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The Advantages of Floor Pillows for Children

The Advantages of Floor Pillows for Children

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

The Advantages of Floor Pillows for Children Floor pillows are a fun and practical way to create a comfortable and engaging play space for children....

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How to design a perfect playroom?

How to design a perfect playroom?

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Designing a perfect playroom with play equipment involves several steps: Start with a plan: Before purchasing any equipment, it's important to have a plan for...

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9 Benefits of Obstacle Courses for Kids

9 Benefits of Obstacle Courses for Kids

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Obstacle courses are a fun and challenging way for kids to stay active and develop important physical and mental skills. Here are 9 benefits of...

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What is sustainable living?

What is sustainable living?

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Sustainability is a growing trend in the world today, as more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. Sustainable products...

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How Movement Can Actually Boost Your Child’s Language Skills

How Movement Can Actually Boost Your Child’s Language Skills

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

When you think about the muscles used for speech, what comes to mind? Probably the mouth, tongue, and lips. But there are actually way more...

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How Movement Can Help Emotional Regulation in Toddlers

How Movement Can Help Emotional Regulation in Toddlers

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Toddlerhood is a rough time for everyone. Your little one is changing fast, growing and learning — but also changing their minds about what they...

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13 Ways To Help Your Child Develop Balance and Coordination (from infancy through the preschool years)

13 Ways To Help Your Child Develop Balance and Coordination (from infancy through the preschool years)

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

As soon as your little one enters the world, they begin building skills. From lifting their head to sitting up and then walking to jumping,...

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Skills for Development and Application of Cassarokids Products

Skills for Development and Application of Cassarokids Products

By Rebekah Tolin

Skill Approximate age Application of Cassarokids products: Sit to stand 10 months Pulling up into standing by holding onto the mini triangle Cruises 10 months...

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Proprioception: What is it and how do I help my child  to improve their processing of this input?

Proprioception: What is it and how do I help my child to improve their processing of this input?

By Rebekah Tolin

If I raise my arms above my head and close my eyes, I still know where my arms are in space, even if I can’t...

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Hand development and strengthening

Hand development and strengthening

By Rebekah Tolin

As the child is growing, so, too is the differentiation between the sides of the hand, which becomes paramount later in preschool and beyond with...

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Understanding Your Toddler’s Imaginative Play — Plus Four Tips For Encouraging Your Child's Imagination

Understanding Your Toddler’s Imaginative Play

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

“Today, I’m going to be an astronaut! Or maybe a safari guide. Hmm, no…an ice cream man!” Your preschooler loves to play. And as they...

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Seven of the Best Wooden Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Seven of the Best Wooden Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

You want the best for your babies.  The best nutrition through a well-balanced diet. The best education for their brain to grow and learn. The...

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Why is Imaginative Play So Important in Early Childhood?

Why is Imaginative Play So Important in Early Childhood?

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Children are known for their pretend play, but did you know that it is also an essential part of their development? Imaginative play helps young...

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What you need to know about the CPSIA safety standards for toys

What you need to know about the CPSIA safety standards for toys

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

As a parent, one of your top concerns is your child’s safety. But with so much information out there, it can be hard to keep...

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What are the best ways to bring Waldorf into your home?

What are the best ways to bring Waldorf into your home?

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Are you ready to incorporate the Waldorf philosophy into your daily life? It’s a great, developmentally appropriate approach to childhood. And it doesn’t need to...

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The Top Features You Need in a Learning Tower

The Top Features You Need in a Learning Tower

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

A learning tower is a must-have for a Montessori toddler. But not all learning towers are the same. Before you buy yours, make sure you...

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What's the best age to introduce a Pikler climbing triangle to your child?

What's the best age to introduce a Pikler climbing triangle to your child?

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Are you considering a climbing triangle, but not sure when your child will be ready to use it? One of the best features of the...

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Foldable or Classic: Which Pikler Climbing Triangle is Best for You?

Foldable or Classic: Which Pikler Climbing Triangle is Best for You?

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

So, you’re thinking about purchasing a climbing triangle for your child. But before you click “add to cart,” you want to make sure you know...

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Practical Life Activities to Keep Your Child Learning and Growing at Home

Practical Life Activities to Keep Your Child Learning and Growing at Home

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Learning isn’t all numbers and letters. Your toddler or preschooler watches you closely every day — learning how to walk, talk, and interact with the...

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Built to Move — Your Toddler-Chasing Timeline

Built to Move — Your Toddler-Chasing Timeline

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

You likely don’t remember your first steps, but you’ll hold the memories of your child’s firsts forever. Your baby is growing up fast — sitting,...

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Bring Montessori Home — Simple Ways to Include Montessori Activities in your Toddler’s Day

Bring Montessori Home — Simple Ways to Include Montessori Activities in your Toddler’s Day

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Early childhood is a time for play. And for Dr. Maria Montessori, play is the work of the child. It’s how they learn to interact...

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The Many Benefits of Indoor Playsets — Plus, Four Essential Pieces

The Many Benefits of Indoor Playsets — Plus, Four Essential Pieces

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Running, jumping, climbing, and sliding are all the best parts of a playground. Pretending to be in a rocket ship, blasting off to the moon....

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Why Wooden Toys Are the Better (And More Sustainable) Choice for Your Child

Why Wooden Toys Are the Better (And More Sustainable) Choice for Your Child

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

Tug, tug. “Come see my castle!” “Beep, beep! Coming through!”  “Wheee! Push me higher!” Those are the sounds of play, of childhood. Sounds that will...

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7 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly as a Family

7 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly as a Family

By Claudia Pena-Alaniz

This planet serves as our home. The place where our kids will grow up, and then our grandkids and great-grandkids. On and on for generations....

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