Bath time is a fun and relaxing experience for both children and adults, but it can be tough to keep little ones from getting bored. Fortunately, Soppycid has come up with a range of bath toys that are designed to keep your child's bath time fun and exciting. These...
64 Creative Pumpkin Decorating Contest Ideas to Elevate Your Fall Celebrations
As the air turns crisper and the leaves begin to change color, it can only mean one thing: fall is here! And with fall comes the beloved tradition of pumpkin decorating. Whether you're hosting a neighborhood gathering, a school event, or simply want to add some...
Fun and Stimulating Activities for 9-Month-Olds: Promoting Developmental Milestones
Congratulations! Your little one has reached the exciting age of 9 months, and this is a crucial time for their development. At this stage, babies are becoming more curious, mobile, and interactive. Engaging them in age-appropriate activities not only fosters their...
Developmental Activities for 16 Month Olds
Toddlerhood is such a fun age. Toddlers love to explore, experience and are interested in the world around them. Making sure that you have plenty of activities on deck for your toddler is important so they don't get bored. When toddlers are bored, they have a way of...
Sensory Play for Babies
Did you know that sensory play is vital for your baby's development? Sensory play is designed to help babies learn about their surroundings and how to operate their bodies. Sensory play can start at a very young age, so even a little newborn can participate in...
How to Help Your Baby Babble: Tips & Activities
Baby babble is one of the cutest things that your baby will do, but did you know that baby babble is important for speech development? That's right, babble is actually a really important indicator and milestone for speech. Encouraging your baby to babble is so...
43 Developmental Baby Activities for 7 Month Old
By 6 months old, your baby is now much more interested in the world around him. He's probably easily distracted and always trying to get your attention, grabbing at anything within his reach, and babbling a ton with more consonant sounds (ma, ba, da). In this...
Must See Homeschool Room Ideas That You’ll Love
If you find yourself homeschooling (or researching homeschooling) chances are a homeschool room idea is at the top of your list. Your homeschool room will be the entire backbone of your homeschool - so it is understandable that you would be carefully researching your...
20 Engaging Activities For 6 Month Olds
At 6 months old your little one is starting to really show their personality, growing like a weed and learning new skills every day! Keeping your baby engaged and active. The 6-month mark is so much fun as a parent to watch your little one grow and learn new skills!...
The Best Children’s Books About Dad
Dad's serve such a amazing role in the lives of our children. Dad's and dad like figures are instrumental in our children's lives. They serve in a very important purpose and it is wonderful for kids to realize that. Our Favorite Children's Books About Dad There are...
15 Simple and Developmental Activities for 8 Month Old Babies
Are you in need of some simple and developmental activities for 8 months old babies? Finding and sharing simple activities for littles is my specialty and I am happy to be able to help! At 8 months old, your baby is starting to become more and more mobile. You may...
Fun and Cozy Preschool Books about Hibernation
Winter is a great time to learn about hibernation with your little ones! Lots of animals are down for hibernation, so I have gathered fun and cozy preschool books about hibernation for you and your littles to study! Why should you read to your preschooler? Reading to...
Developmental Baby Activities for 3 to 4 Month Olds for Fun and Stimulation
With each month comes new developmental milestones that you'll notice as your baby grows. Now that they're 3 or 4 months old, you'll see a huge difference in their behaviors and skills compared to the early newborn stage. At this point, they'll be taking in so much...
Ultimate Guide to Montessori Toys for Babies
Have you ever heard of the Montessori method of learning? Over the past few years, this method has really gained traction with parents and teachers! You may be scratching your head wondering how to implement this method of learning in your every day life. I am excited...
Infant Development: How to Teach a Baby To Roll Over: 11 Tips from an Occupational Therapist
As parents, it is common to be concerned about making sure that your infant reaches their next developmental milestone ‘on time’. For an infant, being able to roll over is the first of many important physical milestones to reach. Think of a baby's milestones as...
9 Tips and Activities to Teach Your Baby to Crawl
Watching your baby or toddler learn to walk or crawl is as exciting as it is scary. Whether they start exploring early, at a typical age, or even later than most kids, children develop at their own rhythm and pace. Encouraging kids to start walking or crawling can be...
7 Benefits of Sensory Bins and How They Support Child Development
Sensory bins are tactile ways for children to play that encourage various skill development. They are essentially a box filled with a textured filler like dry rice, pinto beans, or flour with various toys and tools in them for children to find and play with. A...
How to Start Your Baby Drinking from an Open Cup and Why It’s Important
It's amazing how quickly a baby transitions from being completely dependent on their caregivers to learning how to do things independently. Before you know it, your baby will be ready to attempt drinking from a cup on their own. Babies have an innate drive to gain...
11 Activities to Practice Pincer Grasp with Your Baby
A baby will go through many different developmental stages as they grow and develop new skills. One of the milestones that you will see emerge is their use of pincer grasp, a basic fine motor skill. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers,...
How to Make Simple DIY Glitter Sensory Bottles
Sensory bottles can be a calming experience for your little one. They're great for babies, toddlers, preschoolers or any child who loves visually stimulating objects. The great thing is you don't have to buy them! Instead, you can save money and make them yourself at...
18 Tips to Get Your Baby or Toddler Walking
It's been so much fun watching your baby learn and grow this past year. You’ve already seen them go from babbling and starting to sit up on their own to crawling all over the house and getting into anything and everything. If your baby is getting...