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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…

Eight to 10 months can be an exciting period when your baby starts making sense of his or her world, showing just how far along he or she has come since starting to explore their environment for themselves. You have successfully traversed through this crucial first stage in their lives — early infancy stage! Congratulations…

Babies are born scientists. From birth, they begin taking in information and exploring their environment. Numerous studies demonstrate their remarkable development over their first three years; experiences and interactions during those crucial early months having lasting impacts on thought processes, feelings and overall well-being of these youngsters. There are fun activities you can engage your…

Your grocery trips with baby aren’t only beneficial to feeding you all; they also promote cognitive development! Just play I Spy: “On our left we have green broccoli; can you spot it?” and start creating new links between cognition and real world objects. As odd as it may seem to play tour guide to an…