Tag: Development Stages
What to Expect From a Four Years Old Child
Big changes and significant development continue all the way to the end of the fourth year. The expectations can already be familiar (cognitive development, challenges in emotional regulation), but let’s see what exactly can we expect from the four year old child.
Continue readingWhat to expect from a Three and a half years old Child?
Six months have passed since the last article and as always, time flew away. And as expected there were a plethora of changes and new milestones in child development. From even stronger self-awareness, huge jumps in cognitive functioning to fluctuations in eating habits and emotional regulations. So let’s explore what to expect in the first 6 months after the third birthday.
Continue readingWhat to expect from a Three Years old Child?
And here we are! The transition from toddler to a preschooler with a 3 years old child. We can really notice a small person now with her own wishes, needs, and personality. We also noticed new interests and a need for learning about everything around us! So let’s explore what brings the end of the second year!
Continue readingWhat to expect from a Toddler with Two years and Nine Months
And we are in the second half of the third year. Admittingly, it was a less emotionally turbulent quarter compared to the first half of the year. But that doesn’t make it less dynamic! From removing daily naps to longer self-play and boosting immunity (read: putting everything in mouth again), it was another interesting period. So let’s dive in and explore the third quarter of the third year.
Continue readingWhat to expect from a Toddler with Two and a Half Years
We managed to reach the second half of the second year. And it was surprisingly stable in terms of behaviors! And by stable, we mean expected. Emotional outbursts, sleeping troubles, and “No” phases are expected so those challenges still remain. But we saw lots of improvements in cognitive abilities so let’s explore what to expect with 2 and a half-year-old children.
Continue readingHow to Encourage Speech Development in Toddlers and Children
Speech. The ultimate way of communication. We can’t wait for the time when our toddler will start using words instead of, often frustrating, nonverbal attempts at communication. But there is a lot we can do, from the earliest age to encourage speech development and language skills. So let’s talk about things we can do to speed up the speech development in toddlers and children.
Continue readingWhat to expect from Toddler in the First Three Months after Second Year
Hey, do you recall those emotional outbursts and tantrums that parents talk about when mentioning two year old toddlers? Well, I thought that went well with our little one. Wrong! It’s just starting! We must sharpen our patience and prepare for a toddler discovering the world of emotions.
Continue readingWhat to expect from the Two years old Toddler
Two years have passed! Like the first year, the second one was over in a blink of an eye. And how can we sum it up? It seems like even more major things happened in this last year. Walking, talking, communication, imagination… Now you see a small person, not just a helpless baby. Let’s explore the final two months of the second year and what we can expect from our toddlers.
Continue readingWhat to expect from the Baby in Twenty-first and Twenty-second month
Another two months passed. Two more and our girl will be 2 years old! But this period still contains a lot of surprises and rapid development. From speech, and emotions to awareness and new behaviors. Let’s dive in to see what can we expect from a toddler in twenty-first and twenty-second month of life
Continue readingWhat to expect from the Baby in Nineteenth and Twentieth Month
We are nearing the end of the second year! If we had to describe the nineteenth and twentieth month in a couple of words, it would be – super agility and vocabulary explosion. But there is a lot more, so join us in exploring all the interesting stuff you can expect in this period of toddler’s life.
Continue reading7 fun Activities to Learn Letters and Numbers
Letters and numbers are the foundation for almost all educational activities and knowing them opens so many wonderful opportunities for exploration. But they can be hard and boring to learn…It’s all in the presentation! We will show you 7 great activities for learning letters and numbers
Continue readingWhat to expect from the Baby in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Month
A year and a half are here. And we already caught ourselves reminiscing about the past and talking about how time flies. No, we still didn’t forget jumps in development or difficulties of handling a newborn, but we do cherish the current moments a bit more. Now, after a year and a half, we really see how our little one has grown up.
Continue readingWhat to expect from a baby in Fifteenth and Sixteenth Month
Our expectations from toddlers should be more predictable by now, right? Wrong! We are still in a dynamic stage. With wonder week and teething yet again, fifteen and sixteen month old baby brings a lot more surprises. Especially on communication and emotional plan. So let’s dig in and explore together.
Continue readingWhat to expect from a baby in Thirteen and Fourteen Month
Time just keeps flying. Two months have passed from the last time we were writing and it seems like the whole year is behind us. New words, moving, expressing her will, dreaded vaccination… Well, let’s dig in and find out what to expect from a toddler in the first two months of the second year.
Continue readingWhat to expect from the Baby in the Twelfth Month
And we are here! End of the first year of the baby’s life. Looking at it in retrospective it really did fly by. Many challenges came, many we have overcome and many are still here. There were many stressful moments but overall, it was a joyful year, full of new discoveries every day. And more and more we hear from experienced parents: “Enjoy while they are little because it will pass quickly and you will miss it.”
Continue readingWhat to expect from the baby in the Eleventh month
Almost there! One more month and the first year will be behind us. And what a year. We, as parents learned so much in this past eleven months, but every day there is something new and unknown to us. Baby is changing every day and the eleventh month is no exception. Good thing there is Google and people to learn from who already passed through it.
Continue reading What to expect from the baby in the Tenth month
Here we are at the tenth month of baby’s life. And we thought the worst is behind us. And we were wrong. So wrong. The dreaded 36 weeks old wonder week came and with it whole new challenges. Especially for moms. And dads. And everyone else! But it’s not all that bleak. There are some awesome new skills that have developed so let’s explore what can we expect from little one coming into the tenth month of life.
Continue readingWhat to expect from the baby in the Ninth month
And with a ninth month of baby’s life, some new, old changes are coming. We hope you didn’t get used to some regular sleeping patterns, because prepare for some changes – again. But with some bad changes, there are some good ones too. Find out what else to expect at the end of third quartile of baby’s life.
Continue reading What to expect from the baby in the Eighth month
Time really flies. The eighth month is already here. Sometimes we just need to stop and appreciate all the joys small babies bring (and forget about all the tedious stuff). Because soon, they will grow and won’t need us that much. So expect to give your eight month old babies a lot of kisses and hugs while they still love them.
What to expect from the baby in the Seventh month
Here we are, half a year is behind us. Time really flies with a little one surprising you every day with something new. And don’t think surprises stop here, in the seventh month of the baby’s life. They are just starting to get interesting.
What to expect from the baby in the Sixth month
The sixth month was all about growing. Growing Hair, teeth, growing number of miles baby crawled, growing crankiness… A lot of growth in one month, but also some other interesting changes. Things are surely heating up!
What to expect from the baby in the Fifth month
Oh my God! The fifth month already here? And it feels like yesterday we came back from the hospital. That little fragile bundle that fits in your one hand… We miss those days. Well, not really but we sure miss some low-risk moments when she couldn’t move that much
What to expect from the baby in the Fourth month
Another month already passed? Yep, time really flies! So savor all those little things (even sleepless nights!), they won’t last forever. Your little baby is changing fast and this month is no exception – find out what can you expect in the fourth month of baby’s life
What to expect from newborn in the Third month
So the second month is behind you. Time really flies, doesn’t it? You have already developed some routine and you and your baby started to understand each other a bit better. So, will third month bring something new? Find out what changes will you face in the third month with a newborn
Your Child’s Cognitive Development
It’s Amazing To Watch Our Children Grow. One Day They Struggle With Some Concepts, But Before You Know It They Master It.
What to expect from newborn in the Second month
Woohoo! Survived the first month and everyone is alive and well. Things will surely be easier now. Umm… Will they? Let’s talk about challenges and joys that second month with a newborn child brings, and how to deal with them.
What to expect from Newborn in First Month
Are you the lucky soon-to-be parent who is expecting a little bundle of joy to come out to this world soon? Well, you probably know there will be some big changes in your life and our goal here is to give you some personal experience and a first month in review with a newborn.
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How to make Sensory Bag for Child Sensorimotor development
You probably know how Children just love to touch and squeeze everything they see. Why not fulfill that need with the Sensory Bag? With this great Do it Yourself activity, your Child will learn and enjoy a wide spectrum of sensory stimulus
Homemade Sensory Bottle for Child Sensory development
Looking for some toy that is great for emotional regulation and sensory development? Well, look no further. Find out how you can make your own Sensory Bottle and use it to a great effect
Sensorimotor activities for children
Term sensory play can seem like another fad, brought up to confuse parents and add yet another task to their already overloaded to-do list. However, it’s nothing new and revolutionary, just a name for the many activities that children are naturally engaging in – activities in which they explore the world around them using their senses.
18 signs of a gifted child
What is Intelligence?
What is intelligence actually? There are many definitions but let’s use the simple one: “Intelligence is the ability to successfully overcome new situations and challenges”.
Or my favorite, “Intelligence is the thing that intelligence tests measure”. This last definition shows that this term is still the in focus of many debates and there is no one way to define intelligence. Continue reading