By age five, kids are going to school, starting to develop new interests, and gaining new skills. School settings allow children to engage in more complex cognitive learning, expand their language and vocabulary, develop social and emotional skills, and advance their motor development. From starting elementary school, your five year old’s thinking and language progress… [Read More]

Three year olds are becoming more independent and able to establish and maintain positive relationships with others. Their new social and emotional skills allow preschoolers to recognize better and understand their own and other people’s feelings. They are also getting better at managing strong emotions and expressing them verbally. Three year old children begin to… [Read More]

Play is one of the most essential tools in your child’s learning and development because it engages their brain and helps set the foundation for future learning. Free play helps children develop and socialize, encourages them to interact with others, and teaches them conflict management skills. It also teaches kids emotional control and empathy and… [Read More]

Children learn about the world around them through hands-on experiences. The best way to teach children about everyday objects is to allow them to use these objects. Such play in which a child uses their hands or feet to manipulate objects is known as manipulative play or functional play. Manipulative toys involve arts and crafts… [Read More]

Between ages two and six, one of your child’s favorite words may become “Why.” At this age, children start to develop the cognitive ability to think logically. That is, their ability to form logical connections between their experiences and understand why things in the world around them happen. Your preschooler shows a significant increase in… [Read More]

By the age of three, children are able to recognize and understand their own and other people’s feelings and facial expressions. They can also control impulses briefly, manage strong emotions, and express them constructively. Meltdowns and temper tantrums are becoming only sporadic now. Your child is now beginning to play with other children instead of… [Read More]

A dollhouse is one of the most popular pretend play toys and it’s an excellent tool for your child’s imaginary play. Imaginary play spurs development and enables kids to explore different roles and day-to-day activities while having fun. It is no secret that children learn by observing, imagining, exploring, and creating. Learning through play is… [Read More]

Travelling with the whole family, including a toddler, can be a fun, memorable experience. Showing your toddler the world and seeing it through your little one’s eyes is an incredible opportunity. However, travelling with a toddler also brings about some challenges. Being prepared can help you avoid meltdowns, injuries, or bad moods, so everyone enjoys… [Read More]

Separation anxiety is part of your child’s healthy development and it relies on learning about object permanence. Young infants still don’t understand the idea that a hidden object is still there even though they cannot see it (ie object permanence). What Causes Separation Anxiety? According to Jean Piaget’s theory of development, infants must first develop… [Read More]

Even in the world that is changing in so many ways these days, girls still play with dolls, and boys generally opt for cars and trucks. Many parents don’t want to force any rigid gender norms onto their children and often express concerns over their little ones’ preferences for gendered toys. To promote gender equality… [Read More]

A famous Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget, said that play is the work of childhood, emphasizing the importance of play in a child’s learning and development. Kids’ minds were built to explore, play, and learn, not to be taught. In other words, kids are active learners who gain experiences and build upon their existing knowledge through… [Read More]

Many toddlers have a habit of handing things to adults, with no obvious reason, and you may wonder why your child, and kids in general, like to hand things to adults. They will be playing with a toy one moment and the next moment they’ll hand it to you. Or they will simply pick up… [Read More]

Your two-year-old is playing in the sandbox alongside other kids her age. “No! Mine!”, she shouts suddenly grabbing a bucket from her playmate. This is a pattern that repeats each time your toddler plays with other children. You are anxious that your child will have no friends if she carries on with this behavior. Moreover,… [Read More]

Your toddler’s day is filled with activities. Young kids are always on the go, so daily baths keep them clean and healthy. Also, bath time provides a soothing routine at the end of the day, helping your child relax before going to bed. But many parents frequently ask what does allowing kids to play with… [Read More]

Toddler years are the stage of rapid changes in your child’s development. Your little two year old boy is full of energy. He is curious and always on the go. He can now name items in a picture book, he loves pretend-play games and can scribble on his own. Your toddler can follow two-steps verbal… [Read More]

Your 18-month old is not a baby anymore. At this stage of his development, that approximately lasts from 18 months to 3 years, your child becomes a toddler. Toddlers rapidly develop and bravely reach their milestones (things that most children their age can do). Your toddler becomes steadier on his feet, moves around much more,… [Read More]