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“You cannot make children learn. You can only provide the right conditions for learning to happen.” ~ Vince Gowmon
Give them the best!
A quick story to tell you where I'm coming from. One day, I Googled "best learning toys for the 1st year." After scrolling through some blog posts, I found one with tons of different toys like stacking cups, a shape sorter, and more! I was so excited to order them for my little one. But, when I put them in front of him, he just wanted to chew on them. My baby was only 6 months old; how should he know how to sort shapes or stack rings. I realized that some of those blog posts are just trying to make a quick buck and the authors had probably never had a baby or the experience of raising children. I spent a lot of time & money researching the best of the best. So if you're looking for developmentally appropriate toys for your little one, you've come to the right place! Let's find the right things that your baby needs in order to learn and have fun doing so.
The First Five Years: Why They're So Important and How You Can Help
This stage of life is one of the most exciting and critical, as it establishes patterns that will stay with your child for the rest of his or her life. During these first five years, children are particularly impressionable, which means that the habits they develop will be the ones they learn from, and the traits they pick up will stick with them through adulthood.
Prepare Yourself for the Greatest Time of Your Life!
Children are born with a clean slate, which means that your baby can be taught almost anything from day one. It also means that their brains are capable of absorbing everything around them—that includes you. If you want your child to grow up in a healthy and positive environment, it’s best to think about how you model and discipline yourself.
Consistency is Key
Consistency is a key part of raising children. Schedules help children know what to expect during certain times of day, which leads them to develop a sense of control and security over their environment. Always be sure you follow through with your plans and commit to your activities if you want your child to do so as well. Take the time to work on development activities on a daily basis. If they see that their parents are dedicated to tasks, they will start to see the value in these tasks themselves. Additionally, consistency sets expectations for behavior.
Teach Well
By the time children are five years old, many habits have been established. Now is the time to encourage them by reading aloud to them, talking with them about topics they’re interested in and encouraging their curiosity. You can also help your baby develop other skills by choosing activities that are developmentally appropriate for his or her age group.
Provide Time
Make some time to spend with your child. Reserve certain intervals of your day to be with your baby so that he or she knows you care and are available for them. This doesn’t mean always feeding, changing, or rocking him or her—it can just mean playing a game of peek-a-boo, singing a lullaby, or reading a story. Your face, voice, and attention are very valuable gifts for babies. As they grow older and understand more about the world around them, these moments will become even more important.
Lead By Example
Babies are little sponges. Everything you do is imprinted on their tiny minds. As a result, your child will learn a lot from watching you. And what's more, if you see that something needs to be done, it's best for kids to see it being done by their parents. Your behavior matters as much as your words. In fact, sometimes actions speak louder than words. That’s why we encourage parents to show their children how things should be done so they can understand them better.
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