Before you start reading this post, I’d like to give a little disclaimer. Independent play in toddlers does not happen in a jiffy. It takes time and patience, but try to instill it in the early years of a child. Why Encourage Independent Play in Toddlers? Kids who have been played with or have been Read More
Category: Cognitive Development
Ways to deal with Cognitive Rigidity in Autistic Kids
Cognitive rigidity is the ability to deal with situations with a flexible attitude and try to view it from different perspectives. And it is usually something which kids with autism and ADHD struggle with. What is Cognitive Ridigty in Autistic Kids? Rigid behavior or thinking is one of the main symptoms to help diagnose a Read More
How to respond to a gifted child
You surely feel as if you have hit a jackpot when you realize that your child is ahead of his peers. It could be anything like understanding toys or games you wouldn’t expect them to reach out to or hitting developmental milestones before time. It is a proud moment for parents and we feel overwhelmed Read More
8 Easy Daily Brain Exercises for Kids
We do manage to work on our child’s physical well being by making them a part of any sports team or following a balanced diet but do we pay attention to their mental health? Well, yes! Mental health is as important as your physical fitness. Just as you let them play outside to make them Read More
9 Confidence Building Activities for Kids
Often times in my interactions with children, I come across some of the most wonderful and sensitive minds. The way these kids think and see the world humbles me. Recently, I came across a very disturbing incident. I had the opportunity to meet this very sweet and bright young lady (let’s name her P). Her Read More
How to Spot Tongue Tie and Treatment in Children
Also known as Ankyloglossia, tongue tie affects 4-11 percent of children over the world. Most parents don’t know how to spot a tongue tie. Some don’t even know what a tongue tie is. That’s because it is not painful for the baby. You don’t even know if your baby has a tongue tie. Most people Read More
3 Tooth Brushing Tips For Young Children
*This post contains affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Teeth brushing can be a serious battle of wills when you have a young child! I’m sure I’m not alone when it comes to struggling with teeth brushing. Read More
10 Easy Ways to Boost Your PreSchooler’s Cognitive Development
*This post contains affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. If you’ve spent much time in the company of a preschooler, you know that they can have pretty wild imaginations, and often can come up with some amazing Read More