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Child Development

Buying Guides · 4 min What Backyard Play Equipment Do Kids 6 to 10 Actually Use? School-age kids still want to play outside, just not on equipment built for toddlers. Here's what 6 to 10 year olds actually use, what to check before you... Buying Guides · 4 min What Attachments Can You Add to a Swedish Ladder? A Swedish ladder on its own is a great climber. But the real reason families love them is what comes next. Add monkey bars and your preschooler has... Child Development · 3 min How Does Play Affect Brain Development? Pediatricians call play “brain building.” Here’s what the research says, the five kinds of play and what each one builds, and simple ways to make more room for... Baby & Toddler · 4 min What Is a Good Outdoor Playset for a 3-Year-Old? At 3, kids want to keep up with the big kids, but their reach and grip are still catching up. Here’s what a 3 year old can handle... Child Development · 5 min What Does a Sensory Swing Do? A sensory swing gives kids movement, gentle pressure and a quieter space all at once. Here’s what’s happening inside the swing sense by sense, how kids actually use... Buying Guides · 6 min What Are the Best Montessori Toys for a 3 Year Old? Three year olds want real work, real choices and toys that let them figure things out on their own. Here is what belongs on a Montessori shelf at... Buying Guides · 5 min What Indoor Climbing Toys Are Right for a 5 Year Old? By five, most kids have outgrown the toddler climber, not climbing itself. Here are the four types of indoor climbers that give five year olds real height, hanging... Activities · 5 min What Are Fine Motor Skills? Examples and Activities by Age Fine motor skills are the small hand movements behind feeding, dressing and writing. Here's what they look like at each age from 6 months to 5 years, and... Baby & Toddler · 6 min Is a Busy Board Montessori? Almost every busy board is sold as Montessori, but not all of them fit. Learn where busy boards come from, what makes one truly Montessori and how to... Baby & Toddler · 5 min When Can a Toddler Play With a Car Ramp? From drop and watch to racing and building: when toddlers are ready for a car ramp, what they learn at each stage, and three kinds of ramps to... Baby & Toddler · 5 min Play Couch or Pikler Triangle: Which Is Better for Toddler Climbing? A foam play couch and a Pikler triangle both promise climbing, but they do very different jobs. Here's what toddlers learn on each, how to choose and why... Activities · 6 min What Is Sensory Play, and Which Equipment Actually Helps? Sensory play is how young children learn with their hands and bodies. Here are the eight senses kids use, easy ideas from your kitchen, and when equipment is...
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