Why your home needs a ‘calm space’ for your toddler June 23, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Think about the last time you got annoyed, frustrated, angry, or upset. What did you do? Where did you go? Chances are, you have a safe space where you can...
Should you stop using ‘time out’ as punishment? June 23, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You might have been using ‘time outs’ for a while now to deal with your child’s behavior. However, the growing trend in positive parenting advocates for something called ‘time-in’, which...
The alphabet, colors, and numbers. What should my 2 year old know? June 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin The number one question we get asked is ‘is it normal that my child is ____’? Parents are always worried about their children’s wellbeing and development and at 2 years...
6 positive parenting techniques for dealing with a difficult 2 year old June 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Positive parenting requires patience, persistence, and being present, but it’s also rewarded with a child that’s more resilient, has better self-regulation, and is better at communicating and empathizing. Here are...
Raising children of the future: The importance of tolerance and acceptance June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin One of the most embarrassing things that can happen as a parent is your child pointing and asking questions in public about someone who looks different. Before you awkwardly shush...
Here’s how too much screen time can cause or worsen language delays in children under 2 June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin There’s too much conflicting information on screen time for children, so we did our own extensive research. Long story short, screen time might not be useful at all for children...
What is a ‘lovey’ and why is your child so attached to it? June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You might notice at this age (or even younger) that your child probably has an object that they always have by their side. It might be a blanket, a stuffed...
Understanding your options for nursery school June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin It’s that time when you have to start thinking about nursery (or ‘pre-nursery) school. We’ve been through the process and we know what you’re thinking. The school your child attends...
Science says this is the best way to improve your 1 year old’s persistence June 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Persistence, or sometimes known as ‘grit’, is becoming increasingly popular in the parenting world. Parents want to raise children with ‘grit’ who can persist through challenges and obstacles instead of...
What does it mean when your toddler hits, bites, or kicks others? June 03, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Right around this age is when behaviors like hitting, biting and kicking peak. As a parent, it’s hard to draw the line between allowing these behaviors to occur and correcting...
Speech therapy techniques for 14-16 months June 03, 2021LearningTimeID Admin At this age, most children would have about 1 to 5 words in their vocabulary. Usually, it includes words like ‘mama’, ‘dada’, and possibly the name of a sibling or...
The best way to teach your child a second language June 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin By now, we know that teaching young children more than one language can have many cognitive and social benefits. Now, the question is ‘how’? We had the chance to sit...