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Preparing Siblings For New Baby

Preparing Siblings For New Baby

As new parents, you may have researched and prepared for the massive life transition that was on the horizon with the birth of your first child.

Young children need preparation in much the same way when a new baby is … Read more >>

Posted on December 21, 2022 by MarniPosted in LearnTagged sibling prep

Container Play

Container Play

Young children love putting things in and dumping them out of containers!  This type of play can help your baby develop fine motor skills like picking up and letting go, as well as hand-eye coordination and basic, early math skills … Read more >>

Posted on December 8, 2022 by MarniPosted in Learn, PlayTagged early math, fine motor

Early Math Skills

Early Math Skills

In October 2022 the New York Times reported that student math skills fell in nearly every state, highlighting one of the consequences  of the pandemic.

Remember though, that your young children, even before they start school, are already learning math!  … Read more >>

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by MarniPosted in Learn

Period of Purple Crying

Period of Purple Crying

One of the most challenging components of newborn parenting is the amount of time your new baby may spend crying. It is entirely normal for newborns to cry anywhere from 2-5 hours in a 24 hour period.

That combined crying … Read more >>

Posted on October 14, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child Development, LearnTagged infants, newborn

Learning to Sit

Learning to Sit

The process of learning how to sit is one of many milestones for infants, and it happens in stages.

Endurance Building

At first, babies gradually build their core strength by spending time on their backs and on their tummies. Play … Read more >>

Posted on October 14, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child Development, LearnTagged infants, sitting

Interacting with Newborns

Interacting with Newborns

Babies can be magical.  They can be SO cute.  So lovable.  And so…boring?  Yes, that’s right.  Babies are not always an entertainment powerhouse! Babies can be really boring!  They are basically still gestating for the first few months of life, … Read more >>

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by MarniPosted in Connect, LearnTagged infants, newborn

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