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How to raise kind kids

by NurturedNoggins | Sep 3, 2019 | Featured, Infant, Parenting, Social development, toddler

We all want to teach kids to be kind and compassionate with others. When does this begin? When they start playing with others? When they have the cognitive capacity to share? Does it happen naturally or do you have to ‘teach’ it? Recent research tells us...

“Loose Parts” Play: Problem solving and creativity with everyday stuff

by NurturedNoggins | May 22, 2019 | Developmental Play, Infant, Loose parts play, preschool, toddler

Every moment your baby is awake they are learning something. You know this already. But when it comes to “teaching” your baby, it’s easy to put learning into categories — when you go to the park, she’s learning about trees and flowers, when you read a book, she’s...

10 Reasons to go on a walk with your baby right now

by NurturedNoggins | Apr 30, 2019 | Infant, Outdoor activities, toddler

Today’s a good day for a walk. Lots of good reasons to do so – most importantly for you, it’s good for the soul to get outside! And for your kids, whether they’re walking on their own two feet or riding in a stroller, there’s so much to learn from a simple walk around...

Lining up blocks… what does this tell us?

by NurturedNoggins | Mar 20, 2019 | Developmental Play, Featured, toddler

Block Play! Last week we got to hang out with Megan, Josh and the grandkids! We live far apart so when we spend time together, it’s really special. And of course, since I love all things child development, it’s fun to see how the kids have grown, what they like to...

Make Playdough Together

by NurturedNoggins | Jun 5, 2018 | Developmental Play, preschool, toddler

Best Playdough Recipe Ever Everybody loves playdough, especially me. It’s a universal soother for toddlers through grownups! It lends itself to great conversation and imaginative play (everybody makes playdough snakes and slithers them around the table…) Make a fresh...