Helping Little Ones Grow, Learn & Thrive!
The early years (ages 0-5) are full of wonder, discovery, and big emotions!
This page is your go-to resource for:
✔️ Parenting tips backed by research
✔️ Easy, fun activities for learning and emotional growth
✔️ Health & wellness guidance for little ones
✔️ Expert insights on social-emotional skills & early childhood development
Let’s build strong hearts, minds, and futures—together! 💙
Why It Matters:
By age 3, a child’s brain forms over 1 million new neural connections per second (Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University). Early interactions, experiences, and environments play a major role in shaping intelligence, emotional regulation, and social skills.
What You Can Do:
- Talk & Narrate Everything: Engage in serve-and-return interactions by responding to your child’s babbles, gestures, and sounds.
- Read Daily: Reading enhances vocabulary, cognitive skills, and emotional bonding.
- Screen Time for Young Children: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against media use for children under 18 months, except for video chatting. For ages 18-24 months, if screen time is introduced, it should be high-quality content, and parents should engage with their child while watching instead of allowing independent viewing. Screen time recommendations
- 📌 Recommended Reading: The Importance of Early Brain Development
Resources
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
The CDC provides valuable information to help you track developmental milestones from birth to 5 and take action if needed.
Center on the Developing Child
8 Insights into Child Development – Explore research-based findings on how children grow, learn, and thrive
Psychology Today
Psychology Today suggests that caregivers can foster children’s eagerness to learn by reading to them and discussing various topics, introducing new words and ideas.
Infant & Toddler Nutrition
A balanced diet during early childhood fuels brain growth, immunity, and emotional regulation.
Sleep & Routines
Healthy sleep supports memory, emotional regulation, and immune function. (sleep foundation)
Social-Emotional Development & Behavior
Children who develop emotional intelligence have better mental health and social skills (Zero to Three).
