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Hi Reader, I hope you enjoyed the Week of the Young Child! Today, we're jumping back into our series on nurturing your child's growth through play—this week, we're focusing on Exploration. What Do We Mean by Exploration? Exploration is all about curiosity, trial and error, and asking questions. It's how children investigate, test ideas, and make sense of the world around them. Merriam-Webster defines exploration as "the act of exploring." Exploring means investigating, studying, analyzing, or...

Hi Reader, When you hear the word "engagement," what comes to mind? Weddings or big events? Today, in our series on nurturing your child's growth through play and everyday activities, we're discussing a different kind of engagement: when you and your child engage in an activity together. What Do We Mean by Engagement? For toddlers and preschoolers, engagement means being absorbed in an activity. It might look like a child engrossed in building a block tower, lost in imaginative play, or...

Hi Reader, I hope you're having a great week! Today, we're continuing our series on play and its essential role in childhood development. What Does Play Mean? Play can take many forms, but at its core, it's child-led, fun, and full of exploration. It's how kids learn and make sense of the world—whether building with blocks, pretending to be superheroes, or splashing in puddles. Dr. Peter Gray describes play as self-chosen, intrinsically motivated, and guided by a child's own mental rules....

Hi Reader, Welcome back! We're focusing on imagination in this second email of our series on nurturing your child's growth through curiosity, imagination, and discovery. As a vital part of their childhood development, let's explore a few simple ways to foster imagination and creativity in your little one. What Does Imagination Mean? For young children, imagination involves creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to picture things that are not there. Whether using a cardboard box as a...

Hi Reader, It's here! Happy Christmas Movie Marathon Day! Few things capture the holiday spirit quite like Christmas movies. Are you ready to cozy up with your family, a big bowl of popcorn🍿, and some hot chocolate ☕? Don't forget your Christmas pajamas (extra points for matching ones) and a blanket to snuggle under! Looking for ideas to make it extra special? Set up a mini "movie theater" in your living room. Let the kids pick the first movie. Add fun snacks like holiday cookies or candy...