baby And Toddler Milestones Guide
Teaching Kids Compassion And That They Their Efforts Matter
Your child's piggy bank can be a great source of learning. Piggy banks are great teaching tools for teaching kids about saving money but they can also be used for teaching kids compassion. Just imagine how powerful it would be for them to learn that their piggy bank can help stop child hunger! Just imagine allowing them to feel that they can actually make a difference instead. … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids Compassion And That They Their Efforts Matter
Cognitive Development Through Play [Why Playing Matters]
Playtime is fun time but it is also learning time that improves cognitive skills and intellectual development. In fact, cognitive development through play comes easily and naturally to kids as they interact with the world around them. Not only do kids learn through play but it also creates a love of learning when playtime is fostered. I am talking about all kinds of cognitive … [Read more...] about Cognitive Development Through Play [Why Playing Matters]
Why Children Still Need Cursive In A Digital Age
Public schools are starting to remove cursive writing from their curriculum. Typing is being pushed earlier instead, the argument being that cursive is becoming an obsolete skill. With all the added pressures of standardized testing, administrators claim there just isn't time to teach the practice. These decisions are being made in regards to keeping up with growing technology. … [Read more...] about Why Children Still Need Cursive In A Digital Age