How to read to your 1 year old and what to expect January 06, 2022LearningTimeID Admin You’ll hear it from all the experts: it’s never too early to read to your children! What they don’t tell you is that reading to a 1 year old is...
How can you teach gratitude to young children? November 29, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Studies show that one of the greatest predictors of happiness is gratitude, and this has been shown in children as young as 5 years old. When we focus on what...
Why is it important to celebrate festivals and holidays with your children? November 22, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Thinking back to your own childhood, do you have memories of celebrating different festivals with your family? Chances are, these nostalgic memories still bring back vivid emotions. But celebrating festivals...
Build independence by practicing undressing skills November 04, 2021LearningTimeID Admin At around 18 months, you’ll notice that your child will begin to get involved in dressing and undressing themselves. Perhaps they lift their arms up when you’re about to put...
One simple way to incorporate active learning into any play time July 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You’ve heard of ‘learning-through-play’, but do you know how children actual learn as they play? Sure, if they play with a puzzle, they will learn some problem-solving skills. If they...
How to develop your child's listening skills from a young age July 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Developing listening skills is crucial for your child’s learning at home and at school. But how can you build a strong foundation for listening skills? The good news is you...
Why science says having less toys is better for learning and playing July 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Parents often buy too many toys and end up with a cluttered nursery. While it may seem like it’s a good thing to offer your child more options for playing,...
Should you stop using ‘time out’ as punishment? June 23, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You might have been using ‘time outs’ for a while now to deal with your child’s behavior. However, the growing trend in positive parenting advocates for something called ‘time-in’, which...
Research shows that this is the best way to teach colors June 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin At around 2 years old, your child is ready to learn to sort, match, and name colors. We’ve all probably said ‘this is a red apple’ or ‘that’s a yellow...
6 positive parenting techniques for dealing with a difficult 2 year old June 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Positive parenting requires patience, persistence, and being present, but it’s also rewarded with a child that’s more resilient, has better self-regulation, and is better at communicating and empathizing. Here are...
Raising children of the future: The importance of tolerance and acceptance June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin One of the most embarrassing things that can happen as a parent is your child pointing and asking questions in public about someone who looks different. Before you awkwardly shush...
Here’s how too much screen time can cause or worsen language delays in children under 2 June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin There’s too much conflicting information on screen time for children, so we did our own extensive research. Long story short, screen time might not be useful at all for children...
