I recently spent the afternoon with two of my siblings and their kids at a local park. It was the kind of park that has a splash pad, a jungle gym, and a big open grassy field. The kids had…
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How to Read to an Unwilling Toddler
The other day I saw a comment on social media from a mother about her toddler. She said that every time she tries to read a book to him, she is able to say about three words before he shuts…
Use Fun Words and Exciting Sounds
How to Help Your Child Start Talking So, you want your baby or toddler to start using words. You are already talking to your child all the time. What else can you do? Model FUN WORDS or words that have…
What Should You Say When Talking To Your Child?
What should you say to your baby or toddler? You probably know that is good to talk to your baby or toddler. But what types of things should you say? What the research says Research has shown that infants and…
Discover new toys in your kitchen
Toys where you don’t expect them Toys are everywhere! And they are often in the places where you least expect them. Finding Toys in Your Kitchen Your kitchen is a treasure trove of great loose parts that can function as…
Find new toys without paying for them
Does this sound familiar? My kids are so board! But because of time/money/the pandemic/too many toys already, there is NO WAY I am buying them any more toys! Great news! Your house already has TONS of great toys for your…
