Crafts are so much fun! Did you know that crafts are useful for preschoolers too? As Colorific puts it, "Craft projects involve a mix of manipulation, identifying shapes and sizes, moulding, drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, creating and making things which all help developing children's fine motor skills." Crafts are also fantastic for encouraging … [Read more...] about Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers
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Encouraging Independence In Toddlers
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
The Pros And Cons of Preschool
Recent reports have emerged that preschool may not be as important to academic achievement as once was thought. These same studies report that the children who benefit from preschool the most are those from affluent families; these being the families that can afford the top, private preschools. Does this mean that generations of children went to school sooner than necessary? … [Read more...] about The Pros And Cons of Preschool
Cool Baby And Preschool Learning Toys Powered By Imagination
In a day and age where things are so digital and play has become so structured, you are sure to love these top picks for cool baby and preschool learning toys that are powered only by the imagination. All of these toys are made for creative, open-ended play. The learning that occurs is purely through play and there are endless ways these toys can be used by babies and … [Read more...] about Cool Baby And Preschool Learning Toys Powered By Imagination
Top Toddler Gifts Prize Pack Giveaway
Toddlers are so cute and I remember always thinking it was to make it easier to get through the toddler years where they require so much energy, attention, and patience. If you are parenting a toddler, you are sure to be interested in this top toddler gifts prize pack giveaway. This post is sponsored by Bilby and Bear, a new brand of high quality children's products designed … [Read more...] about Top Toddler Gifts Prize Pack Giveaway
Toilet Training for Toddlers- What You Need To Know
Toilet training is a major milestone for toddlers to hit, and it’s a big step for parents too. Oh, how wonderful not to have to change diapers anymore! But toilet training for toddlers is not an overnight process so it does require two important things to be successful . . . time and patience. Expect toilet training to take anywhere from 3 to 6 months (sometimes less or more) … [Read more...] about Toilet Training for Toddlers- What You Need To Know
Emotional Development in Children
I think it is easy to forget that knowing what emotion we are experiencing and why we are experiencing it is not a given. As a parent, we often run into sharp reminders of this with toddlers who can seem so unreasonable when they don't manage their emotions. Emotional development in children is a very important aspect to their learning process, but what does it mean and how … [Read more...] about Emotional Development in Children