Playtime and Activities
18 – 48 Months+
How to introduce your child to the benefits of music (Hint: It’s easier than you think)
Here’s how music can benefit your child’s brain—and 4 easy ways to get started with musical play.
18 – 48 Months+
Why real instruments are the best musical toys for young children
Make the most of musical play with playthings that work like real instruments. Here are the 6 best instruments for beginners.
19 – 21 Months
22 – 24 Months
8 playground activities that build your toddler’s balance and coordination
As they spin, roll, swing, and slide, your toddler gets feedback from two important sensory systems that are crucial for their developing gross motor skills.
19 – 21 Months
22 – 24 Months
The rotation schema: why your toddler loves things that spin
Discover 4 ways to support your toddler’s developing rotation schema, a form of play that involves twirling their body, rolling cars, and more.
9 – 10 Months
Easy activities your 9-month-old will love
Try these simple activities for rich sensory play that helps your 9-month-old practice their developing skills.
18 – 48 Months+
Valentine’s Day crafts and activities for toddlers and preschoolers
Here are Lovevery’s favorite Valentine’s Day crafts, treats, and activities—all with important skills practice—to share with your favorite toddler or preschooler.
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Simplifying: Why children benefit
Ever notice how your child’s behavior tends to unravel when you are rushing around? Get tips for slowing down from the author of “Simplicity Parenting” on today’s episode.
Supporting a positive sibling relationship
What can we do to help diffuse sibling rivalry? Learn how to handle jealousy, possessiveness, fighting, as well as best practices around intervening, resolutions, and one-on-one time.
12 – 48 Months
18 – 48 Months+
How to boost your baby’s biome
The first 3 years of a baby’s life are just as critical for gut health as brain development. Listen to our conversation with Meenal Lele, the author of The Baby and the Biome, to learn why.
12 – 48 Months
18 – 48 Months+
0 – 12 Months
Screens: What the research tells us
Join us as we examine screen time: which content is best, whether those learning apps are really teaching our kids anything, and the value of video chatting.
Ready for more? Why birth spacing matters
A conversation about the biological benefits and risks associated with the timing of your pregnancies to help you make informed decisions about when to grow your family.
12 – 48 Months
18 – 48 Months+
Normal fears vs. anxiety with Dr. Lockhart
How do we help push children through their fears? Listen and learn about childhood anxiety and learn how to distinguish between appropriate behavior and something that requires more attention.