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Child Development

Baby & Toddler · 7 min What Age Is Right for a Pikler Triangle? The right age for a Pikler triangle depends less on the calendar and more on what your child’s body is starting to do. Here are the signs of... Child Development · 5 min What Risky Play Should You Allow at Home? Risky play is how children learn what their bodies can do. Here is the difference between a risk and a hazard, what to allow at each stage, and... Baby & Toddler · 6 min Is a Toddler Swing Set Worth It for Your Family? Some toddler swing sets get used every day, and some sit untouched after one summer. Here’s how to choose between an indoor baby swing, a foldable swing and... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Are Playpens Montessori? Some say a playpen is a cage, others can't shower without one. Here's when a playpen fits Montessori ideas, when it doesn't, and how to set one up... Buying Guides · 7 min Is a Swedish Wall Ladder Worth It for Your Family? A Swedish wall ladder can be the most used piece of play equipment in your house, or a wall you regret giving up. Here’s how to tell which... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Scared of Climbing? Your fearless climber suddenly says no. Here's why toddlers get cautious about climbing, why that's often a good sign, and seven gentle ways to help them find their... Activities · 4 min What Gross Motor Skills Should a 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Have? Between three and five, kids start moving like little athletes. Here's what gross motor skills usually look like at each age, how to support them, and when to... Child Development · 3 min Can Playing Doctor Help Kids Feel Less Nervous About Checkups? Kids who play doctor at home often walk into the real thing knowing what to expect. Here's why it helps, a pretend checkup you can run together and... Child Development · 4 min Too Many Toys After Christmas? Why Fewer Toys Means Better Play The day after Christmas, the toy count doubles and the attention span halves. A study of toddlers explains why, and a simple rotation system turns the pile into... Child Development · 4 min Is a Pretend Makeup Set Good for Toddlers? Kids love copying grown-ups getting ready. Here's what a wooden pretend makeup set teaches, what age it suits, and six play ideas that turn it into real pretend... Baby & Toddler · 6 min What Indoor Climbing Toys Are Right for a 2 or 3 Year Old? At 2, kids need a climber they can conquer. At 3, they need one they can grow into. Here’s how to tell which stage your toddler is in,... Buying Guides · 4 min Is There Such a Thing as Montessori-Certified Play Equipment? You will see “Montessori-certified” on toys and climbers everywhere, but there is no official certification behind it. Here is what the word really means, which safety standards actually...
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