What is Executive function? Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills are crucial for learning, healthy development, and positive behavior. Children aren’t born with these skills—they are born with the potential to develop them. How can parents…
Here’s a good article on why independent play for your young child is healthy>> “It’s important to recognize the skills that independent play helps a child to develop, such as motor skills, as well as negotiation and conflict management skills. When they’re young, it’s entirely normal for younger children to play by themselves or play…
“For very young children, art and early writing skills are one and the same. At first, it’s all about just figuring out what these cool things called crayons can do. Then your child discovers the link between her hand holding the crayon and the line she made on the page. “Here is a helpful article…
Do you know about the free app and website, VROOM? VROOM helps parents create fun learning opportunities in every day moments. The website and app are easy to use and help you give your baby a strong start in life!
From the American Academy of Pediatrics website, here are some time-tested activities, suggested by age, that will help support your baby’s healthy development. Plus, they’re fun!
Language development/communication is one of the five key domains of child development. Did you know that asking your young child simple questions about what they are doing …and/or narrating the things you see happening supports their language development? “Language plays an important role in the development of executive function skills. It helps children identify their…
“Crawling is your baby’s first method of getting around efficiently on his own. In the traditional crawl, he’ll start by learning to balance on his hands and knees. Then he’ll figure out how to move forward and backward by pushing off with his knees. At the same time, he’ll be strengthening the muscles that will…
Learn how you can help your infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives. “Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others…” read more.