In my home growing up, books were a foundational part of our bedtime routine. My parents kept three large bookshelves in the upstairs bedroom, all dedicated to children’s books. Every night, we were each allowed to choose two books to…
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Five Songs to Build into Your Child’s Routine
I grew up in a family of 6 children. We were more of a late-night family than an early morning family. So, when those early mornings needed to happen (you know – school, Saturday games, team competitions), my parents turned…
Three Do’s and Don’ts to Boost Your Child’s Language
Do you remember doing pattern worksheets in elementary school? I loved staring at the symbols or the colors until I could see the pattern emerge. It was like being a detective! In a similar way, after working with children and…
How to Find Great Toys in Unlikely Places
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…
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…
