A toy inventor could work for a very long time without coming up with a play material as versatile and enjoyable as sand. Think about it! It can be poured when dry and molded when wet. It can be used in science experiments and art projects. Whether you are digging your toes into it or … Read more
Play is so important to child development that some pediatricians prescribe it. While play can take place indoors or out, when children are limited to indoor activities, they miss out on half the benefits. Outdoor play is more likely than indoor play to be physical and to promote fitness and reduce obesity. It provides exposure … Read more
Five-year-olds live exciting lives! Most children will begin kindergarten sometime after their fifth birthdays. Parents can help children succeed by teaching them to follow directions and by making sure they get enough sleep. And parents shouldn’t hand all the learning activities off to their kids’ teachers. Children can learn in lots of fun and informal … Read more
When you are the parent of a four-year-old, every day is independence day! “I can do it myself” is a common refrain, and your child will play with toys for longer and longer times without needing you to participate. You are still very much needed, however, to keep your child safe, to provide lots … Read more
If you have a three-year-old, you’re three times lucky, because three-year-olds are terrific fun! They still love to play, but they will sometimes listen to reason, and they are learning empathy for others. At some time this year, they will probably complete potty training. Hooray! Developmentally, they are acquiring skills at a rapid rate. They … Read more
Two-year-olds are occasionally terrible, but more often they are terrific! They love fiercely and live entirely in the moment. Developmentally, they are growing by leaps and bounds. Still, the very nature of their growth makes parenting them challenging. They have not learned to think logically, so often want things that are unreasonable. Toddler attention … Read more
Watch a one-year-old engaged in play. See the look of concentration on his or her face. This child is actually hard at work. Play is the major way that babies and toddlers learn. Up until about two years of age, children are in the sensorimotor stage of development, meaning that they learn from using their … Read more
Kids jokes never fail to bring laughter and smile to everyone. Jokes do not just help create relationships with the kids, they’re also a great way to kill time when you are trying to keep the children organized or occupied. Waiting in line for a seat in a restaurant or for a dentist appointment, wouldn’t … Read more
Christmas time is one of the happiest seasons for all the kids around the world. Funny Christmas jokes bring even more cheer to the season. If you’re looking for jokes about Christmas, Santa, elves, reindeer, or anything else related to Christmas, then this collection is exactly what you’re looking for. Hope you enjoy sharing the laughter … Read more
Making kids laugh isn’t a very hard thing to do because they always seem to be in a very good mood. Well, they can be fussy too but most of the time, they love to laugh even at the silliest things in their own little world. But nothing beats the good ol’ knock, knock jokes. … Read more
That first birthday for your little boy marks a very large milestone. Just one year ago, he was a tiny infant, completely dependent on your care and protection. Now, at one-year-old, he is starting to become an independent toddler. At this age, he will have just started standing and possibly even walking. He will also … Read more
Being 2-years old can be tough. You are not a baby anymore but you are at the start of growing educationally and emotionally. With all that pressure, having cool toys is what can make a day go by faster and more enjoyable. Little boys are known for being rough and tumble but the toys on … Read more
Your little princess is growing up. She is two years old and she is growing up emotionally and educationally. With everything that she has going on, you need to make sure that her needs are met by the toys that she plays with so that her days go by fast and they continue to help … Read more
Being a twelve-year-old boy can be tough. You are no longer a little kid but you are not quite a teenager. You would fall into that tough “pre-teen” phase that so many parents talk about. They have already learned all the basic skills that a child would have learned at this age so it makes … Read more