by Marilee Hartling | Jun 19, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Celebrations, Parenting, Toddler
‘In anticipation of this year’s Father’s Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite books that celebrate the precious bond between a father and a child. Be it Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Mo Willems’ Knuffle Bunny, or My Dad is the Best...
by Marilee Hartling | May 12, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Early education, Parenting, Preschool Prep, Toddler
Even before they can speak, children are able to comprehend the general relationship between numbers and objects. As their verbal capacity grows, they are primed to understand and articulate basic mathematical concepts. Children’s songs and nursery rhymes, sets of...
by Marilee Hartling | May 4, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
Animate the language Use variations in intonation and facial expressions in conversations with your child. Modulate volume, gesticulate, and emote. Maximize eye contact and let your child see your face and the movement of your lips when you are speaking. For those who...
by Marilee Hartling | May 4, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
While social distancing and collective bouts of “cabin fever” are among the more frustrating aspects of the current lockdown, being presented with many opportunities to talk to and in front of your children is its remarkably beneficial aspect. Early parent-child...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 29, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
Following our discussion of the importance and numerous benefits of silly play with your children, we wanted to give you some inspiration. We’ve put together a selection of books that demonstrate different ways in which laughter and playfulness become effective...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 29, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
The popularity of funny homemade videos on TikTok and YouTube is evidence of our love of all things silly. While we all can use a good laugh every now and then, no one appreciates silliness more than children. Experimenting with sounds and facial expressions,...
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