You may not have the patience for toddler help in the kitchen every day—and that’s okay ❤️ Even occasional cooking projects can get them excited to eat new foods, teach them to follow directions, and encourage them to be helpful.
Musical play can help children practice turn-taking and following directions.
If your child throws rocks at the playground, what should you do? One option is to clearly say, “Those rocks can hurt someone. Let’s find something else to throw.” This is known as a logical consequence—an outcome caused by a child’s behavior but determined by an adult. At this age, logical consequences are about helping … Continued
These fun gift ideas for 2-year-olds support their motor skills, independence, and creativity.
Why are blocks so foundational to childhood? Block play supports language development, STEM concepts, visual spatial skills, and more.
Psychologists recommend giving your child only 2 choices at a time when they want to make decisions. Here are some everyday decision-making activities for kids.
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Enthusiast Play Kit for months 28 to 30 of your toddler's life.
Between the ages of 24 and 30 months, many children can suddenly start to develop more pronounced fears. Here's how to respond.
Independent play is beneficial to your toddler's development, but they need your help to build this skill.
Sensory activities engage the body and mind in a way that builds critical neural pathways. Here are some sensory activities with varying levels of messiness.
When we talk about sharing with two-year-olds, what we’re really talking about is turn-taking. Here are some tips for helping your child learn to take turns.
Support your two-year-old's emerging sorting skills, using the Lovevery Reach for the Stars Matching Cards.
Between 28 and 32 months, children often have enough strength and coordination to pull on clothes. Here's how you can support them.
Ultimately the decision is up to you, but here are some ways to notice and support your child's readiness to transition a crib to a bed.
At two, it seems to happen all of a sudden: your baby is a champ eater then picky eating begins. Our friends at Happy Family have tips to help you handle It.
The Montessori floor bed may be the first thing that comes to mind when you visualize a Montessori bedroom, but there’s a lot more to it than just the bed.
Lovevery Playthings take on new meaning as your child grows. Reintroduce a beloved toy from a past Kit, and your two-year-old will find new ways to play.
Keeping toddlers engaged while doing chores can be a challenge. Here are some fun and fresh ways you can get your toddler involved with laundry.
Children as young as 18 months can start taking on regular household responsibilities. These will be simple and straightforward, like wiping up spills or helping set the table, and will require modeling and patience from you.
Introducing a game of stop and go can help your 2-year-old learn body control. Build on the skills as they master them in these fun new ways.
Everyone talks about the “terrible twos,” but that outdated phrase isn’t fair to your 2-year-old. They’re not terrible—they’re just in a period of rapid brain growth. Balancing independence and connection is the challenge of this exciting year, when your child likely wants to do everything on their own one minute and be cuddled the next. … Continued
Your toddler already understands the basics of advanced mathematical concepts. Here are some ways to bring math into everyday life with your toddler.
Wooden toys are a staple of Montessori learning. They're durable, beautiful, and inspire wonder for a child's budding imagination.
