Tag: toddlers & preschoolers

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  Awake windows for babies and toddlers

    As a nurse, Ingrid shares the guidelines for how long a baby or toddler should spend awake or asleep.By Ingrid HanifenDo you know that the most common mistake parents make with their baby’s sleep is keeping the baby up for too long? As parents and caregivers, we assume that a baby will sleep when […]
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  What Parents Say: How to Entertain Kids Indoors

  If you’re stuck at home, Sanam and Chyi share our survey results and the best tips to manage bored kids.By Sanam Raisa Rahman and Chyi Lee“Mom! I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!”“When will it stop raining? I want to go to the park!”“Can I watch some TV, please?”  Sound familiar? If not, you haven’t yet […]
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  Parenting with Playfulness and Respect

  Suzi explains how her childhood experiences led her to discover the concept of respectful parenting and the tools we can use to connect with and understand our children.By Suzi ChaemchangWhen I became a new mother I asked everyone for advice. I spent hours scrolling social media mum groups and websites seeking the right way to […]
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  Ideas for Playing at Home

  Suzi has simple but fun activities for home play and also for some quality play time with you!By: Suzi ChaemchaengThe challenge of online learning or just being at home when you have young children can be overwhelming. There are negative feelings that prick your heart with guilt if they are staring at screens more than […]
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  Play…is a Child’s Work!

  Have you noticed how your kids seem to play a different way as they grow older? In this article, Dr. Blakemore explains the different stages and types of play and what benefits they can offer.By: Dr. Lynn BlakemoreThe concept of play can be difficult to define and we all have our perceptions of what play […]
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  Fostering Children’s Creative Growth

  Have you ever wondered about the best ways to encourage your child to grow creatively? Piyachat Finney writes about the ways you can be successful in doing this.By Piyachat FinneyAs a parent or caregiver, we all strive to boost our children’s creative growth to the best of our abilities. However, being a facilitator for your […]