Montessori

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Alone Together: What Is Parallel Play and Why It Matters?

Alone Together: What Is Parallel Play and Why It Matters?  The parallel play stage in toddlers’ lives is when they play next to other children but not necessarily with them. They will spend...

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18 Indoor Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Toddler at Home (And Have Fun!)

18 Indoor Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Toddler at Home (And Have Fun!) Remember those good ol’ days when your toddler was just a baby, and those activities with babies didn...

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17 Engaging Activities with Babies That Will Help You Bond

17 Engaging Activities with Babies That Will Help You Bond You’ve just met someone new. You’re so excited. You’re over the moon. Chances are that “someone new” is now your favorite person in ...

Various Montessori toys on a wooden floor and a child playing with a rainbow stacker.

What are Montessori Toys?

What are Montessori Toys? Montessori toys are toys inspired by the Montessori method that encourage children to learn independently through a trial-and-error approach. They stimu...

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How to Recognize Non-Toxic Baby Toys and Make a Safe Choice

How to Recognize Non-Toxic Baby Toys and Make a Safe Choice What do you do when you see your child putting a toy or a piece of clothing in their mouth? Telling them not to do so or taking that...

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13 Clever Gifts for 5-Year-Old Boys That'll Boost Their Brainpower

13 Clever Gifts for 5-Year-Old Boys That'll Boost Their Brainpower 5 years old is the age when kids stop asking what and start asking why and how instead. They no longer merely l...