By Candice Silsby
Children rarely make a conscious decision to play. For a child to play is a natural response to being alive. Children play to explore, learn and understand their place in the world.
Often play is a problem solving task- children don’t set out to conquer tasks and problem solve it occurs as they relate [...]
Tags: , child, guide, learn, Parenting, parents, play, teach, toys
Posted in: Fun & Games, Parenting
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By Sarah Cooke
What is a baby monitor & why do I need one?
It might seem like an obvious question these days, but baby monitors are a relatively new innovation. At the most basic level they give the parent freedom from keeping a constant vigil at their baby’s bedside (cot-side or Moses basket-side!).
A baby monitor normally [...]
Tags: audio, Baby, buy, day, guide, monitor, night, see, sensor, video, watch
Posted in: Nursery & Gear
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By Caroline Jackson Blakemore and Barbara Weston Ramirez
Chapter One covered the wide-reaching benefits of reading to your baby. In this chapter, we present a few simple suggestions to help you and your baby begin a journey together that will enrich your lives. Besides the calming and bonding benefits, you’ll develop a conversational resonance through everyday [...]
Tags: aloud, Baby, comfort, cuddle, environment, guide, hold, language, newborn, quiet, read, repeat, show, sounds, voice
Posted in: Baby
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