Are you looking for activities to do with your infant? As a former early childhood teacher, I can vouch for the importance of developmentally appropriate interactions with infants and how it benefits their growth. It helps them thrive physically and mentally. As a mom, being able to use activity ideas with my children when they were infants was a great way to spend quality time … [Read more...]
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When Your Child Has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips
Guest Post by: Jamie The past month has been a whirlwind of emotions in our household. My youngest son was a late walker-16 months and a few days. He has the cutest little toddler walk; he looks like he’s just got a bounce to his step. That bounce, however, is caused by a difference in leg length, which is a result of his hips not being in the proper … [Read more...]
Infant Language Development Tips and Activities
At the intersection of playful babble exchanges, shared book experiences, and singing yourself silly you will find a great destination. It’s called language competency. Try to imagine a solid foundation of conversational and linguistic competence as the launch pad for infant language development, academic success, and social skills. Let’s pack that little bag of tricks for … [Read more...]
Crash Course in Child Development: Preschool
Having a preschooler has opened my eyes to how quickly children can learn new concepts. It also taught me how fast a bad example can develop into bad behavior. This crash course in child development: preschool will help us navigate parenting preschool aged children. This stage is the time to be sure you have a strong sense of what your parenting philosophy is, and have … [Read more...]
Crash Course in Child Development: Toddlers
We have made it through the sleepless nights of infancy, the milestones of crawling and first steps, and now, just as we have a nap schedule in place and a plan of attack for errands, the toddler stage begins! I know I needed a crash course in child development toddlers edition during the years of parenting toddlers. This was my least favorite age when I was taking care of … [Read more...]
Crash Course in Child Development: Infants
If you ask most Stay-at-Home Parents of infants, they search for activities to keep their infant entertained and learning. This crash course in child development: infants will help identify what your baby can do with you to keep growing and learning. In reality, A LOT of repetition is FANTASTIC for the brain development of your baby from birth to 18 months. Don't … [Read more...]
How Do We Teach Children That They Are Loved?
I believe wholeheartedly that the breakdown of the family unit is to blame for where society has devolved. How do we fix our society? We focus on the family unit. It is how we teach children that they are loved. The presence of a loving family directly helps children learn that they are valued, they have a purpose, and that a loving support is with them always. This post is … [Read more...]
The Reality of Life with Twins
Try four hours of sleep MAX per night, two sore biceps from carrying two babies around, and a memory that is lifeless. That is life with twins during the first year. When I was pregnant with my twins (baby 3 & baby 4), I read a lot about twin development during pregnancy. I asked friends who are twin moms for their experiences. I recalled life as an infant caregiver in … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits of Word Searches for Your Kids
As a parent, finding activities that can keep your kids entertained and foster their cognitive development can be very challenging, especially with all the screens and technology around us today. One activity, however, that has stood the test of time and has a plethora of benefits is word searches. In this article, we'll explore the top 5 benefits of word searches and why … [Read more...]
Helping Children Develop Character and Integrity
I caught them. They were talking in our garage. The plan was to sneak around the house to try and avoid a child that they did not like. The boys did not want to play with him, but he kept coming to our door. Teaching children to develop character and integrity is a daily action as parents. We see our children slide away from good character and we have to teach them to get … [Read more...]
Stay-at-Home Mom Activities for 18-Month-Old
Oh, those mobile toddlers! They keep us on our toes. This is the circular stage of motherhood. We follow our children around in circles all day straightening up the messes they leave behind. Hopefully teaching them to clean up with our help! But, stay-at-home mom activities for an 18-month-old can be more fun than that. … [Read more...]
Sharing the Gospel with Kids
A neighbor recently reached out asking how I share the gospel with my children. Sharing the Gospel with kids is not complicated at all. Simple steps of incorporating your faith each day will teach so much. … [Read more...]