I’m super excited to share this Fizzy Snow Dough painting activity we did this morning, it combines the best of science, art and sensory play in to one activity! We had so much fun painting, molding, and exploding this dough, I can’t rave about it enough! We began with a simple recipe for faux snow, […]
Edible Water Bead Sensory Play
We’re kind of obsessed with sensory play in our house! So, when some other blogging colleagues wanted to get collaborate and put together a huge sensory bin filler resource I was ecstatic! Forty bloggers are sharing 40 different fillers over the next 40 days and you can find them all HERE! While doughs and slimes are […]
Growth and Development: 10 to 12 Months
As your baby approaches their first birthday, their growth will begin to slow. Every baby grows at a different rate, but listed below are some average growth rates: Head size: average growth of about ½ inch each month Weight: birth weight is tripled at 1 year Height: average growth of just over ½ inch; most […]
Growth and Development: 7 to 9 Months
Between 7 and 9 months, your baby will become more mobile and will develop an even greater response to their environment. All babies grow at different rates, but average growth rates are listed below: Head size: average growth of about ¼ inch each month Weight: 2 times birth weight by 4 to 5 months and […]
Growth and Development: 4 to 6 months
Between 4 and 6 months, your baby will continue to grow at a fast rate and you will begin to see more of your baby’s unique personality. Every baby grows at different rates, but average growth measurements are listed below: Head size: average growth of ½ inch each month Weight: average gain of 1 to […]
Growth and Development: 1 to 3 Months
During the early months of his or her life, your baby will transform from a sleepy newborn into a more interactive 3 month old. All babies grow at different rates, but here are some growth averages between 1 and 3 months of age: Head size: average growth of about ½ inch a month Weight: average […]
It’s Like Riding A Bike
‘It’s like riding a bike’, is an expression that most of us are familiar with. For young children (and their parents), riding a bike is an important milestone. Typically, this milestone is right up there with other physical development skills children develop such as: rolling over, crawling and walking. Child development experts know that a […]
Folic Acid, a Key to Preventing Birth Defects
January is birth defect prevention month. Getting enough folic acid, a B vitamin prior to getting pregnant and while pregnant will decrease the chances of a baby being born with a birth defect by 50-70%. Folic acid is a B vitamin that every cell in your body needs for normal growth and development. Not having […]
6 Tips for Sensible Eating This Holiday Season
The holidays are coming, and you know what that means. There’s usually an abundance of yummy snacks at the office. Gifts from friends and family might include tasty pies, cookies or other treats. Oh, and don’t forget about the parties. So many holiday parties with delicious appetizers, meals and desserts. Here are some simple tips […]
The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Development
Have you ever laughed until your sides ached? Well, if it has been awhile take time to play with your children. Give yourself permission to have a wonderful experience listening and laughing with each child. In today’s world of trying to balance work and home schedules, parents find it hard to spend quality time with […]
