How do I know if my baby is happy? July 09, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Happiness in babies is quite different from happiness in adults. Babies don’t have a concept of ‘happiness’ just yet, so experts often use other cues and behaviors to see if...
Your child’s nutrition: breastfeeding, weaning, and timing June 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Nutrition is one of the three factors that have the largest impact on early brain development, with the other two being toxins and environment. Many parents struggle with knowing when...
Montessori, Waldorf, Piaget, Vygotsky - what do these names actually mean? May 28, 2021LearningTimeID Admin If you have a child, chances are, you’ve heard of some of these names. These people were trailblazers in early childhood development and education, and many of their ideas live...
Your baby learns to fear heights when they begin to move and crawl May 28, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Fun fact: all babies are born NOT scared of heights! That may seem odd given that many adults are scared of heights. When you think about it, it makes perfect...
What is object permanence and why is it important? May 27, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You may have heard of this term being described as ‘knowing that an object exists even when it’s out of sight’. This is technically correct, but why does it even...
Your baby can ‘feel’ what an object looks like - Test this at home! May 26, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Your baby is born with more synapses (connections between neurons) than you have in your brain. Over time, experiences shape how these synapses are pruned. By about 3 years old,...
Understanding sensitive periods of brain development May 26, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You’ve heard the term ‘age-appropriate’ too many times by now but there’s a reason as to why everyone keeps saying it. According to the Center on the Developing Child in Harvard, children...
How to clean baby’s toys? Wooden, fabric, paper, and more. May 26, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Inevitably, babies at this age will put everything into their mouths. That’s why it’s crucial to establish a cleaning routine for their toys. As a toy maker, here are our...
6 things to put in a sensory bag for endless fun May 26, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Sensory bags have all the benefits of sensory play minus the mess! You can put things inside the bag that you might not usually let your baby explore, like small...
5 ways you can encourage your baby to crawl May 25, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to teach your baby how to crawl- they will naturally figure this out when they are ready. Every baby has an inborn desire...
Lullaby lyrics that your baby will love May 25, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Parents have been singing lullabies to their children for centuries- and science shows why. Several studies suggest that lullabies not only help improve infant sleep quality but also reduce parental...
What are ‘serve and return’ interactions? May 21, 2021LearningTimeID Admin In tennis, when one player serves, the other player returns, and a rally begins. The same is true for interacting with your baby - your baby ‘serves’ and you ‘return’....