[Types of Play] Stages of Development in Social Play
Social play can help your child learn to get along with others and make friends. But how does it help him develop the valuable social skills he’ll need for later …
Child Development
What Parents Should Know About W Sitting & What One Expert is Saying
The w-sitting position is a term that describes a floor sitting posture in which the knees are bent and the feet are resting outside of the hips. The person’s bottom …
Occupational Therapy – Fine Motor Activities for Kids
This post includes occupational therapy fine motor activities for kids. Describing occupational therapy for children (or adults for that matter) in a succinct and meaningful way is not an easy …
The BEST Proprioception Activities for Kids
If Occupational Therapy 101 For Parents was my campaign platform, I must hold true to the single promise that I made in its conclusion: to provide my readers with some …
What are Montessori Sensitive Periods of Child Development?
She defined Sensitive Periods of Development within the concept of the Absorbent Mind. The Montessori framework recognizes several essential stages in a child’s learning. Sensitive periods are critical milestones where …
The Importance of Solitary Play & Why It Matters in Child Development
As parents, we want to give our children the best possible life. We work hard to ensure they have everything they need – an excellent education, plenty of opportunities for …