Facebook Instagram Pinterest How often do you find yourself saying, “Be careful” throughout the day? If it is too often to count, then you need to read this guide on risky play.There is something about risky play that is so thrilling. It gives that tickle feeling in...
Not sure if you are in the same boat as me, but my little almost one year old constantly puts everything in her mouth. It's as if she has no other sensation in any of her body parts and has to explore the world through her mouth. Ugh, why? I want to play with sand and...
If you have followed us for any amount of time, you probably understand my passion (obsession) with loose parts play. If you are new here, welcome, you may want to read my post “Loose Parts Play for Infants and Toddlers” to see the many benefits and learning...
I have been dreaming of taking a trip to the beach. We plan to make a trip to the beach as soon as we are able and I really wanted to get Ruby (11 months) a sandbox so she could get used to playing in the sand without eating it, but I have not done that yet. She...
At 6 months of age, something magical happens where your little wobbly infant becomes a lot more alert, interactive, responsive, and interested in the world around them. Typically between 4 and 9 months, babies begin to sit up unassisted and this opens up a whole new...
Loose parts are open-ended materials used for play. There are many options to use with infants and toddlers. Using loose parts has several benefits.
I’m all about thinking frugally when coming up with toys and activities for my little one for several reasons. Obviously to save money, but also because often times we create these elaborate activities for our baby and then they couldn't care less about the toy or...