Fine motor skills play a crucial role in a child’s early development and are essential for their overall growth and independence. Fine motor skills involve the coordination and control of small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists. Let’s view five key reasons why fine motor skills are important in early childhood: Precursor to Writing […]
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Ten Fine Motor Skill Activities for Toddlers
Fine motor skills involve the coordination and control of small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists. As mentioned here, these skills are critically important for a variety of reasons. It is not difficult to help your little one develop and strengthen fine motor skills. There are various activities you can engage toddlers in. Here […]
The Importance of the First Five Years of Life
The first five years of life are critical periods of development that significantly influence your child’s future growth and well-being. During this time, a child undergoes rapid physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Let’s look at five ways in which the first five years of life can have a lasting impact on a person’s future: […]
Too much social media and the developing infant brain
The use of social media by parents can indeed have a negative impact on infant development. Here are some ways in which this impact may occur: Reduced Face-To-Face Interaction Parents who spend excessive time on social media may inadvertently reduce their face-to-face interaction with their infants. Infants require consistent and meaningful interactions with their caregivers […]
The Importance of Reading to Your Infant
Reading to infants is super important for their overall development and well-being. Here are some key reasons why reading is crucial during infancy: Language Development Reading to infants introduces them to the sounds, rhythms, and patterns of language. It helps develop their vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills. Exposure to different words and sentence structures at […]
How Big Is Baby? Encouraging Arm Stretches
For babies 0-3 months of age Activity: How Big Is Baby? Area of Development- Gross Motor Skills Gross motor skills are an important part of your baby’s development. Gross motor skills pertain to the large muscle movements that eventually assist with the baby’s ability to crawl, walk, and run. Goal of this Activity – to […]
Turn To See! Strengthen Neck Muscles and Prevent Head Flattening
For babies age 0 – 3 months Gross Motor Skill GOAL – To Strengthen Neck Muscles and Prevent Head Flattening Many babies are born with a head-turning preference toward one side that puts them at a much higher risk of developing head flattening concern known as plagiocephaly. Be diligent about placing interesting things to look […]
One-sided Conversations
One-sided conversations are NOT the most appealing way to spend your time. ‘ I mean… what value comes from just ONE person doing all of the talking? Well Mama, listen up… When it comes to our newborns or infants, there is immense value in having that one-sided conversation. The brain of your little one was […]
Reading With Your Baby at Every Age and Stage
You see it all over Pinterest… Read to your baby. It’s never too early to read with your baby. But what does that mean? How do I read to my baby that can’t even hold her head up yet? It looks different at different ages. As your baby grows, you will adapt and change what […]
6 POWERFUL Reasons To Read To Your Baby
Builds Positive Relationships Reading to your little one allows you to bond with your baby. He or she will love listening to your voice. Sitting close together creates feelings of contentment and relaxation. Reading before bedtime or nap time creates an intentional routine that will reap positive benefits for you and your baby. Build Pre-Literacy […]
