Best Toys for Smart toddlers to Make them even Smarter

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Every parent thinks that their toddler is remarkable and they all are in their own way. However, some of our little people are truly gifted and this thirst for new challenges needs to be encouraged and developed by providing them with toys and play opportunities that stretch their minds and engage them. Toys for smart […]

11 Educational Toys for your 2 Year Olds

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Two year olds have learned an astonishing amount in their short lives and are still learning at a tremendous rate. Their language has now progressed from single word sentences to using 2 words or even full sentences and by the time they are 3 they will have a vocabulary of 200+ words. By now you […]

Imaginative Play child Development; What You Need to Know

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This is an exciting and very important area of a child’s well being, not just with scenarios imagined, as a child can often be happy playing with an imaginary friend, or toy.  These wonderful games can often include members of the family being asked to join in; therefore it’s vital to do so, as the […]

Baby Activities Month by Month ; The Concise Guide

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In the first month the baby will be looking at things around her and she’ll react by gurgling and may even give a smile.  Each progress at their own pace but you’ll see changes as the months go on. At 2 months, the baby (let’s call her Tiggy) is now giving little grinning toothless smiles, […]

Outdoor Play and Brain Development : Benefits and Tips

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Being active not only allows body growth but also stimulates the brain. When kids find something that challenges the brain they’ll engage in activity without even thinking about it. When using sensory, physical and emotional action, then brain cells work faster. Even jumping over a log several times, the body is teaching the brain over […]

2 year old development activities by Milestone

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Milestones at 2 years of age are as follows: Social and emotional: The child may begin to show defiant behavior, will imitate behavior, or that of others, and begins to demonstrate increasing independence. Language milestones: From 2 years the child will repeat words heard in conversations, and use two to four word sentences.  The child […]

12 Unique Sensory Activities for 2 Year Olds

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Try to plan your day, especially during holiday times. Make a list of fun things to do outside of the home such as going to the park, and then check out all the ideas for sensory activity.  There are so many and no child should ever have a bored expression. One great idea is to […]

Age Appropriate Activities for Toddlers

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The toddler phase aged around 1 and 3 and is a difficult time as they want to put things in their mouths, and also have short attention spans, and play can be messy.  They are becoming very interesting little people and will provide you with hours of fun frustration and happiness.  It’s tiring but stay […]

How to Encourage Creativity in a Child ; 6 Useful Tips

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Allow your child to freely express themselves whenever possible.Take every opportunity to provide your child with creative surroundings, situations and experiences, and even if you think it’s too over the top such as going to an Art Gallery, take them.They will be fascinated and will ask many questions, and who knows they may go on […]

Co-Operative Play Examples and Tips

This occurs around 36 to 48 months of age, and the main examples are that this type of play will create the correct grounding for life. It is a vital aspect as it teaches sharing, co-operation and dealing with disputes.  This play helps the child to build meaningful friendships and uses all the skills the […]