Child Development

5 Best Montessori Toys for Advanced 1 – 2 Year Olds

What is Montessori? Montessori is an education philosophy that focuses on developing natural interests through self-directed learning rather than formal teaching methods.  Where does Montessori come from? Montessori method was developed in the early 20th century by an Italian physician, Maria Montessori, for childcare center in San Lorenzo.  The center served severely disadvantaged and disabled …

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Growing Up: Developmental Leaps at (almost) 11 Months Old

After Noah’s birthday invitations sat in the diaper bag for more than two weeks, I finally put them in the mail today. Mailing his invitations somehow made his approaching birthday so much more real. Turning one means he will officially leave babyhood behind; he’s graduating to toddlerhood. But, in so many ways, I feel as …

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Effect of Early Childhood Experiences on Long-term Academic Achievement

When they’re born, they’re so small and innocent – unscathed by the world around them.  Although I know that he’ll grow up too quickly, it’s still hard to believe that this little 10 lb bundle of joy swinging beside me will eventually go to college, move out, and start his own family.  The physical, emotional, …

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