Tag: child development
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The 23 Best Newborn Toys to Help Your Baby Reach Every Milestone
Read more Welcoming a newborn into your life is a beautiful journey filled with milestones and precious moments. One way to support your little one’s development is through engaging toys. The right toys not only entertain but also promote essential skills like vision, hearing, fine and gross motor skills, and language development. Here’s a list…
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18-Month-Old Child: Sleep, Separation Anxiety, and More This Month
Read more Your little one may still be a year and a half old, but he seems to have aged beyond his tender 18 months. By now, he might be displaying an array of developmental milestones, such as walking, scribbling, and climbing. You may find that his sense of humor is beginning to shine, giggling…
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Extended Breastfeeding: It’s Not Strange, It’s Beneficial
Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding, especially extended breastfeeding, often sparks debate among parents and caregivers. As I reflect on this topic during World Breastfeeding Week, I want to share my thoughts candidly. In my earlier post, “The Milk Provider,” I discussed my initial challenges with milk production after my daughter was born. Many mothers face obstacles…
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Why I Insisted My Child Attend Swimming Lessons Despite His Resistance
Get Pregnant Fast As I stepped out of the car, the air was filled with the sounds of children wailing, calling out, “Mommy!” I walked to the back passenger door, unbuckled my son, and planted a gentle kiss on his forehead as I lifted him from his car seat. He clutched my shirt tightly and…
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25 Amazing Outdoor Toys for Toddlers in 2025
Read more Hey there! If you’re on the lookout for fun outdoor toys for your little ones aged 1 to 5, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up a list of the 25 best outdoor toys that will keep your toddlers entertained for hours while being safe and easy to set up. Let’s…
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Understanding Fine Motor Skills: Examples and Activities for Infants and Toddlers
Read more Fine motor skills are crucial for your child’s development, enabling them to engage with the world around them through small, precise movements. These skills involve the use of small muscles in the hands and fingers, which allow infants to perform tasks like grasping, pinching, and manipulating objects. As your little one discovers their…
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I Stand Firm Against “Toughening Up” My Children for the Real World
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, my son, Noah, went on an exciting field trip to the state museum. When I arrived for pickup, his teacher approached me to share a heartwarming story. During the trip, the children were given stone shards to carve into arrowheads. Noah ended up with a particularly large piece,…
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Embracing Life Lessons from Our Spirited Children
Get Pregnant Fast It was a quiet Sunday evening, and I found myself at home alone with my energetic 3-year-old daughter, Lily, who can only be described as a little whirlwind. My partner was busy with a project, and our older kids were spending time with their grandparents. My sole responsibility was to get Lily…
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The Importance of Engaging with Our Kids Through Play, Even When It’s Challenging
Parenting Why We Should Embrace Playtime with Our Children, Even When It’s Not Our Favorite Activity Get Pregnant Fast I’ll be honest: I genuinely enjoy playing with my kids about 90% of the time. As a parent of three, few things bring me as much joy as tossing a football with my ten-year-old son or…
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Raising Spirited Kids: Challenges and Rewards
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be likened to a workout regime, where some kids are akin to bodybuilders—exuding a stubborn resilience that sets them apart. Spirited children possess an unwavering determination that often feels tenfold stronger than that of their peers. They are experts at resisting the mundane, questioning authority, and pushing every boundary, leaving…