You may not have considered using play time to help your new baby develop, but that is exactly what healthy infants need! There are many specifically designed toys for babies and when used properly you will help your child grow.

Not only is visual, audible and sensory stimulation important for your child’s development, but if you offer your child this kind of stimulation from an early age, your child will become more involved in the world around him and his natural curiosity will lead the way.

Teaching your child how to read is one of the most valuable gifts you will ever give them.

I have just read a post on another blog, Life Without School, and I really connected with the author for the way her daughter struggled to read as well and she has some great ideas of the little things you can do every day to build the foundations for your children’s reading future. Take a look if you can.

I have just come across a great site, ScottCounseling, covering many areas of parental education and how to help your children at school.
I wanted to share it as it really made me think about what I am doing and what more I could be doing.  I am a member of my children’s school PTA and [...]