5 Activities to Tune In to Your Child’s Unique Language Before Full Sentences Begin
Did you know that teaching your child to communicate starts long before they can use full sentences? These simple strategies can help you notice and nurture your child’s language skills. You can begin supporting communication from their first days of life. These tips are especially helpful for children in communicating in the 0-24-month range and […]
Budget-Friendly Technology Tips for Parents of Toddlers: Start Smart, Start Early
Children are being exposed to screens and technology earlier in their lives than ever before. Consider that, by the age of two, most Canadian children have interacted with a screen, while only 15% of children aged three to four meet the recommended limit of less than one hour per day of high-quality programming. These figures […]
Leaf Rubbing Art
If you go out for an autumn walk with your little one, make sure to collect some pretty leaves during your outing. Use them to continue the fun artfully at home! This simple Leaf Rubbing Art exercise from DIY Craft superstar, Kimberly McLeod, is easy and fun! What to Know About Leaf Rubbing Art […]
Sexual Abuse – Conversations From The Beginning
The Conversations Parents Need to Be Having With Their Kids From The Very Beginning While parents of young children receive anticipatory guidance on all manner of safety concerns for their children, recommendations on how to prevent sexual abuse are woefully absent from most parents’ experiences. Unfortunately, ten percent of children are sexually assaulted before […]
The Myth of the “Terrible Twos”: Why toddlerhood is not terrible but transformative, and how to reframe this stage with confidence.
If you’ve ever heard someone sigh and say, “Just wait until the terrible twos,” you know how deeply this phrase has sunk into our cultural narrative. Parents brace themselves for tantrums, power struggles, and endless “no’s,” assuming that once their child hits age two, chaos and conflict are inevitable. But here’s the truth: toddlerhood is […]
Why the Advice You’re Getting About Picky Eating Is Probably Wrong
If you’re a first-time parent navigating mealtimes with a toddler who doesn’t eat the way you expected, you’ve probably heard it all: “Just let them be hungry—they’ll eventually eat it.” “Hide vegetables in their food—they won’t notice!” “Make them take one no-thank-you bite.” This advice might come from relatives, friends (whose children seem to eat […]