by Morgan Smith | Jun 20, 2022 | Cognitive Development, Language Development, Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, Uncategorized
All children benefit from playing, be it with others or independently. However, the act of parent-child play is of special importance. Read on to learn why! Helps them learn specific knowledge and skills Although peer/ solo play can help with general growth,...
by Morgan Smith | May 26, 2022 | Cognitive Development
Did you know that brain growth occurs most rapidly from birth to age 3? Infancy is a time of great change within the brain. This is due to the building of links, or ‘synapses’, between neurons. This is important for cognitive development, as neurons are the ‘working...
by Morgan Smith | May 12, 2022 | Cognitive Development, Language Development
One of the most striking changes that happen from infancy to childhood is the growth of language. Can you believe that at 18 months most infants can produce around 50 words? Parents play a big role in their child’s long-term language growth. This includes the...
by Morgan Smith | May 3, 2022 | Cognitive Development, Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development
It’s so important to stop and think about the mental health of our kids. This especially rings true as the days start to get shorter and colder! Without reservation, here are our top mental health tips for kids this Autumn and Winter. Get Enough Sleep...
by Morgan Smith | Apr 5, 2022 | Social and Emotional Development, Uncategorized
This week’s blog will explore the mental difficulties children experience, namely anxiety, and how this impacts their learning. Kids are no different from you when it comes to feeling worry. Luckily, parents are in the best position to help a child’s with their...
by Morgan Smith | Mar 23, 2022 | Cognitive Development
Teaching colours to children is more difficult than one might expect. Even after hours and hours of colour word training, a child as old as six can have major difficulties identifying them, or you might even suspect they may be colour blind. But don’t give up...
by Morgan Smith | Mar 18, 2022 | Social and Emotional Development
Social skills are vital to many areas of healthy growth. Such as language, problem solving and other life skills. Being socially competent allows kids to explore and grow in their surroundings. Read on to learn how play can help with your child’s social...
by Morgan Smith | Feb 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The well known film, A Life on Our Planet, is a stark reminder why sustainable toys are the future for our kids. In 1937 there was 66% of the wilderness left on earth, and in 2020 there was only 35%. But not all hope is not lost. We are so lucky to now have more...
by Morgan Smith | Feb 8, 2022 | Social and Emotional Development
Are you having trouble with your children listening and following your instructions? Here are a few quick and simple strategies on how to get kids to listen to you! Getting kids to listen to you can be extremely frustrating, but you’re not alone....
by Morgan Smith | Jan 18, 2022 | Cognitive Development
How do you reduce screen time for kids without depriving them of their happiness? The secret is to find alternatives that are just as engaging as mobile games and videos. Our psychologists suggest that quality toys are the answer, being a fantastic substitute to...
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