Published inparentingplaceWinter-Time ActivitiesBrrrrr it’s cold out there! As the temperature drops and the holiday season approaches, check out a few low-cost or free fun indoor and…Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
Published inparentingplaceServe and Return InteractionsThe fairly new concept of serve and return from Harvard’s Centre on the Developing Child, is based on cutting edge research from…Oct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021
Published inparentingplaceLanguage Development in the Early YearsLanguage development starts with sounds and gestures, then words and sentences. You can support language development by talking a lot with…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Published inparentingplaceChildren Don’t Need Speech to TalkEarly conversations set the stage for good relationships. Talk or sign early and often with your child, even when they can’t talk back…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
Published inparentingplaceCelebrating our Differences is Key to Accepting Each OtherHelp your child to appreciate and value difference, while promoting justice and fairness. Use story time to introduce them to characters of…Jul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021
Published inparentingplaceSix Benefits of Skin-To Skin Touch in the Early YearsHealthy, loving touch is one of the most important factors needed for young children to grow and thrive. Skin-to-skin contact can benefit…Jul 14, 2021Jul 14, 2021
A Child’s Development is in Your HandsHealthy touch is an essential part of healthy child development. From birth, physical contact between caregiver and child promotes brain…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Published inparentingplaceSetting Limits & BoundariesSetting limits and boundaries with our children can feel hard, but is important! It’s natural for children to want to push those boundaries…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
Published inparentingplaceRoutines Relieve StressYou can help a child feel safe by building predictable daily routines including meals, sleep and play times. It’s okay to be flexible —…Jul 5, 2021Jul 5, 2021
Published inparentingplaceGender is a Conversation, Not an ExpectationChildren need to feel confident about who they are, what they are interested in, and can miss out on important experiences when their play…Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
