By Andie Stallman You may have heard the term “imaginary friends” or talked to a child about their playmate who you couldn’t see. But have you ever wondered why children have imaginary friends, why adults don’t, and what they can tell us about a child? I want to shed some light on a phenomenon that…
By: Dana Vatafu Exposing your child to music or providing them with a musical education from an early age is an excellent way to jumpstart their cognitive, motor, and social skills development. Creating music activates unique parts of a child’s brain, which can lead to a more emotionally aware child when compared to their peers….
By: Jennifer Stein Children are naturally curious beings with an immeasurable imagination that can transport them to new worlds. One way to encourage that imaginative spark is through the power of open-ended materials. Children are instinctively drawn to these versatile treasures because of the freedom and flexibility they offer in play and will hold their…
