Babies require CONSTANT care and attention- there is hardly a moment when you aren’t doing something to care for their basic needs. Feeding, changing, rocking to sleep, bathing, dressing….the list goes on. And while you are doing the intense work of taking care of your baby’s physical needs, you are also helping them learn about Read More
Category: Social-Emotional Development
5 Tips For Helping Your Toddler Navigate Conflict
*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’re the parent of a little one, there is no doubt that you’ve heard these familiar lines: “But I had it first!” “It’s my turn!” “He took Read More
How to Raise a Child with Leadership Skills
Raising children is hard work! You run around all day, making sure that they are well fed and comfortable. At the same time, you are trying to deal with a small human who seems to have his own opinions and ideas. If you’re anything like the average mom, you’ve probably wondered what your children will Read More
5 Activities to Develop Receptive Language Skills
Receptive language, at its most basic definition, is the ability to understand words and language. Receptive language skills are essential in order for children to communicate successfully. These skills allow children to make sense of and respond to things that they see and hear. Children who struggle with receptive language skills have trouble with understanding Read More
7 Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Children
When you think of child development, you may often think immediately of physical growth. But what about self-control, cooperation, relationship building, and empathy? These skills are all considered part of a child’s social-emotional development. An important piece of this development is emotional intelligence (often referred to as EQ). At its most basic definition, emotional intelligence Read More
How to teach kindness and empathy to kids
A newborn child has the potential to be the kindest and most empathic kid. When he is born, he is the kindest, wisest and most curious creature in the whole world. Human beings are God’s most precious creatures of all and that is quite clear if you observe closely. He is able to believe, feel, Read More