Parenting with Me

Mom and toddler exploring items in a sensory box together.

Week 91: DIY Messy and Clean Activities

Toddler engaging with colorful paper arches taped to the floor, navigating through them as part of a gross motor skills activity designed to enhance movement and coordination.

Week 85: DIY Activity: Pom Poms and Arches

Looking for a simple yet engaging activity for your toddler? Try this DIY pom poms and arches game to practice gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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Toddler engaging with a sorting toy featuring colorful buttons, practicing pattern recognition and sorting skills—activities that help introduce math concepts through play.

Week 82: Introducing Math Skills Through Patterns

Recognizing patterns is a key math skill for toddlers. Discover fun activities that introduce patterns and lay the groundwork for future math learning.

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Toddler engaging in a play activity involving connecting objects showcasing their exploration of play schemas.

Week 79: What Are Play Schemas?

Discover the concept of play schemas and how they shape your toddler's understanding of the world. These repeated actions are key to their cognitive development.

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Toddler involved in destructive play, such as knocking over building blocks or throwing toys

Week 76: Should You Stop Your Toddler's Destructive Play?

 Destructive play might seem troubling, but it’s a natural part of your toddler’s exploration and learning process. Learn how to manage and redirect it effectively.

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Two toddlers playing together, sharing toys and interacting in a playful and cooperative manner.

Week 74: Should My Toddler Be Playing with Others?

While toddlers may not engage in complex play, social interactions are vital for their development. Learn how to support your toddler’s socialization journey.

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Mom helping toddler throw a toy into a box, demonstrating a fun activity to teach basic concepts of gravity

Week 65: Early Gravity Lessons

Explore fun and educational activities to introduce your toddler to the concept of gravity through play.

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Toddler playing with colorful sticks in a safe container, exploring and developing fine motor skills

Week 60: How Can My Toddler Play Safely with Small Objects?

Expert tips for ensuring your toddler's safety while they explore small objects during play.

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Toddler playing with a Montessori language basket, enhancing language and cognitive development through tactile play.

Week 54: What’s a Language Basket and Why Should You Make One?

Learn how to create a Montessori language basket to introduce your toddler to new vocabulary and enhance their language development.

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Week 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.

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