Simple Playful Ways to Boost Your Baby’s Development
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!
Power of Independent Play
We’ve all read about the power of independent play for our kids. When children play on their own, they build important life skills like focus and self-control. Children are more likely to spend time immersed in play when they’re deeply interested in what they’re doing. Ask them about what they love to do … and…
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Narrating Play Supports Language and Executive Function
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…
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An Active Baby is a Healthy Baby
Here is a great blog from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children website where they answer parent questions around appropriate physical activity for babies. Does my baby need exercise? How do I get my baby active?
Should my baby be crawling?
“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…
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Tips to Help Your Young Child Build Relationships
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.
Encouraging Good Sleep Habits
You know what it’s like to not get a good night of sleep — feeling tired all day, getting upset easily, not being able to focus. It’s important for children to sleep well at night because sleep helps them learn, concentrate, and manage their behavior and emotions. Sometimes, kids who don’t get enough sleep even…
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