If you have ever handed your child a gift while a relative watches expectantly, you probably know the instinct. “What do you say?” Teaching children to say “thank you” matters. Manners help them learn how we acknowledge other people. But gratitude takes more than...
Choosing a Halloween costume is one of the most exciting parts of the holiday for many children. They may already have a favorite character in mind, want to wear the same dinosaur costume again, or come up with an idea that is completely their own. For young children,...
By the third or fourth house on Halloween night, there is a lot going on. For children, trick-or-treating also packs a surprising amount of social practice into one walk around the neighborhood. They approach people they may not know well, wait while other children...
When you start comparing early learning options, preschool and day care might seem like the same thing, or like two completely different paths. While they are certainly different, there is also the potential for overlap between the programs. A day care center may...
Your baby’s first year comes with plenty of moments that make you stop and wonder: Is this new? Should they be doing that yet? When will they roll, sit, crawl, wave, or say their first word? Milestone guides can help you understand what development often looks...
There comes a point when floor time starts looking a lot more purposeful. Your baby reaches farther for a toy. They push up, twist, rock, or somehow end up a few feet from where you originally placed them. You can see that they want to move, even if their body has not...
