social development – Parent Trust

Singing to Your Baby

Posted on December 8, 2022January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

A recent study indicates that singing to your baby can positively affect their social development! You do not have to be a great singer for your baby to benefit from hearing you sing. The study showed that it is not your skill as a singer, but rather the predictable rhythm of the song that matters. Read More

I Spy

Posted on July 12, 2017February 3, 2023 by Parent Trust

What does playing I Spy accomplish? How to play: Players take turns trying to guess which nearby object has been selected by one of the players. Variations: © Parent Trust for Washington Children Read More

Jokes and Riddles

Posted on July 11, 2017January 10, 2023 by Parent Trust

Question: What kind of beans won’t grow in a garden? Answer: Jellybeans! Question: A faucet, lettuce and a tomato were in a race…what happened? Answer: The faucet was running, the lettuce was ahead, and the tomato was trying to ketchup! Riddles and jokes are great ways to develop skills. Riddles and jokes can: How do Read More