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Cooking With Your Toddler: How it helps Their Development

Your toddler can take control of their learning through hands-on experiences. Learn how cooking can stimulate your child’s social, physical, and cognitive development!   Social/Emotional Development:    Toddlers may practice skills including problem-solving, sharing, and teamwork. Children learn the value of following instructions and being mindful of those around them by developing and following recipes […]

Play Time: How Play Time Gets Your Toddler Ready for School!

As they grow and develop, your toddler will explore and learn about the world via play time. As a parent or caregiver, you may encourage and support this play. Allow your child plenty of time to play, and join in on the fun whenever possible! Young children start getting ready for school through play. They […]

Let’s Talk About Tantrums!

What is a tantrum and what are the best ways to stop/prevent them? It may bring little comfort to know that tantrums are an age-appropriate behavior that most (if not all) parents experience with their young children. An unplanned burst of anger and frustration is considered a tantrum. It is often a result of your […]

Spotlight on Developmental Screenings. What is an ASQ?

 If you’re a parent or caregiver of small children you’ve probably heard the term “developmental screening” before. While there are some parents who are familiar with these screenings there are many that don’t know how the process works. An easy way to describe a screening is a “quick check” of your child’s development. Why does […]

Summer First Aid Tips

  Summer is just about here! And we all know that kids LOVE living summer to the fullest! I mean, don’t we all!? Here are a couple tips to help keep summer safe, healthy and fun for all. ◊  Don’t forget to hydrate! It’s so easy to soak up those summer days and then realize […]

Tummy Time

  What is tummy time? It may sound silly but, tummy time is a time for babies to play on their stomachs or “tummies”. Tummy time is important for motor development as well as visual and sensory development. A major benefit to tummy time is the prevention of flat spots on the back of the […]

Park Safety: tips and tricks for being safe outdoors

As warmer weather approaches, most of us are ready to head outdoors and get back to playing at parks.  Parks can be a great, cost effective way for young children to get outdoors and get exercise.  Parks are often crowded with lots of children running around.  Parks can also be the home to water sprinklers […]

The Importance of Sensory Play in Toddlers

Sensory play is a type of play that activates a child’s senses.  Sensory play offers children a way to engage with the world around them while learning and developing.  Children grow and develop rapidly in the first three years of life.  It is important to help encourage sensory exploration as it is a crucial part […]

What does Healthy Eating Look Like for Kids?

Having healthy eating habits as an adult is important and oftentimes comes from a good foundation as a child.  It is never too early or late to start establishing those healthy eating habits!  You can even start these habits when your little ones are babies!  Picking a quiet, safe spot to feed your infant and […]