Using Toys as Early Learning Tools for Your Child

Have you ever sat and watched a child at play? You may have sat there wondering what they were thinking as they spun a toy or pushed a soft square block into a round cup. One thing you may not have considered is that while the child sits there playing, they are also learning about the world they live in. Each toy they play with is another way to interact with material things that exist in their world.

Expand Your Child’s Early Learning Experience to Include a World Filled with Books

Most children adore books. Usually, a child’s very first book is one of the water resistant plastic books made from puffy plastic. After they’ve mastered the art of turning pages, it’s time they move up to the heavy cardboard style books, which are simply known as board books.

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Early Learning Can Be a Fun Bonding Experience for You and Your Child

There’s absolutely nothing like the feeling you get once you’ve entered into the realm of parenthood. The good times make the bad completely worth the responsibilities that come with the territory. Parents are the first teachers that a child will encounter, so they have a unique opportunity to start the child off in the right direction. Many parents turn to early learning as a way to not only enhance their child’s knowledge, but also to build a strong bond early with their baby.

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Helping Your Child Diffuse a Bully Situation on His Own

Studies have shown that bullies target others to gain a feeling of power. Studies also show that more girls than boys are bullies. More often than not, when a child is the victim of bullying, he doesn’t want one of his parents to step in and handle the situation. Of course, whether or not you do will depend on the age of the child and the severity of the bullying. But since there will always be bullies in the world, even into adulthood, equipping your child with the right tools to handle bullies is one of the best actions you can take.