Key Thought healthynest is here to inspire you with new ways to expand routine into enriching experiences Transcript So on the one hand, each child that comes into the world...
Dr. Cowan’s Tips for Parents: 1. You don’t have to know everything 2. Be open to learning as you go 3. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry Transcript One of the...
Instructions During snack time, stimulate your baby’s five senses through taste, sight, smell, touch, and sound. Share a piece of fruit with your baby, allowing them to taste, see, and...
Instructions Turn on upbeat music and get moving with your child. Enrich this everyday activity by counting to the rhythm of the beat or helping your little one move their...
Instructions Gently shake or tap a noisemaker and watch your baby’s attention and gaze shift toward the sound. Watch your baby track the sound and the object as you move...
Instructions Find two textures — a dry wipe and a natural object, for example — and trace a continuous line down each side of your baby’s face Start at the...
Instructions Collect a few objects in the same category but of different sizes. Sticks, leaves, shoes, or cups are often easy to find. Start by asking your little one, "Which...
Instructions Have your child pick out a snack and before they eat it, ask them to describe what it looks like, what it feels like, and what it smells like....
Instructions Pick out a new book or a a old favorite and every few pages ask your child a question about the story. Try some open-ended questions like, "What do...
Instructions Sit down on the floor, across from your child with a ball that you can roll back and forth. When the ball is in your hands, label any feeling...
Instructions Ask your child to pick a small favorite stuffed animal, and lie down with the animal on their belly. On the count of three, ask your child to take...
Instructions Provide your child with five pairs of items (any pair of objects can work for this exercise). Randomly arrange them on the floor and ask them to match the...
Instructions Spark the imagination with simple sock puppets. Grab two pairs of clean socks, one for you and one for your child. No need to decorate the socks; they can...
Instructions Develop your baby's inner yogi and imitate nature. First, show your baby how to stand high and firm like a tree. Then pretend the wind is blowing and have...
Instructions Turn on some music and face your little one toward you. Count 1-2-3 along with the beat of the music and invite your baby to hop on on the...
