[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
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 …
Why Are Concrete Experiences So Important for Kids?
Authentic, real experiences are critical for children. One of my Montessori instructors at MEIPN opened a session with an exercise she coined “Abstract Orange” to emphasize the importance of authentic, …
Why Your Child Repeats Himself – Child Development
‘Maybe, just maybe, if you waited a moment, the child would dump the puzzle over and do it again. Maybe if you paused and observed the child instead of interrupting …