Christmas helps to teach children how to be patient
Ultra-fast connections, 24-hour deliveries, everything within reach of your smartphone: can today’s children be able to wait? Nowadays, children live in a world in which life or services’ quality depends on speed. They got used to having everything immediately. Otherwise, they seem disconcerted and confused….
Toys behind the Scenes: Learn with lights ukulele
Are you looking for a creative and fun activity that supports the development of your child’s physical, social, and cognitive skills? Well, you should consider music. Whether listening to your favourite songs, dancing to the beat, or learning to play an instrument, music is a great…
4 Fun ways to incorporate music into your toddler’s life
It is undeniable that music affects humans in some way. Just think of the times you use it as means to get your emotions out, or the last time you heard a song and started dancing around without realizing it. Music has a high impact…
Music strengthens the bond between parent and child
Music is so powerful! It has been long known that music has the power to enhance a growing child’s cognitive, social and physical skills. Additionally, it boosts our creativity and helps us to express our emotions. But it doesn’t end here, because it turns out…
Toys behind the scenes: Rocket Ball Air Stacker
Let’s start with a fan, stackable tubes that fit together and a few balls. Then, let’s add colors, numbers from 1 to 7, and eye-catching space-themed graphics. What do we get? Hape’s Rocket Ball Air Stacker, is an exciting new toy that adds aerodynamic concepts to the…
How play can promote team work
As children grow, they move through distinct developmental stages that impact how they interact with the people and the world around them. While parents are often interested in noting developmental milestones as first steps or the first time child eats all the meal, there are…
How to improve family communication through play
How much part does conversation play in your family life? It is through communication that we convey our thoughts, feelings, and connection to one another. That is why conversation is a fundamental part of every relationship, despite how stressful daily routine can make us forget…
The best activities for kids at the beach
What could be better than a day at the beach during summer? Swimming, refreshing in the water, walking, or making castles on the shore feed children’s happiness. The sea and the sand are attractive for children of all ages. These elements are a natural invitation…
How play can help children make good friends
Friends are so important for kids’ growth, but how can they make some? As parent you can use playtime as an occasion to encourage cooperation and empathy. Let us see how kids interact and what you can do to help. First, children are not the…
The importance of colors for children development
Colors are everywhere and we all love them. Do you know that colors can affect human beings in various way as creativity, productivity learning and emotions? Children can be more sensitive to colors, affecting their reaction to the environment. Not only colors send signals to the brain to make them (and us) hungry or calm or anxious, but they also have…
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