14 Outdoor Activities for Toddlers in Winter for Quality Time
All kids love to play outdoors in winter. Even if it’s cold, they may not want lots of extra clothes, and gloves particularly as they often get in the way of play. Don’t panic, as kids will have so much fun they won’t feel the cold. The great outdoors provides so much more than staying […]
What to Buy a 2 year old for her Birthday – Cool gift ideas
Your little one has reached their 2nd birthday, and has no doubt reached many of their milestones along the way. At this age their personalities really start to present themselves more and more, their likes and dislikes become more apparent as they can now verbally express themselves more clearly. At this age there is a […]
Fun games for toddlers and indoor entertaining activities at home
If for whatever reason you’re at home, or it’s bad weather, then indoor games provide immediate fun for toddlers. It’s a tricky age group as they often have short attention spells and enjoy putting things in their mouths, so you need to be on your guard. However, there are many games that can be enjoyed, […]
Gifts for 2 year old boy who has everything
Two year olds are curious and always on the go. So finding gifts that entertain for more than 2 minutes is no easy task! As both their physical and mental learning goes into overdrive, they become more curious and want to explore their surroundings. Their independence grows and they reach milestones that make them feel […]
8 Cool Gifts for your 11 year Old Niece
When you think of 11 year old birthday gift ideas or toys for 11 year old girls, you more than likely think of the latest mobile phone or makeup. However, with a little thinking outside the box, there are some great alternatives to the traditional gifts, not that there’s anything wrong with those types of […]
Guidelines for Selecting Developmentally Appropriate Toys
The right toy can open up a whole new world to a child, helping them to develop both mentally and physically. However, the wrong toy can cause more harm than good. Choosing toys for children is a very difficult task. Do you choose those that are right for their age but may be too advanced […]
Motor Skills Activities for Toddlers; Things to Know
Toddlers need a huge variety of activity in order to build motor skills, and these can be practiced through sensory play, art and simple manipulative games. The list is endless, quite literally, and each child will have their own preference as to what they enjoy doing. Fine motor skills activities Taking care of gaining strength […]
Keeping a 2 year old busy ; 7 Interesting Ideas
By now a 2 year old is chatting away, often able to dress and already becoming independent. Many love singing or showing off their talent by riding a simple trike with stabilizers attached. It can also be a clingy time and the term, ‘the terrible twos’ is often associated with mood swings and temper tantrums. […]
Infant development activities for Baby’s overall development
From the very earliest months it’s important to judge your baby’s mood and take everything step by step. From birth to three months it’s just eating, pooping and sleeping, and it can be frustrating, but you can still connect and you’ll be surprised at how the baby will engage, if not crying it will react […]
Top 5 Toddler Fine Motor Toys for Motor Development
Fine motor skills are the small movements in hands, wrists, fingers, toes, feet, lips and tongue. The basic ones that toddlers need to develop are those in their fingers, hands and wrists. These allow children to hold a pen, to write, do buttons up, pick up small objects and turn a page for example. Fortunately […]