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Infographic Shows Children’s Developmental Milestones

I really liked how this infographic puts the developmental milestones of the first 5 years in one handy checklist. Please note that every child grows differently and these are simply guidelines. It is wise, though, to keep an eye on the averages this graphic shows. If...

Does Texting Hurt Kids’ Grammar Skills

I have to say, I don’t think we’ll truly know the answer to whether texting is harmful to grammar for a while yet. I’d say there is good reason to be concerned, but also reason for hope. JMHO. 🙂 Thanks to the good folks at onlinecollege.org for the...

4 Toys That Will Make Your Kids Smarter

Gone are the days of simple toys that provided fun for just five minutes before the child would get bored and move on. Nowadays, toys can keep kids engaged for hours. Smart parenting however means that you buy your kids toys that not only allow the child to have fun...

Build Baby’s Confidence Through Sign Language

When children at an early age experience disappointment in communicating over and over again it significantly affects their confidence. We learn through patterns and repetition. When a child can’t effectively engage in either, it becomes frustrating for the child and...