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How to Teach Your One-Year-Old to Share: Tips and Strategies

How do sweet babies suddenly become toddlers screaming "mine" and "no" seemingly overnight? Well, it turns out that there are reasons for this, and there are...
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Montessori-Inspired Parenting: How to Apply Montessori Principles to Your Parenting Style

In love with the Montessori approach but struggling to actually apply it? Whether it's budget, time, work, or other life factors, applying the Montessori prin...
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15 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Montessori Toys

If you are a first-time parent wondering what the heck Montessori toys are and why so many bloggers, influencers, and homeschooling parents talk about them, y...
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Picky Toddler? Try these 5 Fun Food Ideas!

For whatever reason, some toddlers are always extremely picky, while others eat anything in front of them. However, even decent eaters will go through phases ...
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5 Ways Stacking Toys Benefit Your Baby

Stacking toys have likely been around as long as babies have. Whether it's stacking rocks, blocks, or cups, babies and toddlers can't seem to say no to the ch...
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Are Plastic Toys Bad for Babies?

We've heard that plastic is bad for you, but it's terribly convenient--and cheap! Is it really that bad? Wouldn't someone have stopped it by now if it was gla...
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25 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Their Toddler's Development

Just when you think you're starting to get the hang of this parenting thing, the toddler years hit. The first year is more like a warmup: food, diapers, sleep...
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The Dos and Don'ts of Disinfecting Baby Toys: A Comprehensive Guide

Babies can be pretty gross. They slobber and chew on anything they can reach. Of course, they don't know about germs or getting sick yet; they're just explori...
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Are Silicone Toys Durable Enough for Toddlers?

Toddlers are nerve-rackingly clever, especially when it comes to destroying anything designed to be "indestructible." There is a lot of hype around silicone t...