A newborn depends on you for nearly every part of the day. By the first birthday, that same baby may lift their arms to be picked up, wave goodbye, reach for a favorite toy, or pick up small pieces of food. Those changes are early signs of participation. Babies are...
As your baby gets closer to their first birthday, it can be hard not to notice what other babies are doing. If crawling still has not started, that may leave you wondering whether your child is behind. Many babies begin crawling around 7 to 10 months, but that range...
A classroom can look cheerful and well organized, but one of the most important questions is whether the expectations actually fit the children in the room. Toddlers should not be expected to wait, share, or sit still like older preschoolers. At the same time,...
Few parenting decisions come with as many opinions as childcare. Talk to enough friends, relatives, or neighbors, and you’ll likely hear a different answer from each person. Some will tell you to start early. Others will suggest waiting until your child is...
At some point this summer, it’s coming: “I’m bored.” And while it can feel like a cue to jump in and fix it, boredom isn’t something to eliminate. It’s a pause. A moment where your child is deciding what to do next—and learning how to do that on their own. If you’re...
