Category: Learn & Play

On these long, quiet afternoons when many of us find ourselves alone with our kids at home, it can sometimes feel impossible to come up with stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities to entertain your baby. Who knew entertaining a newborn could be such an enormous undertaking!? There are numerous fun and affordable ways you can…

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From 6 weeks to 3 months, newborns tend to become the most agitated in late afternoon and nighttime hours as their brains absorb new information that overstimulates them and causes overexcitation or colic if it seems that your newborn has been crying nonstop – your pediatrician can identify signs that indicate possible colic as the…

My youngest child is rapidly approaching his first year. He’s still at the “I want everything in my mouth stage” but is also eager to learn. This second time, I have learned that babies don’t really need many toys to keep them entertained. My little boy is more interested in a cardboard box with no…

Now what? Congratulations on successfully transporting baby home from the hospital (or will soon!!) driving approximately six miles per hour! Bonding can be daunting when meeting for the first time as two people get used to each other; snuggling, skin-to-skin time and snuggling should top your list of activities for newborns in addition to sleeping,…

You probably need homemade finger paint in your life. Finger painting is not only a fun sensory activity, but it can also keep your children entertained for hours with its beautiful colors and texture. We all know your child will put their fingers into their mouths no matter how often you warn them. You’re probably…

Your toddler might now be crawling, pulling up, and even walking – keeping you on your toes as their progress unfolds! According to Tovah Klein, PhD, director of Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and author of “How Toddlers Thrive”, all babies walk at various points between 9 months and 18 months of age. As…

Playtime used to be a little one-sided. (Maybe you played a bigger role in the past? Playtime is becoming more balanced. You might be amazed at your baby’s growing abilities and how much they enjoy playing. Babyproofing is a must as your child’s mobility will increase. Also, they may begin to recognize familiar faces or…

Now, after months of 3 a.m. wakeups and unpredictable sleeping patterns, your 9-month-old probably takes regular naps and stays asleep through the night – while you remain exhausted! Unfortunately, being responsible for another person leaves little or no time to yourself; make an effort to prioritize yourself even if that means just finding brief moments…

Take a moment as you count down to your baby’s 11th birthday to reflect on how much he or she has grown over the last 11 months. It’s been almost a year. It’s almost been a year. Your little one and you have grown so much together. Your busy baby likes to explore with their…