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January 30, 2019
Check out these videos from Vroom demonstrating how children can strengthen self-control and build their working memories by playing games. Learning self-control is essential to achieving long-term goals, as it allows children to take a step back and think about their actions. If we acted on impulses alone we would likely regret a lot of…
Read moreJanuary 23, 2019
Infants are quite literally born ready to learn language, and it’s never too early to start! Even before children can speak, they are having conversations through gestures, noises, facial expressions, cooing and crying. Read below to find ways you can help your infant develop language skills during everyday activities – you may even be doing…
Read moreJanuary 16, 2019
Kids love to play pretend, and it’s important for their developing brains to practice these skills. Read on to learn more about the benefits of playing pretend! 1. Play Leads to Learning Play is connected to children’s learning, more so than direct instruction. When children are taught to believe that there is only one right…
Read moreJanuary 9, 2019
Most parents of young children (even Prince William!) are familiar with public tantrums. When you child completely loses it in the grocery store or at school pick-up, it’s hard to avoid feeling judged or angry at this out-of-control behavior. So what can you do in these moments to reduce the stress both for yourself and…
Read moreJanuary 2, 2019
Adjusting to life with a new baby isn’t just a concern for parents! Preparing for a new sibling can be full of stress and fear for your children. Here are our favorite tips to help make this transition smoother for BIG brothers and sisters. Before the new baby arrives Keep routines as normal as possible. Your…
Read moreDecember 19, 2018
Dads matter – a lot. Despite the media’s tendency to focus parenting conversations around mothers, research shows that having a highly supportive parent helps children, regardless of whether that parent is male or female. And fathers, whether they are co-parents, single dads, dads living apart from their child or separated from the child’s mother, make…
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