All Things Early Intervention
If a child sees the same toy every single day, their brain eventually tunes it out and stops paying attention to it. However, research shows that if you “rest” a toy by hiding it for a while, the child will be super excited to see it again when you finally bring it back.
Building a strong, loving family bond doesn’t require elaborate vacations; it starts with simple, positive activities and intentional time spent together. Whether you are looking to boost your child’s development or simply reduce household stress, establishing a regular family game night or dinner tradition can make an almost instant difference.
This training, available upon request, was created to orient new childcare providers to the basics of best practices in childcare. Those providing high-quality care for children are called to be play partners and protectors of little ones. The training emphasizes play and safety.
Tweens and Teens need playtime too. We are never too old for play. Adolescents need playtime for stress relief, joy and health. Let me share with you the highlights of some really good articles on the why your tweens and teens need playtime too!
Remember that you, the parent, are your child’s best toy to encourage talking. Playing with you is the best way to increase interactions that lead to talking. When choosing toys, be sure to stick to the basics, include some “people toys” and help your child use her imagination.
Warning! Bad joke coming. I do not know what happened to #5, #6, or #7, but maybe #7 ate #9.
All Things Early Intervention