FINALLY a day of sunshine!! (Good day SUNSHINE--how awesome are the space shuttle shots?!) Were you starting to wonder what the sun looked like? I don’t blame you! I heard the weather report a few days ago mention the Seattle area hadn’t had a clear day since some time back in October! It's seemed like the rain has been unrelenting the last handful of days. Of course, one GOOD thing to come out of all that rain: PUDDLES!! If you haven’t let your kidlet experience the wonderful world of … [Read more...]
Why Puppet Play is Important
A world of imaginative, open-ended PLAY opens up when your kiddo plays with puppets. Puppet play, a sub-set of pretend play, is a type of PLAY young children are naturally drawn. Like dolls, children have been playing with puppets for a long, long time. For a toy to have that kind of staying power they must be very special. And such is the case with puppets! Puppets engage and entertain children. They have FUN all the while growing and learning in several key areas of development! Puppet … [Read more...]
Important Early Childhood Milestones
At every age, there are important early childhood milestones to help monitor your child's development. Healthy growth and development is more than just physical. How he or she plays, learns, speaks, and acts are important clues about your child’s development. The information below comes from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.* Talk with your pediatrician if your child doesn't: At two months old: Respond to loud sounds Watch things as they move Smile at people Bring hands to … [Read more...]
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