How to Teach Your One-Year-Old to Share: Tips and Strategies

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How to Teach Your One-Year-Old to Share: Tips and Strategies

How do sweet babies suddenly become toddlers screaming "mine" and "no" seemingly overnight? Well, it turns out that there are reasons for this, and things yo...

Montessori-Inspired Parenting: How to Apply Montessori Principles to Your Parenting Style

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Montessori-Inspired Parenting: How to Apply Montessori Principles to Your Parenting Style

In love with the Montessori approach but struggling to actually apply it? Whether it's budget, time, work, or other life factors, applying the Montessori prin...

5 Ways Stacking Toys Benefit Your Baby

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5 Ways Stacking Toys Benefit Your Baby

Stacking toys have likely been around as long as babies have. Whether it's stacking rocks, blocks, or cups, babies and toddlers can't seem to say no to the ch...

Are Plastic Toys Bad for Babies?

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Are Plastic Toys Bad for Babies?

We've heard that plastic is bad for you, but it's terribly convenient — and cheap! Is it really that bad? Wouldn't someone have stopped it by now if it were g...

The Dos and Don'ts of Disinfecting Baby Toys: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Dos and Don'ts of Disinfecting Baby Toys: A Comprehensive Guide

Babies can be pretty gross. They slobber and chew on anything they can reach. Of course, they don't know about germs or getting sick yet; they're just explori...

Are Silicone Toys Durable Enough for Toddlers?

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Are Silicone Toys Durable Enough for Toddlers?

Toddlers are nerve-rackingly clever, especially when it comes to destroying anything designed to be "indestructible." There is a lot of hype around silicone t...

The Ultimate Guide to Handling a Picky Eater: Toddler Edition

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The Ultimate Guide to Handling a Picky Eater: Toddler Edition

Don't you love it when you work your tail off to cook a delicious meal you're sure everyone will enjoy, only to see your toddler reject it? No? Of course not!...

How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Your One-Year-Old

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How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Your One-Year-Old

Keys? Check. Wallet? Check. Goodbyes? Not quite. It's tough to get through goodbyes when your one-year-old makes them a heart-wrenching ordeal every day. Wha...

How to Do Montessori Education at Home: Montessori Homeschooling

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How to Do Montessori Education at Home: Montessori Homeschooling

We all want the best for our children: success, happiness, and fulfillment in whatever they set their minds to. Montessori education methods build children up...