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Learning, behavior, social skills, and school readiness for preschoolers 3 to 6 years old.

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When Do Babies Sleep Through the NightSleep
When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re dreaming of the day you can finally enjoy a full night of sleep. Don’t worry, that day is coming!
Nov 28, 2024 · 3 min read
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: What Every Parent Should KnowHealth
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: What Every Parent Should Know
If you’re a parent with kids in daycare or kindergarten, you’ve probably heard of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD).
Nov 26, 2024 · 3 min read
How to read to your 3-4 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 3-4 month old
Reading with your 3-4 month old might seem more like a one-sided conversation right now, but those tiny ears are soaking in every word you say!
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
How to read to your 2-3 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 2-3 month old
When it comes to reading with your 2-3-month-old, you might wonder how much of an impact it really has.
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
How to Read to your NewbornChild Development
How to Read to your Newborn
You probably know that reading to babies is important, and you may have heard that starting earlier is better.
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
4 Spring Activities for PreschoolersKinedu Educators
4 Spring Activities for Preschoolers
Spring activities for preschoolers can play a significant role in the overall development of children.
Nov 21, 2023 · 3 min read
Reading Corner: Creating an Inviting Environment in The ClassroomLinguistic
Reading Corner: Creating an Inviting Environment in The Classroom
A reading corner is a space dedicated to developing and fostering love for books and the habit of reading.
Sep 26, 2023 · 5 min read
Discover 10 Preschool Activities for 2 to 3-Year-OldsGeneral
Discover 10 Preschool Activities for 2 to 3-Year-Olds
Looking for preschool activities? Take this opportunity to boost cognitive, emotional, and motor skills while creating a safe and healthy…
Jul 28, 2023 · 12 min read
How to Power Pump: Boosting Your Breast Milk SupplyBreastfeeding
How to Power Pump: Boosting Your Breast Milk Supply
Power pumping can be a helpful technique to increase your breast milk supply and ensure that your baby is getting enough milk.
Jun 29, 2023 · 6 min read
Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?Bottlefeeding
Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?
You might be wondering: can babies drink cold formula?
May 19, 2023 · 4 min read
When Do Babies Crawl? – A Guide to CrawlingPhysical
When Do Babies Crawl? – A Guide to Crawling
When do babies crawl?  Continue reading to find out along with ways you can help your baby learn to crawl and support their development.
Apr 24, 2023 · 6 min read
Triple Feeding Plan: Nursing, Pumping, and Bottle-FeedingBottlefeeding
Triple Feeding Plan: Nursing, Pumping, and Bottle-Feeding
Are you a breastfeeding mother struggling to produce enough milk for your little one? Have you been told that triple feeding can help?
Apr 13, 2023 · 3 min read
My Baby Ignores Me When I Call His Name!Linguistic
My Baby Ignores Me When I Call His Name!
“I’m worried! My baby ignores me when I call his name!”. Do you have this concern?
Apr 03, 2023 · 5 min read
Do Babies Sleep More When Teething? Featured
Do Babies Sleep More When Teething? 
Has your baby’s sleep pattern changed? Maybe you are wondering: Do babies sleep more when teething? Keep reading to find out.
Feb 03, 2023 · 3 min read
7  Literacy Activities For Preschoolers To Do At HomeCognitive
7 Literacy Activities For Preschoolers To Do At Home
The family makes a big difference in the literacy process of the little ones.
Mar 23, 2022 · 6 min read
7 Math Activities For PreschoolersCognitive
7 Math Activities For Preschoolers
Math can be so much fun! Learn about 7 math activities for preschoolers and help them become familiar with number concepts.
Mar 18, 2022 · 6 min read
6 Activities For 5-Year-OldsCognitive
6 Activities For 5-Year-Olds
Activities for 5-year-olds help develop their cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language skills. All while having fun as a family!
Mar 09, 2022 · 6 min read
My Baby Sleeps With Their Mouth OpenSleep
My Baby Sleeps With Their Mouth Open
What does it mean when a baby sleeps with their mouth open? What can cause mouth breathing in babies and when to see your doctor?
Feb 25, 2022 · 5 min read
Bottle-Feeding PositionsBottlefeeding
Bottle-Feeding Positions
Positioning can have a big impact on our baby’s feeding skills. Here are a few things to consider when determining how to feed your baby.
Feb 14, 2022 · 3 min read
Is It Normal To Have Headaches During Pregnancy?Health
Is It Normal To Have Headaches During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy headaches are common among women, but it is important to understand its causes and learn how to alleviate this problem. Keep reading!
Dec 28, 2021 · 4 min read
6 Activities For 4-Year-OldsGeneral
6 Activities For 4-Year-Olds
It is important to foster our little ones’ development through activities. In this article, we share with you 6 activities for 4-year-olds.
Dec 07, 2021 · 6 min read
7 Christmas Activities For KidsUsing Kinedu
7 Christmas Activities For Kids
Looking for fun Christmas activities for kids? Enjoy the magic of the season and help your toddler or preschooler learn and grow this holiday season.
Nov 04, 2021 · 8 min read
How do babies build social skills?Social & Emotional
How do babies build social skills?
Babies begin to communicate through crying and responding to their needs helps them become more efficient at communicating.
Nov 04, 2021 · 4 min read
7 Indoor Activities for KidsGeneral
7 Indoor Activities for Kids
Need some ideas for indoor activities for kids? Discover easy, fun, and engaging ways to help your toddler or preschooler learn and grow at home!
Sep 23, 2021 · 8 min read
Baby car seat 101Safety
Baby car seat 101
During the months leading up to your baby’s birth, there are a number of things you can prepare for that are sure to fill you with excitement.
Apr 09, 2021 · 5 min read
My 9-month-old baby’s developmentKey Milestones
My 9-month-old baby’s development
If you are reading this, surely you have a 9-month-old baby and your routine has been filled with new adventures, challenges, and a lot of learning.
Mar 30, 2021 · 6 min read
How to build self-esteem in childrenSocial & Emotional
How to build self-esteem in children
As parents, we tend to worry about our little ones, about their emotional and mental well-being, so it is natural that we look for ways to build…
Mar 22, 2021 · 3 min read
Singing with your baby: Toddler editionCognitive
Singing with your baby: Toddler edition
Socioemotional benefits: Singing is a shared activity that builds social skills, regulates emotions, and models self-care.
Apr 20, 2020 · 3 min read
Math skills 36-48 monthsCognitive
Math skills 36-48 months
Children at this stage have developed basic math skills and are starting to understand the concepts of parts and wholes, counting and…
Oct 11, 2019 · 3 min read
Math skills 24-36 monthsCognitive
Math skills 24-36 months
Children develop number awareness by recognizing numbers, understanding how counting works, and learning one-to-one correspondence.
Oct 11, 2019 · 4 min read
Why is handwriting so important for your child?Physical
Why is handwriting so important for your child?
Preschoolers’ early writing skills can predict both their grades and their standardized test scores in second-grade reading and math…
Oct 04, 2019 · 3 min read
Toddler activities to nurture your child’s imaginationChild Development
Toddler activities to nurture your child’s imagination
The right games and interaction for your toddler should be fun, natural, and promote bonding.
Sep 10, 2019 · 4 min read
Self-care and personal hygiene for preschoolersSocial & Emotional
Self-care and personal hygiene for preschoolers
Teaching personal hygiene and self-care is crucial for a child’s future independence.
Jul 15, 2019 · 3 min read
How to foster your child’s problem-solving skills through gesturesLinguistic
How to foster your child’s problem-solving skills through gestures
Children understand concepts like big and small and start grasping numbers and spatial prepositions.
Apr 09, 2019 · 3 min read
How to teach number concepts to my child?Cognitive
How to teach number concepts to my child?
Mathematical concepts in young children develop through their daily play experiences.
Apr 08, 2019 · 4 min read
Hand preference and language skillsPhysical
Hand preference and language skills
Hand preference or dominance emerges between 2 and 4 years of age in most children.
Apr 08, 2019 · 4 min read
Fine motor skills: The art of scribbling and writing PART 2Physical
Fine motor skills: The art of scribbling and writing PART 2
Around 34 months, your child starts holding crayons with a more mature grip, preparing for writing.
Apr 06, 2019 · 3 min read
Fine motor skills: The art of scribbling and writing PART 1Physical
Fine motor skills: The art of scribbling and writing PART 1
Scribbling is a crucial early step in preparing your child for reading and writing.
Apr 05, 2019 · 3 min read
How to develop your child’s pencil grip for better handwritingPhysical
How to develop your child’s pencil grip for better handwriting
From birth, your child begins developing hand and finger strength, preparing for tasks like drawing and writing.
Apr 05, 2019 · 3 min read
How screen time impacts handwriting skillsPhysical
How screen time impacts handwriting skills
Fine motor skills are crucial for holding and manipulating objects, which are essential for tasks like writing, buttoning a shirt, and…
Apr 05, 2019 · 3 min read
Writing and drawing: What can my little one do at each stage?Physical
Writing and drawing: What can my little one do at each stage?
Writing and drawing skills develop gradually, starting with random scribbling around 16 months.
Mar 18, 2019 · 3 min read
When will my child start collaborating, and how do I encourage it?Cognitive
When will my child start collaborating, and how do I encourage it?
Collaboration involves working together to achieve a common goal and requires advanced cognitive and social skills.
Feb 25, 2019 · 4 min read
What building blocks ensure future reading success?Linguistic
What building blocks ensure future reading success?
Literacy involves more than just reading; it includes writing, learning, comprehension, and spelling.
Feb 12, 2019 · 3 min read
Wintry activities for your little oneLinguistic
Wintry activities for your little one
Reading winter-themed books with touch and feel elements is a great way to expose 1-2 year olds to the season.
Dec 12, 2018 · 4 min read
How to build a child’s self-esteemSocial & Emotional
How to build a child’s self-esteem
Children build their self-esteem through experiences and nurturing their confidence.
Nov 13, 2018 · 4 min read
Top 5 traveling tipsLinguistic
Top 5 traveling tips
Limit screen time for kids (2-5 years).
Jul 05, 2018 · 3 min read
What are your baby’s early learning theories?Cognitive
What are your baby’s early learning theories?
Babies develop advanced theories and knowledge from a very young age.
May 10, 2018 · 3 min read
How to help your little one love storytime?Linguistic
How to help your little one love storytime?
Begin reading to your baby early with short and simple books, focusing on one concept at a time to match their level of understanding.
Apr 04, 2018 · 6 min read
When should I take my children to the movies or a show?Social & Emotional
When should I take my children to the movies or a show?
Introducing your child to the cinema or theater should be done between 2-4 years old, but it ultimately depends on the child’s…
Feb 28, 2018 · 4 min read
Catching skills and developing coordinationPhysical
Catching skills and developing coordination
Preschool years are critical for motor skills development. Catching a ball involves cognitive and physical skills.
Jan 26, 2018 · 3 min read
How to incorporate reading into your toddler’s daily routineLinguistic
How to incorporate reading into your toddler’s daily routine
Reading with your preschooler promotes language development and bonding.
Jan 24, 2018 · 3 min read
Helping my kid learn to shareSocial & Emotional
Helping my kid learn to share
Sharing is a crucial developmental milestone for preschoolers’ social and emotional growth.
Jan 18, 2018 · 3 min read
Communicating with your preschooler in a nurturing wayKinedu
Communicating with your preschooler in a nurturing way
Communication milestones significantly advance between 36 and 48 months, crucial for language and social development.
Jan 17, 2018 · 3 min read
How are social skills and walking skills connected?Physical
How are social skills and walking skills connected?
Developmental skills in early childhood are interdependent, connected, and intertwined.
Jan 11, 2018 · 3 min read
The best way to read with your 2-year-oldLinguistic
The best way to read with your 2-year-old
Including reading time in your daily routine not only boosts your kid’s language development, but it provides special one-on-one quality time that…
Nov 15, 2017 · 3 min read
How does music benefit your toddler?Cognitive
How does music benefit your toddler?
Music is vital for a toddler’s development, enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
Jun 22, 2017 · 3 min read
How many diapers a day should I change?Diapers
How many diapers a day should I change?
Changing diapers is an inevitable part of parenting, especially in the first two years of a baby’s life.
Sep 02, 2016 · 3 min read
How many diapers does a baby use after the first month?Diapers
How many diapers does a baby use after the first month?
During the first two years of a baby’s life, changing diapers will take up a lot of time.
Sep 02, 2016 · 3 min read
What are open-ended toys?Key Milestones
What are open-ended toys?
Open-ended toys, like cardboard boxes, offer endless possibilities for imaginative play.
Aug 17, 2016 · 3 min read
How to encourage my baby’s sense of humorScientific Edge
How to encourage my baby’s sense of humor
Laughter and smiles are vital for child development.
Apr 20, 2016 · 4 min read
Benefits of music for your child’s developmentCognitive
Benefits of music for your child’s development
“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”
Mar 10, 2016 · 4 min read
Which factors impact your child’s academic success?Scientific Edge
Which factors impact your child’s academic success?
The first 3 years of life shape a child’s brain architecture and future learning.
Jun 03, 2015 · 3 min read
How to choose the right books for your babyLinguistic
How to choose the right books for your baby
Reading with your baby can significantly improve their language skills and strengthen the emotional bond between parent and child.
Apr 29, 2015 · 3 min read
How to read with a 1-year-oldLinguistic
How to read with a 1-year-old
Start reading with your baby early, making it a daily habit. Respect your baby’s preferences; don’t force reading if they resist.
Apr 09, 2015 · 4 min read
When to start reading to a babyLinguistic
When to start reading to a baby
Reading daily fosters a strong parent-child bond and prepares children for kindergarten.
Feb 26, 2015 · 3 min read
How to raise a readerLinguistic
How to raise a reader
Reading for pleasure boosts literacy skills, vocabulary, self-confidence, and knowledge in children.
Jan 15, 2015 · 3 min read
How to develop a baby’s social skillsSocial & Emotional
How to develop a baby’s social skills
Developing social skills is important for babies, as positive relationships with others can help them develop empathy, trust, and…
Dec 17, 2014 · 3 min read
2 books recommendations about self-controlLinguistic
2 books recommendations about self-control
Reading to your child daily is highly beneficial for their brain, language, social skills, and self-control.
Nov 13, 2014 · 3 min read
How do I prepare my baby for daycare or preschool?Sleep
How do I prepare my baby for daycare or preschool?
Sleep deprivation is common among parents; effective sleep training methods can help babies sleep through the night.
Oct 29, 2014 · 5 min read
What are the benefits of reading to babies?Linguistic
What are the benefits of reading to babies?
Reading aloud with children has numerous benefits for brain development, language skills, and social skills.
Sep 13, 2014 · 3 min read
Why is imaginative play important?Cognitive
Why is imaginative play important?
Play is a key component in a child’s development, allowing them to develop imagination, cognitive skills, physical agility, and…
Aug 21, 2014 · 4 min read
How to praise your childScientific Edge
How to praise your child
Praising children can strongly influence their self-esteem, intelligence, and disposition to take on challenges.
Jul 23, 2014 · 3 min read
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