Fall has officially started and now there are countless opportunities for themed seasonal activities with the kids. Fall colors, scents and flavors delight the senses, while nature provides many fun treasures like chestnuts, acorns, and leaves, often filling up little pockets. Here are 4 toddler-friendly activities that will teach them about nature, Read more…
What do stacking building blocks, eating with a spoon and putting on PJs at night have in common? All these skills involve hand and finger movement. They require dexterity, precision and good eye-hand coordination. Their development starts during the first months after birth Read more…
Ромските деца в България се причисляват към групата на децата билингви, защото растат с два езика – ромски и български, а понякога и турски. Броят на двуезичните и многоезичните деца по света също расте. Съществуват немалко митове около двуезичието и затова в тази статия ще разгледаме какво казват специалистите за Read more…
На 2 април отбелязахме Международния ден на детската книга. Това е и рождената дата на един от най-обичаните автори на приказки, Ханс Кристиан Андерсен. Затова ще посветим тази статия на една приказна част от детството – детските книжки. Защо e важно да четем на децата? Да четем редовно на децата Read more…
Following up on the topic of temper tantrums, in this article we are going to discuss what to do not during the emotional crises, but in the calm moments in-between. While the child is going through the tantrum, overwhelmed by strong emotions (and we are struggling not to be overwhelmed ourselves), we can Read more…
The bond between mother and child is extraordinary and very special. This bond is the foundation of human life. It is the first thing the baby knows in the womb and its first contact with the world outside. The mother is so much more than just the person who feeds the baby. She is Read more…
Young children find it difficult to control themselves. They are just learning how to control their body, mind and feelings. Sometimes this leads to intense emotional outbursts, accompanied by crying, screaming, rolling on the floor, flailing arms and legs, or even kicking and hitting. These outbursts, known as temper tantrums, are not a sign that the child is bad, spoiled or Read more…
In this article we are going to further look into one of the key topic in parenting: limit setting. In the previous articles we discussed why clear limit setting is critical to early development (part 1) and how to do it in an effective way (part 2). Today we are going to point out 5 typical mistakes Read more…
The fifth wave of Covid-19, this time caused by the Omicron variant, is already a fact. And while children were previously spared from the disease, this time the number of infected and sick children is on the rise. How can you protect your child from contracting the virus and what to do if they show any symptoms? Furthermore, what can you do to Read more…
In the middle of the winter season, when temperatures usually drop below zero, many parents are worried about taking their baby or toddler outside. Exposure to cold is usually associated with the risk of contracting the common cold, the flu and other cold-season infections. But is it really better for kids to stay warm behind doors all day, and if Read more…