Cognitive
Running out of ideas? Here are a few activities for kids at home
We share a few simple ways to keep kids on track and engaged while schools are closed. More than 300 million children around…
Olivia
03/19/2020
We share a few simple ways to keep kids on track and engaged while schools are closed. More than 300 million children around…
Key points: Experts are calling “distracted parenting” or “partial attention parenting” a concerning new phenomenon that could be detrimental to children’s social and…
Key points:Book recommendations for Valentine’s Day: Todd Parr’s “”The I Love You Book.”” Anna Dewdney’s “”Llama Llama I Love You.”” Laura Numeroff’s “”Happy…
Key points: Habits are actions that become a natural part of our life, and parents can teach their children healthy habits from a…
As your due date gets closer and closer, so does the decisions about your method of childbirth. There are so many things to…
Key points: Babies learn language from listening to people around them, and as they get older, they start to comprehend and express themselves…
Key points: Baby’s brain develops 90% of its adult size in the first three years. Early experiences shape neural connections crucial for brain…
Key points:1. Consonant pronunciation development is crucial for speech and academic success.2. Alveolar consonants (t, d, n) are among the first sounds children…
Key points: Drawing can foster fine motor skills in children, while the act of drawing and related language skills can be a “great…
Key points: Preschoolers’ early writing skills can predict both their grades and their standardized test scores in second-grade reading and math, according to…
Key points: At 3-4 months old, babies will have more control over their head and be able to hold it aligned with their…
Key points: Games have been shown to improve cognitive abilities and can even prevent dementia later in life. Playing board games can be…
Key points: Dress-up play enhances brain development in children and fosters cognitive abilities, neural connections, and executive functions. Dressing up as a superhero…
Children are born curious and as they grow their curiosity and learning grow with them. Curiosity has been characterized as the joy of…
Contrary to what you might think, most premature babies have a healthy development. Those born earlier or with low birth weight are more…
Key points: Setting up expectations can help make the transition back to school stress-free for children. Using positive language and “get to” statements…
As parents, we all want to boost our child’s development and give them that extra push that enhances their coordination, strength, attention span, memory,…
Regardless of your reasons for going back to work after your maternity leave, it’s common for moms to feel anxious about making the transition from being…
Key points: Trillions of connections made in a child’s brain during their first years are crucial to their early wiring and pruning process,…
Key points: Researchers have been conducting a longitudinal study of 70,000 individuals born in the UK over a 70-year time period, collecting information…
Key points: Fathers have a unique role in their child’s life, providing emotional support and promoting inner growth and strength, offering a sense…
