Mother holding a toddler while the child reaches out, illustrating frustration and emotional development during toddlerhood.
13-14 month

Week 53: Toddlerhood and the Feelings That Come With It: How to Navigate Newfound Frustrations

Your baby is now a toddler! Let’s explore expert strategies to support them as they navigate new emotions and frustrations.

Playing with blocks. What are the benefits for your child?

Playing with blocks. What are the benefits for your child?

Everyone loves playing with blocks. Think about it this way: who doesn’t love Jenga? Jenga is, in a way, blocks. Even as adults, blocks never fail to entertain us.

Montessori learningWhy wooden toys are the best your child's development and growth

Why wooden toys are the best your child's development and growth

Toys are a big part of any child's development and growth. As babies grow into toddlers, then into children, they love to explore and understand the world around them, and toys are an excellent way...

0-12 weeksWeek 3: For your baby, it really is all black & white

Week 3: For your baby, it really is all black & white

Did you know that even in the womb babies can tell the difference between light and dark? Here's why your baby will benefit from black-and-white images.

3-4 monthWeek 20: Building your baby’s brain with these 5 steps

Week 20: Building your baby’s brain with these 5 steps

To serve and return in a conversation has been proven to help build your baby’s brain. Learn how you can implement it today.

Cognitive developmentWhere did it go? Understanding object permanence

Where did it go? Understanding object permanence

Object permanence tells us that an object (or person) continues to exist even when we can’t see or hear it.

ActivityPlay Schemas - what are they and how to make the most of them - Part 2: Placement

Play Schemas - what are they and how to make the most of them - Part 2: Placement

Picking up a dropped toy for the hundredth time can be frustrating, but knowing that your baby is making massive mental leaps through this type of play does help you feel a little more at ease.

ActivityPlay Schemas- What are they and how to make the most of them. Part 1: Movement

Play Schemas- What are they and how to make the most of them. Part 1: Movement

Have you ever heard that it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill?

Cognitive developmentWhat is open-ended play?

What is open-ended play?

Open-ended play is a great way to teach your baby independent play, but also creativity, imagination and decision-making skills.

ActivityHow to set up your baby’s play space

How to set up your baby’s play space

Creating a safe and stimulating play space for your baby shouldn’t be this hard, right? Read on to see how you can do it today.