Stacking Rings ~ A Simple Toy with a Mighty Mission
The ability to classify begins to develop much earlier than you might think. When a baby is able to pick up and hold objects, it's time to introduce stacking rings.
Child Development in the Time of COVID
The hardships related to COVID—fear, uncertainty, financial insecurity, and so forth—have influenced the number of interactions caregivers have with children. This is affecting cognitive development.
Rhyme Time is Sublime ~ Preparing your Child to Read
The ability to rhyme is one of the best predictors of how easily a child will learn to read. Rhyming helps a child distinguish between different sounds. And, rhyming helps a child notice patterns and sounds within words.
Exploring Cause and Effect at the Playground
Developing an understanding of cause and effect can help children build their ability to solve problems, to make predictions, and to understand the impact of their behavior on others.
The Importance of Unstructured Play
Every object is a potential play object. This includes everyday objects around the child, and not necessarily just toys.
Why Diverse Books Matter: Building Awareness Through Books
Reading diverse books opens doorways through which your child can learn, can grow, and ultimately can take thoughtful action in the real world.
Your Baby’s Development: Month 12
Understand your 12-month-old's development with ParentPal's Milestone Guide. Learn which milestones to look for and how you can support your child's healthy development.
Your Baby’s Development: Month 10
Understand your 10-month-old's development with ParentPal's Milestone Guide. Learn which milestones to look for and how you can support your child's healthy development.
Your Baby’s Development: Month 11
Understand your 11-month-old's development with ParentPal's Milestone Guide. Learn which milestones to look for and how you can support your child's healthy development.
Your Baby’s Development: Month 9
Understand your 9-month-old's development with ParentPal's Milestone Guide. Learn which milestones to look for and how you can support your child's healthy development.
Your Baby’s Development: Month 8
Understand your 8-month-old's development with ParentPal's Milestone Guide. Learn which milestones to look for and how you can support your child's healthy development.
Your Baby’s Development: Month 7
Understand your 7-month-old's development with ParentPal's Milestone Guide. Learn which milestones to look for and how you can support your child's healthy development.