Ages + Stages

Each year, May is recognized as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, formerly known as Better Speech and Hearing Month initiated in 1972. This observance month provides an opportunity to raise awareness and education regarding communication disorders, sometimes referred to as speech-language...

Teacher Appreciation Week is always at the beginning of May. During that time, teachers are working tirelessly to start wrapping up the school year, celebrating each student for their accomplishments, holding onto the goodness the year has brought. They...

I spent a lot of time in the newborn phase waiting for the next big thing to happen. I couldn't wait for her to sleep through the night. For her to be able to talk and tell me what...

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your bookshelves. We tend to rotate our at-hand book baskets and floor shelves with books that are relevant to current holidays, awareness months, and seasons. This gives us an opportunity to...

If you celebrate Easter, thinking of ideas of what to put in your child's basket or eggs might be difficult. I’m sure you’ve already been up and down the aisles at your favorite store seeing what you might want...

Growing up in a home heavily influenced by our Irish heritage meant that during the month of March the walls echoed with harmonious Celtic music. The savory smell of my mother’s famous corned beef and potatoes was so potent...

Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is an especially joyous and special month for Muslims around the world. Muslims fast from before sunrise until sunset during the day and spend many hours of the...

Learning to dress independently can be an exciting time for children. It helps them gain independence and confidence in their daily activities and routines. However, dressing can be a difficult task to learn and often leads to frustration for...

I always knew when I had kids, I wanted to be sure they knew that Valentine’s Day wasn’t just a day to shower your partner with extra love, but a day for them as well. Growing up, my mom...

A book can be a good way to open up a conversation with our children. Whether it might be about a transition or something else that may be on their mind there are many topics children's books can cover....