Back in 2019, there was a video of a dad and a baby having a conversation that went viral and has been circling the internet ever since. You have probably seen it. It just popped up in my feed again…
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Astonishing Toys from What’s in Your Kitchen Cabinets
I recently had a conversation with a friend about her daughter’s favorite toy. She said that her little girl’s current favorite was a steamer basket (you know that funny metal object used to steam vegetables that that has hinged flaps…
Don’t Just Read! Upgrade Tonight’s Reading Time with Conversational Reading
In my home growing up, books were a foundational part of our bedtime routine. My parents kept three large bookshelves in the upstairs bedroom, all dedicated to children’s books. Every night, we were each allowed to choose two books to…
Use Fun Words and Exciting Sounds
How to Help Your Child Start Talking So, you want your baby or toddler to start using words. You are already talking to your child all the time. What else can you do? Model FUN WORDS or words that have…
What Should You Say When Talking To Your Child?
What should you say to your baby or toddler? You probably know that is good to talk to your baby or toddler. But what types of things should you say? What the research says Research has shown that infants and…
Reading with Babies: Tip #1
Should I read to my baby? Yes! Yes! Yes! You can start reading to your baby starting on Day 1. Common Challenges When Reading to Babies Once your baby is able to sit in your lap when you are reading,…
