Why High-Contrast Visuals Matter: 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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Top 10 Montessori toys for baby’s first year

Help your baby reach his cognitive, physical, social, and emotional milestones with our top 10 Montessori toys for baby’s first year.

Why wooden toys are the best

Besides being beautiful, wooden toys offer a variety of benefits. Read on to see why we love wooden toys for babies.

Week 45: The wonders of containers (and how to play)

The humble container offers plenty of opportunities for purposeful play. Here’s our favorite ways to play!