Play is known to influence all areas of a child’s development positively. But how? Keep reading to find out how play impacts your child’s intellectual growth and what types of play cultivate the different skills associated with cognitive development. What is childhood cognitive development? Cognitive development in children is the maturation and expansion of their […]
To grown-ups, kid’s play might sometimes feel more like a trivial and fun thing to do to burn off some energy. However, for our little ones, play is absolutely vital when it comes to all aspects of their development, especially in regard to how children learn. Young people make sense of the world around them […]
Watching your little one at play might often look silly (albeit very entertaining!) or sometimes utterly pointless to the adult eye. But what grown-ups often consider pure amusement at best is incredibly substantial to your child’s development and has a big impact on their ability to learn, even far into their adult life! Play matters […]
The pure delight that fills toddlers when it comes to squeezing, splashing, squashing, and smelling all kinds of objects is sometimes hard to understand as a grown-up. This is especially true when it comes to your little ones always getting themselves soaked and looking for the next muddy puddle to jump into! These early childhood […]
Childcare is a necessity for most parents, but with the rise in living costs, it is becoming necessary for more than just a small fortune for your child to be cared for while you’re at work. With that in mind, you may wonder how much the cost of sending your child to nursery compares to […]
If there is one decision which splits soon-to-be parents, it’s the name of their baby. It can be easy when you want to name your baby after a loved one within your family, however, choosing a new name can more often than not be a really difficult decision when you are expecting. Choosing a unique […]
Raising children is one of the most rewarding journeys life can bring. From bringing them home for the first time, all the way to their first day of school, it is full of special moments such as seeing their first steps and hearing their first words. However, it can be an overwhelming experience, particularly for […]
Kids are like sponges and love copying what their parents do. They copy how you eat, how you get dressed, how you do your hair, and more. Children can benefit from role-playing different life scenarios to learn more about the world around them, as well as important life lessons. Not only is this a learning […]
Your child’s mind is bursting with imagination; from initiating play with themselves to involving other people in their playtime, it’s constantly creating new worlds and stories – and who wouldn’t want to encourage that? There are so many benefits of imaginative play, and we’d love to encourage more parents to get involved and promote imaginary […]
If you’ve ever watched a Disney Princess movie growing up, you’ve likely thought “wow, I wish I was exactly like that Disney Princess”. After all, a lot of kids spend their childhood dressing up as princesses letting their imaginations run wild. You might even think, once you’re older, what would it cost to live in […]
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