Productive Ways to Keep Your Child Occupied

Children are adorable. However, they can be a handful, especially your toddlers. Most of the time, they take so much of your time that they make it impossible for you to do anything else. No wonder why parents who work from home looked more drained than those who have been out all day.
Many say that […]

How soon should I dedicate a play space in my home for my baby?

Having a big space and a dedicated playroom for the child is an ideal set-up. I assume you have a limited space in your house. As early as 6 months, you can set up a corner space in your bedroom or the living room for this purpose. Put in some mats for your little one […]

What educational baby toys are ideal gifts for 1 to 2 year olds?

This is basically the stage where the child loves to explore and gets curious about almost everything.  Give an attractive and sturdy crawl mat. Buy colorful books that come in thick pages and have a large print.  Silly or funny story books will always elicit laughter from the little ones. Tower blocks and large puzzle […]

What can I do to make my baby smarter, aside of course, from having genes that are naturally smart?

Developing a smart child is not at all a difficult task nowadays.  Many thanks to the variety of educational baby toys that is now available.  Start the learning experience when very young. Do you know that the brain of the baby grows more during the infancy stage than at any other time? The brain acts […]

What factors should I consider in selecting a school for my pre-school child?

Take a tour of the school ground and facilities.  The school should be at least reasonable in size and have ample space for outdoor activities.  A wide range and variety of educational baby toys should be visible and ready for use.  Talk extensively to the people running the facility. Are the administration and teachers approachable, […]

I’m a very busy mom. What kind of educational videos should I let my preschool child see while I’m busy doing household chores to keep her occupied?

Educational videos are surely a much better alternative than watching TV.  Videos may focus on a particular subject or skill.  They may be about alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, animals, or anything about science.  Before purchasing any video, ask to see a demo video of the show so you’ll know what to expect.   Read reviews and […]

We have a lot of toys in the house. How do I make use of them to really maximize the time and learning ability of my baby?

I really appreciate parents like you who value time and recognize the necessity of developing the learning ability of a child at this early stage. First, be familiar with the developmental milestones based on the age of the child. The key is to introduce age-appropriate toys that are safe. Our goal here is also to develop […]

What benefits does my baby learn from puzzles?

Puzzles are really a favorite of both parents and children among all the educational baby toys in the market. Primarily, it enhances motor skill development as the child manipulates and tries to grip the puzzles pieces to fit into the hole. This is a precursor to develop the writing skills of the child. The ability […]

I want to my baby to play with puzzles. What type of puzzles should I let her play with?

 Start with wooden puzzles. They are easier to handle, are sturdy and basically
safe. There are wooden puzzles with knob or pegs that let your child grip the
material easily and securely. Initially, give her 2 to 4 piece puzzles. Having
a picture on the board guides the child on how to […]