As new parents, you may have researched and prepared for the massive life transition that was on the horizon with the birth of your first child. Young children need preparation in much the same way when a new baby is entering the family. All of the newborn characteristics and behaviors that we take for granted Read More
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Early Math Skills
In October 2022 the New York Times reported that student math skills fell in nearly every state, highlighting one of the consequences of the pandemic. Remember though, that your young children, even before they start school, are already learning math! There are many things you can do at home that will support early math skills—things Read More
Learning to Sit
The process of learning how to sit is one of many milestones for infants, and it happens in stages. Endurance Building At first, babies gradually build their core strength by spending time on their backs and on their tummies. Play time that includes reaching, kicking, supporting their head, and stretching their limbs are all endurance Read More
Interacting with Newborns
Babies can be magical. They can be SO cute. So lovable. And so…boring? Yes, that’s right. Babies are not always an entertainment powerhouse! Babies can be really boring! They are basically still gestating for the first few months of life, their brains wired for survival. They have very high sleep needs for rapid brain growth Read More
A Day with Your Newborn
During the first few months of a baby’s life, there is a seemingly endless cycle of caregiving. Between the diapers, feeds, and naps, how do you interact with a tiny baby? Babies don’t come with instructions and many parents worry that they don’t know how to spend time with their baby. Here are a few Read More
Civics and Your Family
Civics can be defined as our roles and responsibilities (and privileges) as citizens. Learning about civics includes: How processes work Our history Identification of problems How we create change. Usually civics refers to government, but it can refer to any group. For children, that group can simply mean preschool and family. You might think of Read More