Montessori activities for toddlers and preschoolers at home

Montessori activities help young children build independence and confidence, as well as develop physical literacy. These are some simple Montessori activities you can do at home with your toddler or preschooler to help them develop movement skills.


How to help babies develop strength and control through yoga

We know yoga is great for adults, but it's also great for babies! When your baby is as young as four months of age, it’s a good time to start practicing yoga with them. During this stage, babies are beginning to become more mobile, and yoga can help improve their strength and coordination.


10 things new parents are doing that are more important than they think

As inevitable as dwelling on our parenting mistakes probably is, I want to remind all new parents of the things you’re doing right that you probably don’t even think about. The next time you find yourself cringing over how you messed up, remember this list and smile instead.

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The benefits of being physically active *

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Increased self-esteem and happiness

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Higher test scores

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Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes

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Higher annual earnings

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* Adapted from Aspen Institute Sport for All - Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game