What does a child need to be ready for kindergarten? Early reading, math, and science skills matter, but so do the skills that make a classroom work: following a routine, getting along with classmates, communicating needs, and approaching new things with curiosity. At...
Sitting up can feel like one of those milestones that happens almost overnight. One week, your baby still needs plenty of support. A little later, they may be staying upright long enough to look around or play with a toy. But sitting develops gradually. Long before...
A few years ago, my friend Alison Anthony, CEO of the Tulsa Area United Way, adopted a phrase that has stuck with me ever since, “Everybody needs help sometimes.” It simple but all so true! As we addressed in another blog, we weren’t just opening a...
Once crawling begins, walking can suddenly feel much closer. Your baby is crossing the room, pulling toward furniture, and finding new ways to get where they want to go. That often leads to the next question: how long after crawling do babies usually start walking?...
Young children need space to try things for themselves. They also need to know that asking for help is safe, welcome, and sometimes the best next step. That balance can be easy to miss during a daycare tour. A teacher may step in too quickly, leaving little room for...
If you’ve been debating when to start daycare, you’ve probably found yourself wondering whether there’s an age that makes the transition easier. It’s a reasonable question. After all, a six-month-old and a four-year-old experience the world...
