Well, we are winding up a month of celebrating poetry and I have enjoyed every bit of it! Clever poems teach the rhythm of language, rhyme, humor...
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Cute Vests for Sensory Integration Input
Finally,we have a fun way to provide the sensory input that some children need to calm their systems while promoting creative play....
DVD Helps Kids With Autism Read Faces
NPR ran an article about a new DVD produced in Britain called "The Transporters," designed to teach children with autism to look at faces (like the...
More Doggone Good Halloween Books
I just had to share my buddy, Oreo, with you. He's not my dog but I grew up with Boston Terriers so he just makes me laugh. He's a really good sport...
How to Stop Your Toddler’s Whining
Around 2 years of age, your child is transitioning from using gestures, grunts, crying and whining to get what he wants. Now that he is 2, he should...
Tummy Time is Language Time
Babies need tummy time to build their upper body strength but it isn't always their favorite activity. So start early and give them something to...
A New Resource for Teaching Baby Sign Language
When I was at the International Toy Fair in New York City in February, I stopped in at Dolphin Books and was introduced to their new book on baby...
Lessons from an 18 Month-Old Toddler
You don’t always need toys: Okay it is embarrassing to admit this as a toy expert, but I was reminded of how little kids need to have fun. Our...
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