Compared to mothers, the importance of father figures can be overlooked. Yet father figures are very important to a child’s development. In fact, your relationship with father figures can even influence your future relationships! What makes up a Father Figure? Not every biological father automatically makes a Father Figure. In some cases like with LGBTQ+ relationships, adoption, or step-parenting being biologically related to a
Emotional intelligence is not as complicated as you might think. Simply put; it’s the ability to identify and manage your emotions and the emotions of others. Even though it is not a skill we commonly focus on, it’s wildly important when it comes to confidence and self-esteem. As adults, we should focus on enhancing this skill so that we can teach it to our children
Mother’s Day gifts can be hard to find. You want them to be meaningful and show her how much you love and appreciate her, but the gifts that make them feel special may be different for everyone! We’ve put together a list of Mother’s Day gift ideas based on Mom’s love language 1. Words of Affirmation You may not think that words of affirmation can
Most children’s language skills are developed between the ages of 0 and 3! Would you believe me if I told you that 90% of your brain was fully formed by age 5? It’s true! Those early years are critical to developing children’s skills and abilities; one of the most important being language. How the brain works As humans, we go through “critical periods” in development
Easter activities for toddlers can feel repetitive. Even though the games and treats are fun for toddlers, it can get boring to do the same things over again. Why not take that excitement and try some new easter activities before the big day? We’ve made a list of 5 fun easter activities for toddlers that are educational and use sensory play to help your toddler develop
Communication games for toddlers are a fun and interesting way to help your child learn language skills! Oftentimes we believe that learning happens at school, but we forget how much of a difference we can make at home. Playing communication games for toddlers can help your child develop all kinds of skills. Just a reminder that communication is not only about their ability to speak,
