The secret to boosting your baby’s future math, reading and language skills is already sitting in your favorite music playlist. Whether you’re listening to the throwback hits of Britney Spears or turning on the rhymes and rhythms of Sesame Street, any kind of music helps your child’s brain develop—even if it’s a silly song about gummy bears.
Music acts like brain superfood for babies, shaping how your child learns, talks and connects with the world. You don’t need a perfect singing voice to make a difference—just a little rhythm during your daily routine. Read on for more benefits.
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The best part of a post-stormy sky is the rainbow that can appear in the distance. From viral videos to children’s cereal brands, rainbows always capture our attention. Now, you can turn this colorful favorite to life with a hands-on rainbow plate craft!
Going back to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents! Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for little ones. Here are six things to do the week before school officially starts to help the back-to-school chaos feel manageable.
Welcome to the toddler years, where life is a beautiful, loud and an entirely unpredictable rollercoaster. One minute your tiny human is wrapping you in the sweetest, melt-your-heart hug, and the next they are face-down on the floor because their banana accidentally snapped in half.
Summer vacation is meant to be carefree — a break from the structure and routine of the school year for children. For families, however, it can often feel more chaotic than relaxing. While planning fun summer activities may seem simple, many busy families struggle to fit daily exercise and outdoor play into an already packed schedule.
Tummy time is one of the best ways to support your infant’s early development—and it does more than most parents and caregivers realize.
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations like 4C for Children serve the business community by providing free, accurate, human support to help employees find reliable child care.