Vroom.org is a great resource for quick ways to engage your young child in learning through play. The print-at-home tip sheets include a mix of Vroom Brain Building Activities™ for children ages 0-5. Here’s a few for you to try. It’s All New (0-12 months): Almost everything is new to your child in their first year. So describe what you see. “There goes the yellow school bus. Beep, beep!” Let them see, hear, smell, and even touch things, if possible. Pointer Power (18 mos—2 y

Family vacations can be wonderful opportunities to reconnect, explore new places, and create lasting memories. However, traveling with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children can sometimes feel stressful without thoughtful planning. By focusing on flexibility, preparation, and child-centered activities, parents can create vacations that are enjoyable for everyone in the family. Plan with Young Children in Mind One of the most effective ways to reduce stress during a fa

Spending time outdoors can be one of the most rewarding parts of the day for both children and caregivers. Fresh air, open space, and new sights and sounds provide toddlers with opportunities to develop physically, socially, and emotionally. According to pediatric and early childhood experts, outdoor play supports healthy movement, curiosity, and early learning while strengthening the bond between child and caregiver. You don’t need elaborate equipment or a large yard to make

Whether at home or on the go with you, two and three year olds are constantly exploring their world! Here are some early literacy games you and your little one can play as you are shopping, driving, waiting in line, picking up groceries, and more! Sight Search: Being out and about is a great time to be on the lookout for what’s around. As you go, point out what you see. Do you see birds, trees, leaves, people? Ask your child, “How many do you see?” Take turns pointing to di

Okay, that might be a stretch to say that "Granny Crafts" will save your sanity, but this article, https://www.verywellmind.com/cozy-grandma-hobbies-11784199 , from Very Well Mind says that is can help! Textile crafts are making a come back in this digital age that we live in. Want to pick up a new hobby? We have lots of books that can help you get started. We also have a Yackers and Yarners group that meets on Tuesday mornings in Ashland who would be happy to help give advic

Some things are hard to talk about, especially if you’re trying to talk about them with kids. Whether the conversation is about divorce, death, bullying, or scary world events, it can be difficult to know where to start and how much to say. Good books that tackle hard issues can be a valuable method of relating to your kids. That’s because, getting kids to start talking is made easier when you are sharing a story. Young children (and even adults!) often don’t know the right w

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