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Sensory Smart Activities

Stretch Their Thinking with Puzzles

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My mother is absolutely fascinated by puzzles. She always has at least two 1,000-piece puzzles going at any given time. She will sit there for hours methodically working the parts of the picture in to place and have it finished that day.

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Child Development

Keeping the Pretend in Toys

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In a previous post we talked about age appropriate gifts for kids and how important it is to make sure that your children get the right toys for their developmental levels. No one wants your […]
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Child Development

Imagination Central

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Whether you are a parent or caregiver, you realize that stimulating a child’s mind is very important in helping them grow and mature. Many experts agree that there is a vast difference in children that […]
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Child Development

Mom, I’m Bored!

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  “I’m bored”; “There’s nothing to do”. Every parent, babysitter or care giver has heard this at least once, and more than likely more times than they can remember, from a child in their care. […]
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Activities for Kids

Science in the Summer

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Even thought summer break from school is almost upon us, you’re kids don’t have to stop the learning. Stimulate your children to look at things a little more scientifically with a science project kit. If […]