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 related to size and space. The skills your child needs for container play emerge Read More
Parent Tips
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! There are many things you can do at home that will support early math skills—things Read More
Singing to Your Baby
A recent study indicates that singing to your baby can positively affect their social development! You do not have to be a great singer for your baby to benefit from hearing you sing. The study showed that it is not your skill as a singer, but rather the predictable rhythm of the song that matters. Read More
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 time can include small crying sessions that add up throughout the day plus longer bouts Read More
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 time that includes reaching, kicking, supporting their head, and stretching their limbs are all endurance Read More
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, their brains wired for survival. They have very high sleep needs for rapid brain growth Read More