Before having kids of my own, I had a lot of opinions about parenting. Looking back, I’ll admit that I was naive. During my first pregnancy, I read baby books and took parenting classes, which covered everything from basic childcare, sleep, and nutrition to discipline...
We’ve all been that parent at the grocery store with a screaming toddler at one time or another. Some might consider it a rite of passage into parenthood—temper tantrums are just a part of life when you have a toddler. These meltdowns can cause a lot of stress for...
In one of our recent blog posts we discussed some of the benefits of nature play for children. Not only does nature play teach children to care for our planet, but it’s also great for children’s cognitive development, mental health, physical health, and social skills....
As parents and caregivers, many of us already understand how important motor skills are for our children’s development. As your child grows, mastering motor control allows them more independence and leads to greater success in school and sports. But have you ever heard of visual-motor skills?
Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash Gross motor skills are an important part of your child’s development. Some children need a little extra practice—sometimes by working with an occupational therapist—to improve their ability to move the large muscle groups in their...