For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...