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Barefoot All the Way: A Look at Foot Development and Shoes for the Early Years

Early Childhood Development, Health, Milestones, Outdoor Play, Uncategorized / Hailey Southard

Barefoot Beginnings Ever watch a sweet little baby discover their toes? That’s early foot development in action! Long before preschool begins, those tiny feet are at work building balance, strength, and coordination to set them up for a lifetime. While picking out the first pair of shoes for those soon-to-be walking feet can be so sweet […]

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Tips for a Terrific Tummy Time

Early Childhood Development, Health, Milestones, Parents and Children, Research, Sensory Development / Hailey Southard

Making Tummy Time Terrific, Instead of Terrible The dreaded tummy time. Some babies might be easy breezy with their little daily workouts, but many are not big fans. Being home with a new baby can be enough of a challenge as the baby learns to be part of the outside world and parents are learning

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Scribbles to Sentences

Early Childhood Development, Milestones, Parents and Childcare, Reading, Uncategorized / Hailey Southard

Teaching Your Preschooler to Write Writing is such an exciting milestone to watch your child reach. While no one expects 2-year-olds to be able to sign their name, writing begins as early a child’s first scribble. Early childhood educators agree that early writing skills start well before a child learns to hold a pencil correctly.

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Toddling Toddlers

Early Childhood Development, Health, Milestones, Sensory Development / Hailey Southard

Supporting your Little One Step by Step It’s hard to imagine that the sweet little baby you brought home is beginning to take their first steps. Exciting. Terrifying. Heartwarming. This developmental milestone brings with it all of the emotions. As your child moves steadily towards walking, there are a handful of things parents and caregivers

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Parallel Play in Preschoolers

Early Childhood Development, Emotional Development, Milestones, Social Development, Social Skills, Toys, Uncategorized / Hailey Southard

The Hidden Power of Playing Side-by-Side Bringing a toddler to a playdate with another toddler is always an interesting experience. The parents think they’re about to start a sweet friendship for their little one–the pretend kitchen is ready, all of the play food and dishes are prepped, and everyone is ready to watch some imaginative

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