Are you looking for toys with an educational element? Montessori teacher, Christina Clemer, shares the four guidelines to follow when choosing toys for your Tot.
Preschooler
As children prepare for the transition to school, they develop by leaps and bounds. Our Preschooler section offers advice on sleep, health, behavior, development, play, learning and more.
Children spend hours each day playing with (and sucking on) their toys! Keep your tots safe by using natural alternatives to harmful toxic cleaning agents that pose serious and potential long-term health risks.
Praise is far more effective when it’s descriptive and when we are mindful of how and when to use it. Here are some valuable tips on how to praise and encourage tots.
We often hear that play is important for your child – did you ever wonder why? Early Childhood Development Specialist, Anastasia Moloney shares why play aids in both cognitive and physical development and how you can provide the right activities and toys based on your tot’s age.
The holidays bring so many emotions; excitement, stress, love, to name but a few. Here are some ideas that’ll keep everyone entertained and happy.
Packing interesting school lunches can be a struggle. Here are five nutritious, delicious and simple recipe ideas that your kids will thank you for.
Help your child to grow and develop through creative play and toys that spark their imagination.
How many parents remember growing up hearing, “too much television will rot your brain?” While too much of anything can be bad for you, the real concern that parents should have regarding their child’s use of technology is how it can impact their behavior.
A child’s playroom is a place for creativity, fun and imagination. When designing the space you want, pick pieces that that are timeless and fashionable yet functional. Babytalk Design Experts, Christina Boschetti & Barette Widell, share 5 simple tips for creating the perfect playroom space.
It’s never too late to start talking to your kids about what “real” food is, where ingredients come from and how to cook homemade meals. Give them the gift of knowledge and an open mind. Calgary Avansino shares her Top 10 tips.