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When your toddler tests boundaries, you may wonder what you’re doing wrong. Remembering these 3 toddler truths can help.
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Try this to raise your child’s emotional intelligence
Using specific and even complex words to describe how your child feels gives them a deeper, more nuanced understanding of their emotions.
What do you do when your 3-year-old stops napping?
It can be hard for both you and your child when they drop their last nap. Here are some ways to make the transition easier for everyone.
Why does my child lie and what can I do about it?
Hearing your child lie can be troubling. Here are some reasons not to worry—and how to encourage a family culture of honesty.
5 fun games that help your 3-year-old practice impulse control
Impulse control is a lifelong skill, and its development begins in early childhood. Giving your child fun and engaging ways of working on it now supports them in a wide variety of ways.
Welcome to The Observer Play Kit for months 37-39
Age 3 is a period of major social and emotional growth, and your 3-year-old will need support managing their big emotions. The Observer Play Kit can help you and your child navigate this important time of transition.
Preparing your child (and yourself!) for preschool
The transition to preschool can be equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking for both you and your child. Here's how to support them before their first day.
What kind of chores are right for my child?
Children as young as 18 months can start taking on regular household responsibilities. These will be simple and straightforward, like wiping up spills or helping set the table, and will require modeling and patience from you.
Indoor STEM activities for your budding scientist
Young children have a natural interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Here are 6 ways to bring STEM into your home.
Why wooden toys make the best playthings
Wooden toys are a staple of Montessori learning. They're durable, beautiful, and inspire wonder for a child's budding imagination.
RIE, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, & more—making sense of the methods, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph
We compiled this guide to different early childhood philosophies to help you make informed decisions about childcare.
Is your child ready for a ‘big kid bed?’
Ultimately the decision is up to you, but here are some ways to notice and support your child's readiness to transition a crib to a bed.
Now we are 3: Here’s what to look forward to
Three years old comes with new social-emotional and logic skills, language, independence, curiosity, and a sense of right and wrong. Learn more in our post.
The coat flip and more Montessori tips to help children learn to get dressed
For your child, each step of getting dressed is a new skill to learn. Here’s how you can teach your child how to put on pants, shirts, dresses, and coats.
Do this quick prep for a peaceful playdate
Playdates are a great time to develop social skills like building friendships and taking turns. Here's how to support your child before and during a playdate.
6 ideas for dramatic play
As children approach age 3, they engage more in symbolic play: using objects to stand in for others. Here are 6 ideas for dramatic play with your two-year-old.
This classic activity lays the foundation for math skills
Support your two-year-old's emerging sorting skills, using the Lovevery Reach for the Stars Matching Cards.
This everyday item is a powerhouse for pretend play
Cardboard is inexpensive, plentiful, and just right for a two-year-old getting into new kinds of pretend play. Here are 4 cardboard activities for your two-year-old.
