Your Lucky Letter
Create a tongue twister using the first name of your child. Have him repeat it five times picking up the tempo with each repetition.
Form board puzzle
Every household should have a wooden form board puzzle. Find one with little knobs so your child can easily manipulate the pieces. A great tool for teaching about...
Taming that Temper Tantrum
Give him a choice between two options he can have, that way he is learning to make successful choices and he feels that he has some control over...
Tips for Your First Developmental Pedia Visit
Last month, I wrote about Does My Child Have Developmental Delay? Signs I need to watch out for. If your child does have developmental delays and despite hesitation...
Screen based Activities
Here is an example of an e-book that encourages interaction between parents and toddlers. It can also help to stimulate listening skills. My First Book of ABC and...
What’s Old is New!
Take a visit to a secondhand store, your attic, or Grandma's basement and see what you can find to take apart! Let your child use screwdrivers and inspect...
Table Manners
Teach table manners while having dinner. Model putting the napkin in your lap and using polite manners when asking for something (Please pass the bread). Discuss...
Recalling Familiar Routines
State a familiar routine for your child and see if she can tell you the sequence needed to follow through with the event. For instance, "What do...
Face paint.
When you have time for clean up afterwards, get out the face paint and paint the patterns or figures of your child's choice on her face. She can...
Tell Me About This Picture
Show your child a picture in a book. Have him tell you three or more things he sees happening in the picture. Prompt your child if...