Many suggestions for building literacy skills in babies involve reading, having one-sided conversations, or constantly narrating your child’s life. If those are getting old, here’s another idea – incorporate more music! Music educator Jocelyn Manzanarez shares about the power of singing and music for building literacy and bonding with babies. Plus, she has specific games and song ideas (with video examples!) to get you started.
Children have big feelings. As parents, our own feelings about big feelings (also known as meta-emotions) can impact how our kids learn to process their emotions. Learn about the 5 steps of emotion coaching to help your child learn to navigate big feelings.
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.
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.
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.
here’s been a lot of buzz about baby-led weaning in recent years. The team at BooginHead (a PEPS sponsor!) did a lot of digging to learn the ins and outs of this new style of weaning. And they’ve recently launched a Baby-Led Weaning 5-Piece Essentials Kit to help families gear up to start baby-led weaning in a safe, approachable way. Learn more on our blog!
These days, many parents are striving for more gender-neutral parenting to avoid imposing gender bias on their children from a young age. But despite the best of intentions, research shows that parents of infants still interact with their babies differently based on gender. What can parents do to break the cycle of harmful gender socialization? Read our blog post to learn more.
Understanding your baby’s temperament can be easier said than done. And even if you know what their temperament is, what are you supposed to do about it? Our latest blog posts explores tools for parents to understand their infant’s temperament and create a harmonious relationship.