Opening your heart and home to a child in need is one of the most profound and compassionate acts a person can undertake. Foster parenting is more than simply providing shelter: it’s about offering love, stability, and a sense of belonging to a child who may be experiencing the most difficult time of their life. …
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Why Make-Believe Play Is Important for Your Child’s Development
Investing in make-believe is more than simply offering a fun time for your children. When children engage in imaginative play, many connections are formed. They expand their imagination since they are picturing (and, somehow, experimenting) new places, people, situations and conflicts, so the lessons they learn during make-believe playtime follow them as they grow. Let’s …
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How Old Is a Preschooler? Key Insights for Parents
Having a child at home means witnessing their changes and discoveries every single day. Considering a child’s first five years are paramount for their development foundation, it’s only fair to fully invest and make the right choices for them during this period. The opening questions are: how old is preschool? When is the right time …
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What does STEM stand for: a guide for parents
Have you ever wondered how the choices made in the present moment might repercuss in the future? Making a decision about the educational method that will guide your child’s school journey is incredibly meaningful – and that’s when learning about STEM is important. You may have heard this buzzword, but do you know what does …
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How to Get Gum Out of Hair: A Parent’s Guide
Picture this: you’re finally picking up your Little One at daycare after a busy day at work. You might be tired and longing for a relaxing time at home because you managed to meal prep in advance and all other household chores are under control! As your child approaches for the pick-up, you notice something …
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Sensory Play: Importance And How To Adapt To Different Ages
Children are constantly exploring the world around them. It helps them to make sense of the space they’re in, the people they can trust or who care for them, and even get a sense of how they exist in this big ol’ world. The most effective and sustainable way parents can stimulate that is by …
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Safety Guide: Performing the Heimlich Maneuver on Infants
Welcoming a baby into the world is an incredible experience, but it also comes with its share of worries. One of the most frightening situations a parent can face is seeing their infant choke. For first-time Moms or Dads, the thought of such an emergency can be overwhelming. Although it’s something we all wish …
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How Parallel Play Impacts Children And How to Encourage It
As parents, we often marvel at how our children explore, learn, and grow. One fascinating aspect of early childhood development is parallel play, a natural stage in a child’s social and cognitive growth. In fact, understanding and fostering this stage can help your little one build a strong foundation for future learning and social skills. …
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How Conscious Parenting Impacts Yourself and Your Children
Many Moms and Dads have faced the feeling of insecurity or underachievement in their parenting journey. This feeling of not doing enough or constantly questioning your choices is not unusual: after all, raising a child takes a huge portion of your energy, and you’re not always sure of how your efforts will turn out. However, …
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Fueling Young Explorers: Healthy Breakfast Options for Kids
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. A nutritious breakfast provides the energy and focus children need to explore, learn, and grow. For young minds preparing to embark on exciting journeys of discovery at school, a healthy start to the day can make all the difference. This …
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