A guide to Montessori toys: What are they and are they worth buying? February 28, 2024LearningTimeID Admin ‘Montessori’ is a buzzword that is often used when talking about early childhood education and toys, but what does it actually mean?
Tummy time for babies: When to start and what to do February 26, 2024LearningTimeID Admin Tummy time is an important precursor to rolling, sitting, and crawling. While babies practice tummy time, they are encouraged to push up off the ground, which mimics the action for...
What skills are considered NOT normal to see in your 3 year old? December 24, 2021LearningTimeID Admin There are a lot of things 3 years olds know how to do but there are also a lot of things they are simply not ready to learn. So, don’t...
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...
A guide to playing music for your baby during pregnancy August 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Parents often play lullabies or classical music to babies in the womb but why? Does it actually make your baby smarter? What kind of music should you play? When should...
Understanding different learning styles July 21, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Everyone learns differently and has different needs when it comes to learning. The three dominant learning styles are usually defined as visual, kinesthetic or aural. Most learners have a preference...
Speech therapy techniques at home for 16-18 months July 13, 2021LearningTimeID Admin At this age, some children will often have 10 or more words in their vocabulary. Towards 18 months, if your child has yet to say their first words, they may...
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...
Is it time to start worrying if your child hasn't started talking? July 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin As parents, we know that even though websites tell us that it’s normal that some children are ‘late-talkers’, we still worry if our child isn’t talking at this age. As...
5 things that your 1 year old is NOT ready to learn July 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Parents often get too excited about their child turning 1. They expect their child to go from crawling and babbling to running and talking. While children do develop at a...
Why the ‘Marshmallow Test’ is one of the most fascinating studies on children June 25, 2021LearningTimeID Admin If for some reason you’ve attended a child psychology lecture before, you’ll definitely have heard of the marshmallow test. Originally designed by Stanford University professor Walter Mischel in 1972, the...
Why your home needs a ‘calm space’ for your toddler June 23, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Think about the last time you got annoyed, frustrated, angry, or upset. What did you do? Where did you go? Chances are, you have a safe space where you can...
