November 2025

The Best Holiday Gifts for Children Ages 0–5: A Development-Focused Guide for Parents

Learning, Parents and Childcare /

  Choosing holiday gifts for young children can feel overwhelming especially when every store aisle sparkles with flashing lights, loud sounds, and trendy characters. But the best toys for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are actually the simplest ones. Research consistently shows that open-ended, hands-on play supports brain development far more than toys that “do the […]

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Surviving Thanksgiving With a Picky Eater Toddler and Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Staying Sane

Parents and Childcare /

Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday that should be full of gratitude, family, warmth, and… negotiations that rival international peace treaties. Because if you have a toddler who is both a picky eater AND navigating food allergies, you already know: this is not a meal; it’s an adventure. And by adventure, I mean a carefully choreographed

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