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…
Five Songs to Build into Your Child’s Routine
I grew up in a family of 6 children. We were more of a late-night family than an early morning family. So, when those early mornings needed to happen (you know – school, Saturday games, team competitions), my parents turned…
Three Do’s and Don’ts to Boost Your Child’s Language
Do you remember doing pattern worksheets in elementary school? I loved staring at the symbols or the colors until I could see the pattern emerge. It was like being a detective! In a similar way, after working with children and…
How to Find Great Toys in Unlikely Places
I recently spent the afternoon with two of my siblings and their kids at a local park. It was the kind of park that has a splash pad, a jungle gym, and a big open grassy field. The kids had…
