BY MINDS IN BLOOM Every New Year, I resolve to be perfect. It must not be a very good resolution because I usually fail pretty quickly. Some years it only…
BY EMILY GORACKE, PT Here's one idea to help support your infant or toddler’s development using an object commonly found in your home. Laundry baskets can be used for more…
Kids learn via teaching, but they also absorb the lessons that are going on around them. It’s a good idea to begin to talk through your own feelings and reactions…
The thought of celebrating Halloween during a pandemic can be a little scary. But it can still be incredibly fun. Going trick-or-treating, throwing parties, and visiting haunted houses are examples…
Cut out an apple shape and use Legos dipped in finger paint to stamp on the color! Visit a local apple orchard! There are often lots of activities for children…
BY REBECCA PARLAKIAN Don't toss that box into the recycling bin just yet! Small or large, boxes can provide endless fun for babies and toddlers. Make a cozy corner. A moving…
SENSORY BINS & LANGUAGE For this activity, you will need a bin, preferably one with a cover, to foster having your child make requests/ask as opposed to reaching into an…
BY ANN FREY, RDN, LD Looking for a fun, educational, and nutritious activity for your kids? Now is a perfect time to involve your entire family in the “Colorful Plate…
During this time of social distancing, our kids are spending more time at home and most likely looking for things to do. We have provided a list of ideas which…
BY AMANDA MORIN When do kids gain social and emotional skills? Children start developing them as babies, and new skills emerge as they get older. Not all kids develop at…