Did you know that play is a fundamental building block of childhood development? Read our latest blog post to learn about how play can support your baby’s cognitive, physical and social emotional development. Plus, find out how PEPS Sponsor the Heybrook is creating a purposeful space to stimulate your infant’s development through play.
The toddler years are full of big feelings. If you’re dealing with tantrums and power struggles, read these tips from PEPS Sponsor Allegro Pediatrics on helping toddlers identify, communicate, and work through their feelings.
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CPSC, CPSIA… huh? If you’re finding yourself perplexed by all the acronyms and safety regulations surrounding baby products, PEPS sponsor BooginHead is here to help. Learn about the laws surrounding consumer product safety, how they’re enforced, and tips for parents to make sure the items they purchase are safe.
Are you considering eco-friendly diapers but wondering if finding a sustainable option will be a logistical mess (or a literal mess!)? PEPS Sponsor Baby Diaper Service offers a sustainable diaper delivery service. Read the answers to frequently asked questions about safety, sifting through companies’ sustainability claims, and more.
Did you know that a baby’s auditory system becomes functional around the start of the third trimester, and by the time they’re born they already know their birth parent’s voice and characteristics of the language(s) their birth parent speaks? Learn more about infant language development and tips for creating rich sound experiences for babies from the director of University of Washington’s Lab for Early Auditory Perception.
Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of repeating “good job!” to your child all day? Try incorporating Descriptive Commenting, a communication strategy that can help increase vocabulary, encourage child-directed play, and build a growth mindset. Learn more with tips from a Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist.
Sometimes parenting recommendations from experts feel nearly impossible to implement in daily life. Screen-time is one of those challenges for many parents. PEPS Sponsor Kidovo offers a personalized, interactive app that helps children engage with tech in a healthy and educational way.
Our kids are watching and learning from us every day. Something as simple as where you buy clothes could be making a big impact! Wendy Powell, owner of Childish Things children’s resale store, shares ideas for teaching your kids about sustainability through second-hand shopping.
Does your little one squirm off your lap every time you start reading a book? Or do they only want to read the same book over and over? For parents trying to build a foundation for literacy in their babies and toddlers, these things might not be the problem you think they are! Read tips from literacy expert Jocelyn Manzanarez on fun and easy ways to build literacy through music and movement.