Child Development

Understanding the natural progression of Child Development is an important part of being a parent or caregiver. Knowing how to nurture a child as they develop the necessary skills they need for life and learning is crucial all the people who care for young children. It is also important to understand the signs of atypical development and what to do if you notice something is “just not quite right” At SensoryEdge we believe information is power so the publishing side of our business is focused on giving parents and caregivers information to help keep all parents and caregivers up to date on the latest news and stories in child development.

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Stepping Up Like a Big Kid

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Although he may not be potty trained yet and he may not be able to do a lot of things for himself, small children are very eager to help. If you’re picking up toys, don’t look at it as a chore you have to do by yourself.

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Getting A Leg Up with a Kids Steps Stool

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First your child begins to toddle, and then before you know it, your little guy or girl is going to be reaching up to the counters all of the time. Perhaps they will want to […]

Sweet Slumber Fun!

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You must remember those times from your childhood when you were either invited to the house of a friend for a slumber party. Perhaps you even liked to set up camp in your living room […]

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Pretend Play at Its Best

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If you’re looking for a toy that will take your children away from the computer games and television screens – consider giving them a toy the encourages pretend play.

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Building Young Imaginations with Wooden Toys

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A toy that can spark young imaginations to create and build is a valuable toy and a toy that can encourage group play and cooperation among children is also a great toy and when you […]

Using Art to Stimulate Your Children’s Creativity

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Using art is a wonderful way to bond with your child. As you know, the right side of the brain (talents and skills), and left-brain activity (logical thinking) are responsible for certain activities that we […]

Toys That Develop Fine Motor Skills

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Children acquire new skills easiest and learn the fastest through play. Whether it is one on one or in a group, fine motor skills can be learn ed and practiced through creative play. Tactile Walking […]

Music Soothes The Child’s Soul

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Most everyone already knows that music can be great therapy for just about anything. From children to adults, we are all in tune to certain kinds of music that can lift our spirits and make […]

Encourage Interaction With Others Through Play

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Children often love to play and interact with their peers. However, some children may need a little encouragement to come out of their shells and engage with others.

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Pretend, Play and Learn!

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From the minute a child begins to grow, they begin to play and also mimic some of the things that they see in the world around them. Little girls may want to try their mother’s […]