The beginning of the new year is normally a time to consider what positive changes we want for us and our families. What should our parenting goals be for the new year? Which things should happen more and which less often in our daily lives with the kids? Here are 5 suggestions that if followed little by little could have a huge positive impact on Read more…
It's holiday time and you may find yourselves with some extra time on your hands. Why not spend it playing with the kids or preparing games for independent play? Here are some easy craft ideas to add to your holiday mood, which can also be used all year round. And let's not forget - play is key to the healthy development of children. Read more…
In the previous article we talked about the importance of setting healthy boundaries and what overly permissive or overly strict parenting leads to. But how does setting boundaries look like in practice? What to do and what not to do if you want your child to stop climbing on furniture Read more…
Undoubtedly, one of the most important, but also most difficult and exhausting aspects of being a parent is setting healthy boundaries. These are the everyday rules and expectations you have about how your child behaves at home or outside, with you or with other people. When your child is still a baby, it's Read more…
In the last article "Babies Need Interaction From Birth" we talked about how important it is for a baby's development to hear as many words as possible. Does this mean that babies who watch shows with a lot of talking will build a rich vocabulary? Read more…
When babies are born it looks as if they don't understand anything from what we are saying. They can't talk and they still can't even coo. Words are seemingly of no importance. Does it make sense then to talk to babies at such a young age? Experts are unanimous in their answer - a resounding yes. Their Read more…
What we should know about the amazing period of early childhood and the role of the adult. What are your first childhood memories? Do you remember when you learned how walk, to put on your shoes, to eat on your own? Most people would say no. The first true memories Read more…