https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/nurturing-the-whole-child 2024-02-07T09:57:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220419-134123-1650397296445.webp?v=1656099265 Nurturing the Whole Child https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-is-social-emotional-learning 2024-02-07T09:56:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220418-091424-1650294970127.webp?v=1656099194 What is “Social-Emotional Learning”? https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-benefits-of-spontaneous-family-dance-parties 2024-02-07T09:56:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220420-093045-1650468843958.webp?v=1656087503 The Benefits of Spontaneous Family Dance Parties! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-pandemic-has-changed-children-s-learning-culture 2024-02-07T09:56:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220414-155151-1650299600516.webp?v=1656099064 The Pandemic Has Changed Children’s Learning Culture https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/screenless-parenting-how-to-entertain-educate-your-kids-screen-free 2024-02-07T09:55:53-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220419-122824-1650392915127.webp?v=1656098734 Screenless Parenting: How To Entertain & Educate Your Kids Screen- Free https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/listen-learn-and-grow-with-storypod 2024-02-07T10:42:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/220531_Pathway-Graphic_Stages_AB_e64c10d9-cdbd-466c-8bfa-f28aad32a009.jpg?v=1656016517 Listen, Learn, and Grow with Storypod Storypod Stages Diagram https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/balance-your-own-screen-time-to-better-balance-your-child-s 2024-02-07T10:01:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220505-134557-1651780052026.webp?v=1656098397 Balance Your Own Screen Time to Better Balance Your Child’s https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/connecting-social-emotional-learning-the-pandemic-and-great-children-s-books 2024-02-07T10:00:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220509-104545-1652114846901.webp?v=1656098638 Connecting Social-Emotional Learning, the Pandemic, and Great Children's Books https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/7-summertime-adventures-and-activities-for-kids-and-families-to-enjoy 2024-02-06T09:24:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/screenshot-20220510-115617-1652205627789.webp?v=1656095357 7 Summertime Adventures and Activities for Kids and Families to Enjoy https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-strengthen-your-child-s-literacy-skills-with-bedtime-stories 2023-10-10T11:45:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/376A8696.jpg?v=1676442186 How to Strengthen Your Child’s Phonological Awareness With Bedtime Stories Mother sits on bed with her children on either side of her, reading a book. A Storypod sits in her daughter's lap. Bedtime stories are a great way to increase a child's literacy skills, such as phonological awareness. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-strengthen-your-child-s-literacy-skills-during-playtime 2023-10-10T11:45:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/yuri-shirota-p0hDztR46cw-unsplash.jpg?v=1676426259 What is Print Awareness and How Can I Strengthen It in My 1-Year-Old Child? 1-year-old child sits with toys and board books scattered about him. Children as young as 1 can begin developing print awareness by being exposed to books during playtime. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-strengthen-your-child-s-literacy-skills-during-storytime 2023-10-10T11:45:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kelli-mcclintock-Z7uacdEYnd4-unsplash.jpg?v=1676425922 What is Letter Knowledge and What Does it Have to Do with Literacy Skills? 3-year-old boy sits with a book in his lap. Many children can begin recognizing letters at around the age of 3 with regular exposure to books and words. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-strengthen-your-child-s-literacy-skills-in-everyday-conversations 2024-02-07T10:43:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/RambeeBooLovesMomToo_Book_Lifestyle_Stage2_LC_9.jpg?v=1676511747 How to Strengthen Your Child’s Literacy Skills in Everyday Conversations Mother and 5-year-old son sit at counter discussing the book they are reading with the help of Storypod. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-strengthen-your-child-s-literacy-skills-using-their-favorite-books 2024-02-07T10:10:31-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/image1.jpg?v=1676425329 How to Strengthen Your Child’s Literacy Skills Using Their Favorite Books Mother and son sit on couch while reading a book. You can strengthen your child's literacy skills by using their favorite books. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-support-your-12-month-old-s-language-development-with-these-easy-phrases 2023-10-10T11:45:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/troy-t-ArxHZjBwh_4-unsplash.jpg?v=1676425482 How to Support Your 1 Year Old's Language Development With These Easy Phrases 1-year-old in flannel jacket has mouth open as if to say something. You can support your 1-year-old's language development with the use of intentional phrases. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-help-your-3-4-year-old-manage-their-emotions-at-school 2024-02-06T09:23:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/080422_BL008_HeroImage_LC.jpg?v=1660318978 How to Help Your 3-4 Year Old Manage Their Emotions at School Two young boys sit at a table at school, looking at the camera while holding pieces of a puzzle https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/3-easy-ways-to-support-your-pre-schooler-s-social-emotional-development-at-the-playground 2024-02-07T10:00:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/080122_BL007_HeroImage_LC.jpg?v=1660319611 3 Easy Ways to Support Your Pre-schooler’s Social-Emotional Development at the Playground A group of children sit on a slide at a playground, smiling at the camera https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-nurture-your-4-year-old-s-communication-skills 2023-10-10T11:45:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kazuend-sAmwQxM_3FI-unsplash.jpg?v=1676423092 How to Nurture Your 4 Year Old’s Communication Skills 4-year-old boy gives a big smile. Nurturing your child's communication skills through questions and praise is important. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-support-your-5-year-old-s-social-emotional-development-by-taking-turns 2023-10-10T11:45:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/ashton-bingham-SAHBl2UpXco-unsplash.jpg?v=1676424371 How to Support Your 5 Year Old’s Social-Emotional Development by Taking Turns Two kindergarten-aged boys happily take turns using toys. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-support-your-5-year-old-s-social-emotional-learning-through-singing-dancing-and-play-acting 2024-01-23T11:26:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/081722_BL012_HeroImage_LC.jpg?v=1661348066 How to Support Your 5 Year Old’s Social-Emotional Learning Through Singing, Dancing, and Play-Acting A young girl laughs and plays the drums as her friend sings into a microphone https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-should-i-do-if-my-child-is-having-trouble-with-sight-words 2024-02-07T10:29:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kids-geb7a40468_1920.jpg?v=1663596307 What Should I Do if My Child is Having Trouble with Sight Words? Child practicing sight words while reading book https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/milestones-of-language-development-in-the-first-two-years 2024-02-07T10:00:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/376A9380.jpg?v=1663596680 Milestones of Language Development in the First Two Years Toddler and mom listening to stories on the Storypod https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-simple-games-to-strengthen-reading-skills-at-home 2024-02-07T10:42:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/happy-g2beced04b_1920.jpg?v=1663597311 6 Simple Games to Strengthen Reading Skills at Home Young girl smiling with a blue shirt and necklace https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-autumn-enrichment-activities-to-pair-with-your-readings-this-season 2024-02-07T09:59:54-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/family-6636976_1920.jpg?v=1663597666 10 Autumn Enrichment Activities to Pair with Your Readings This Season Family walking down a nature path surrounded by falling leaves https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/creating-a-positive-learning-environment-at-home 2024-02-07T10:07:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/BeginningMind_Book_Lifestyle_Stage3_LC_6.jpg?v=1663598024 Creating a Positive Learning Environment at Home Toddler enjoying a read-along audiobook with her Storypod https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/promoting-language-development-at-home 2023-10-10T11:45:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/PinkStripyPipefish_Book_Lifestyle_Stage3_8_fa944094-8b3e-42ca-b17f-462111752a4e.jpg?v=1663598318 Promoting Language Development at Home A mom, her daughter and son enjoying a read-along audiobook on their Storypod https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/guided-reading-activities-for-babies-and-toddlers 2024-02-07T10:03:54-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Spike_Book_Lifestyle_Stage2_3.jpg?v=1663598589 Guided Reading Activities for Babies and Toddlers A mom reads the Spike audiobook with her young son while her daughter holds a Storypod https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/is-baby-talk-a-bad-thing 2023-10-10T11:45:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-g9bac2e18b_1920.jpg?v=1665352139 Is Baby Talk a Bad Thing? A baby with their mouth wide open in awe. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/why-listening-is-an-essential-part-of-learning-how-to-read 2024-02-07T10:32:32-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Mixed_Crafties_Lifestyle_90.png?v=1665352537 Why Listening is an Essential Part of Learning How to Read A child reading along with the Storypod. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-halloween-themed-enrichment-activities-to-promote-learning 2024-02-07T09:59:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/celebration-g8d257ce29_1920.jpg?v=1666100153 6 Halloween Themed Enrichment Activities to Promote Learning Child in costume holds a jack-o-lantern https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/which-audio-speaker-is-the-best-fit-for-your-child 2024-02-07T09:54:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/220818_blogaudiocomparisonimage.png?v=1669606299 Comparing Kids' Audio Players: Toniebox, Yoto, Storypod, Timio, & Lunii https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/creating-the-perfect-bedtime-routine-in-5-easy-steps 2024-02-07T10:27:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-g3c3839f67_1920.jpg?v=1666360323 Creating the Perfect Bedtime Routine in 5 Easy Steps Young child sleeps peacefully next to stuffed bunny https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/promoting-problem-solving-to-raise-independent-kids 2024-02-07T10:27:10-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-gbc542696a_1920.jpg?v=1666360610 Promoting Problem Solving to Raise Independent Kids Young child lies on her back with a thoughtful expression on her face. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/why-does-my-child-like-reading-the-same-books-over-and-over 2024-02-07T10:48:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/AdvCraftieFox_Book_Lifestyle_Stage3_17.png?v=1666379397 Why Does My Child Like Reading the Same Books Over and Over? Mother and child cuddle in bed while reading "The Adventures of Craftie Fox" with a Storypod nearby. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/independent-play-what-are-reasonable-expectations-for-toddlers 2024-02-07T10:26:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/car-g2ee91054b_1920.png?v=1666379706 Independent Play: What are Reasonable Expectations for Toddlers? Toddler peacefully plays with toy car independently https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/promoting-development-with-family-game-night 2024-02-07T10:39:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/balance-g63e4a4680_1920.jpg?v=1666380032 Promoting Development with Family Game Night Child and mother's hands play a game of Jenga indicating bonding https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/is-my-own-screen-time-affecting-my-children 2024-02-07T10:24:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mobile-phones-g18ca5da6e_1920.jpg?v=1666380267 Is My Own Screen Time Affecting My Children? Two sets of hands hold cell phones, their owners completely engrossed by the screen https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-importance-of-providing-your-child-with-rich-sensory-experiences 2024-02-07T10:38:41-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/play-gae073070c_1920.jpg?v=1666380525 The Importance of Providing Your Child with Rich Sensory Experiences Three children engage in sensory play by exploring sand and toys in a sensory bin. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/teaching-conflict-resolution-to-kids 2023-10-10T11:45:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/teach-conflict-resolution.jpg?v=1667483999 Teaching Conflict Resolution to Kids Sister kisses little brother on the forehead to make up after a conflict https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/7-social-emotional-skills-your-child-should-have-before-they-start-kindergarten 2023-10-10T11:45:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/social-emotional-skills.jpg?v=1667484237 7 Social Emotional Skills Your Child Should Have Before They Start Kindergarten Kindergarteners raise their hands in the classroom https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/do-children-thrive-with-routines 2024-02-07T10:37:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/thrive-routines.jpg?v=1667484495 Do Children Thrive with Routines? Father and daughter clean dishes together as a part of their cleaning routine https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-is-stem-and-why-is-it-so-important 2023-10-10T11:45:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/stem-importance.jpg?v=1667484840 What is STEM and Why is it So Important? Child engages in STEM education by playing with blocks and tools on the floor https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/see-if-your-child-is-on-track-with-this-kindergarten-writing-skills-checklist 2023-10-10T11:45:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kindergarten-skills.jpg?v=1667485059 See if Your Child is on Track with This Kindergarten Writing Skills Checklist A pair of child's hands hold a pencil while writing on a piece of paper at a desk covered in school supplies https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/why-is-rhyming-such-an-important-early-literacy-skill 2023-10-10T11:45:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/rhyming-importance.jpg?v=1667485390 Why is Rhyming Such an Important Early Literacy Skill? Toddler girl sits on mother's lap, reading, while mother holds book and Storypod's Craftie Fox https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/leaning-on-illustrations-to-strengthen-reading-comprehension-skills 2024-02-07T10:36:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/illustrations-reading.jpg?v=1667485599 Leaning on Illustrations to Strengthen Reading Comprehension Skills Toddler sits on bed with book on his lap and a Storypod beside him https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/why-showing-gratitude-at-home-is-important-for-raising-happy-children 2024-02-07T10:41:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/showing-gratitude.jpg?v=1667485837 Why Showing Gratitude at Home is Important for Raising Happy Children Happy little girl chases bubble outside https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/7-ways-to-get-into-the-season-of-giving-with-your-family-this-year 2024-02-07T09:59:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/tim-gouw-JsjXnWlh8-g-unsplash.jpg?v=1670372314 7 Ways to Get into the Season of Giving with Your Family This Year Happy, stuffed reindeer sits on chair awaiting to be given as a gift. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/3-types-of-toys-youll-want-to-avoid-gifting-to-young-children 2024-02-07T10:41:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/troy-t-WA2EE7YtzC4-unsplash.jpg?v=1676510729 3 Types of Toys You'll Want to Avoid Gifting to Young Children 2-Year-Old girl plays on the floor with wooden toys. Toys that aren't too overstimulating are best to gift to young children, as they promote creativity and cognitive development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-easy-winter-art-projects-that-will-boost-multi-sensory-enrichment 2024-02-07T09:58:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/micheile-dot-com-5PDMwMmY0R8-unsplash.png?v=1670372726 5 Easy Winter Art Projects That Will Boost Multi-Sensory Enrichment Multi-sensory Christmas themed art supplies lie scattered on a table while a pair of hands curl ribbon. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-charity-projects-for-children-6-and-under-to-try-during-the-holiday-season 2024-02-07T09:58:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/chris-benson-8uL0fTOBJcQ-unsplash.png?v=1670373029 6 Charity Projects for Children 6 and Under to Try During the Holiday Season Young boy helps family by decorating Christmas tree. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/celebrate-the-winter-solstice-with-these-5-science-centered-activities 2024-02-07T09:57:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kobby-mendez-_XCgM71cHL0-unsplash.png?v=1670373257 Celebrate the Winter Solstice with These 5 Science-Centered Activities Little boy celebrates winter solstice with a walk in the snow. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/embracing-a-multicultural-holiday-season-in-your-home 2024-02-07T10:03:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/jonathan-ybema-bVgzaWfqxbc-unsplash.png?v=1670375069 Embracing a Multicultural Holiday Season in Your Home Scones, teacups, and a holiday candle sit atop a wooden table. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/managing-excitement-helping-your-young-child-regulate-big-holiday-feelings 2024-02-07T10:48:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/anastasiia-chepinska-LrQTzfjH_PU-unsplash.png?v=1670375315 Managing Excitement: Helping Your Young Child Regulate Big Holiday Feelings Excited baby boy holds present in front of Christmas tree. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-enrichment-activities-to-pair-with-classic-holiday-readings 2024-02-07T10:03:12-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mael-balland-Wnti9H4PX6Y-unsplash.png?v=1670375833 5 Enrichment Activities to Pair with Classic Holiday Readings Young boy sits on bed with holiday lights reading a classic Christmas story. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-big-1-here-s-what-to-look-forward-to 2023-10-10T11:45:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/alyssa-stevenson-slpibXIhizI-unsplash.jpg?v=1675908878 The Big 1! Here’s What to Look Forward To One-year-old child sits in front of a simple mural while holding a bright, red, birthday balloon. A parent can look forward to many strides in their child's development at one-year-old. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/hello-3-welcome-to-the-magic-years 2023-10-10T11:45:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kazuend-geG4C3qyiG0-unsplash.jpg?v=1675908945 Hello 3! Welcome to the Magic Years 3 year old boy in yellow hat holds up 3 fingers in front of his birthday cake. There are many milestones to look forward to in your child's 3rd year. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/exciting-6-here-s-what-to-anticipate-in-the-upcoming-year 2023-10-10T11:45:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/eye-for-ebony-OWi1sIWiCAI-unsplash_1.jpg?v=1675917219 Exciting 6! Here’s What to Anticipate in the Upcoming Year Six-year-old girl flashes a big smile while playing with her curly hair. A child's 6th year is marked by an increase in independence and rapid development of mental skills. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/why-identifying-emotions-is-so-important-for-young-children-to-learn 2023-10-10T11:45:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mick-haupt-cDjVQiBxiMc-unsplash.jpg?v=1676443313 Why Identifying Emotions is so Important for Young Children to Learn 4-year-old boy on a bike at the playground crosses his arms and wears a displeased expression on his face. Identifying emotions is an important skill for a young child to have. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/fantastic-5-what-to-expect-with-your-child-this-year 2023-10-10T11:45:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/frank-mckenna-EgB1uSU5tRA-unsplash.jpg?v=1675917727 Fantastic 5! What to Expect with Your Child This Year Five-year-old boy runs gleefully through the water, sporting a big smile. There is lots to look forward to when your child turns 5. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-meaningful-ways-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-with-your-child-this-year 2024-02-07T10:02:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Martin_Luther_King_-_March_on_Washington__cropped.jpg?v=1675931057 5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Your Child This Year Martin Luther King makes his speech during the March of Washington. Listening to his "I Have a Dream" speech is one meaningful way to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior Day with your kids. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-terrific-twos-a-year-of-excitement-awaits 2023-10-10T11:45:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/ben-white-lVCHfXn3VME-unsplash.jpg?v=1675931321 The Terrific Twos! A Year of Excitement Awaits Two-year-old boy in red shirt flexes his muscles with a smile. Your child will reach a multitude of new milestones in his or her 2nd year of life. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-cognitive-skills-is-my-child-developing-in-the-1st-year 2023-10-10T11:45:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/minnie-zhou-6oQyeQegJSo-unsplash.jpg?v=1675931692 What Cognitive Skills Is My Child Developing in the 1st Year? Baby lays on back wearing eyeglasses. He is developing important cognitive skills in his first year of life. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/8-ways-to-make-reading-fun-for-the-reluctant-child 2024-02-07T10:41:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Elee_the_Shining_Star_Book_Lifestyle_Stage3_LC_1.jpg?v=1675932384 8 Ways to Make Reading Fun for the Reluctant Child Mother sits on the floor with two young daughters, flipping through a book while using Storypod. Engaging in audio experiences is one way to make reading fun for the reluctant child. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/you-have-a-4-year-old-heres-what-to-expect 2023-10-10T11:45:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/s-b-vonlanthen-FaiZNiofP-U-unsplash.jpg?v=1675933018 You Have a 4-Year-Old! Here's What to Expect 4 year old girl with a fur-trimmed hood closes eyes and laughs. There are many milestones to look forward to with your four-year-old, including an increase in social emotional skills. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-new-educational-routines-to-start-in-the-new-year 2024-02-07T10:01:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/RambeeBooLovesMomToo_Book_Lifestyle_Stage2_LC_3.jpg?v=1675933615 5 New Educational Routines to Start in the New Year Young boy sits at table with a Storypod and a book. Reading is one of the five important educational routines to start in the New Year. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/learn-about-chinese-new-year-with-these-6-activities 2024-02-07T10:01:39-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/sandy-millar-SekG7dgDJXE-unsplash.jpg?v=1675935828 Learn About Chinese New Year with These 6 Activities! A red and gold Chinese toy dragon hangs, suspended on strings. Dragons represent good luck, strength, and health in Chinese culture and is one of the common symbols seen on Chinese New Year. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/cultivating-mindfulness-in-your-preschooler 2023-10-10T11:45:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/sandeep-kr-yadav-HciYp6r2KYI-unsplash.jpg?v=1676443738 Cultivating Mindfulness in Your Preschooler Preschool girl sits in yoga pose outside, eyes closed. Teaching children how to be mindful is important for their social emotional development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-are-the-4-learning-styles-in-children 2024-02-07T10:41:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/jonathan-borba-Z1Oyw2snqn8-unsplash.jpg?v=1676443972 What are the 4 Learning Styles in Children? Little girl quietly reads a book on her lap. There are 4 predominant learning styles that children may gravitate toward. Parents should make an effort to find out and understand their child's learning style. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-simple-acts-of-kindness-your-toddler-can-do-to-show-love 2023-10-10T11:45:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/anna-kolosyuk-4R6pg0Iq5IU-unsplash.jpg?v=1676445364 6 Simple Acts of Kindness Your Toddler Can Do to Show Love Little boy lies on the floor with a red, paper heart in his hands. Teaching your child to perform simple acts of kindness is a great way to show love in February. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-educational-routines-you-can-execute-at-home 2024-02-07T10:40:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/RambeeBooLovesMomToo_Book_Lifestyle_Stage2_LC_3_1.jpg?v=1676509088 5 Educational Routines You Can Execute at Home Young boy sits at table with a Storypod and a book. Reading is one of the five important educational routines to start in the New Year. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/matching-sorting-why-strengthen-these-cognitive-skills 2023-10-10T11:45:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/jelleke-vanooteghem-Aqd30KmCc3g-unsplash_1.jpg?v=1676509331 Matching & Sorting - Why Strengthen These Cognitive Skills? Toddler holds up blocks to see if they match. Matching and sorting are two important cognitive skills for young children to learn. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/managing-excitement-helping-your-4-year-old-regulate-big-feelings 2023-10-10T11:45:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/jen-theodore-ualbj7tyJH0-unsplash.jpg?v=1676509947 Managing Excitement: Helping Your 4-Year-Old Regulate Big Feelings Smiling 4-year-old boy raises his hands in excitement. There are many ways to manage over-excitement when big events are on the horizon. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-charity-projects-for-children-6-and-under-that-will-teach-them-about-giving 2024-02-07T10:39:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/annie-spratt-c6mdgjKg_hE-unsplash.jpg?v=1676510474 6 Charity Projects for Children 6 and Under That Will Teach Them About Giving 6-Year-Old boy, accompanied by his sister, whips up some homemade dog treats to donate to an animal shelter. There are many charity projects children 6 and under can do to learn about giving. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-magic-of-toy-rotation-an-easy-practice-to-combat-toy-overwhelm 2024-02-07T10:39:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/vanessa-bucceri-gDiRwIYAMA8-unsplash.jpg?v=1676596116 The Magic of Toy Rotation - An Easy Practice to Combat Toy Overwhelm An array of colorful toys are arranged carefully on a white background. Keeping toys organized through toy rotation is an easy way to combat overwhelm and avoid overstimulating your child. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/7-fun-ways-to-practice-writing-without-paper-pen 2023-10-10T11:45:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/image1_187a1160-cc65-4143-af14-8ec553a41597.jpg?v=1676599200 7 Fun Ways to Practice Writing Without Paper & Pen Child sits on a deck drawing with sidewalk chalk. Using fun materials is a great way to incentivize your child to practice writing. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/guided-reading-activities-perfect-for-your-toddler 2024-02-07T10:05:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Spike_Book_Lifestyle_Stage2_3_9ec41aee-3167-4d90-8458-a5e5ed45f009.jpg?v=1676624312 Guided Reading Activities Perfect for Your Toddler A woman reads the Spike audiobook with her young son while her daughter holds a Storypod. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/the-kindergarten-reading-readiness-checklist 2023-10-10T11:45:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/376A8809.jpg?v=1676867690 The Kindergarten Reading Readiness Checklist Two children sit side by side reading a book and holding a Storypod. Print awareness is one of the indicators that your child is ready to read in Kindergarten. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-simple-activities-to-help-your-1-year-old-strengthen-motor-skills 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/alexander-dummer-x4jRmkuDImo-unsplash.jpg?v=1676872236 5 Simple Activities to Help Your 1-Year-Old Strengthen Motor Skills 1-Year-Old girl lifts a foot up to crawl out of a sand box. A 1-year-old's motor skills are rapidly developing and can be strengthened with simple activities. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/do-nursery-rhymes-benefit-my-child 2024-02-07T10:31:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/humphrey-muleba-lt5EX1CEHtU-unsplash.jpg?v=1676872436 Do Nursery Rhymes Benefit My Child? 1-year-old girl wears a happy but quizzical expression in front of a red background. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-read-interactively-with-your-toddler 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/376A9177.jpg?v=1677147749 How to Read Interactively with Your Toddler https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-tips-for-fostering-independence-in-your-toddler 2024-02-07T10:31:09-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/phil-goodwin-TxP44VIqlA8-unsplash.jpg?v=1677147939 5 Tips for Fostering Independence in Your Toddler 3-year-old boy laughs with glee as he plays with the water coming out of a garden hose. Letting your child take risks is one factor of raising independent children. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/why-is-imaginative-play-so-important-for-4-year-olds 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kelly-sikkema-JRVxgAkzIsM-unsplash.jpg?v=1677149631 Why is Imaginative Play So Important for 4-Year-Olds? A pair of child's hands build an imaginary apparatus with Legos. Imaginative play is crucial for a 4-year-old's development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/7-simple-chores-your-little-helper-will-love-doing 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/cdc-aeh1dbI_a7I-unsplash.jpg?v=1677151748 7 Simple Chores Your Little "Helper" Will Love Doing Grandmother and 3-year-old grandson stand together at the sink washing up. 3-year-old are eager to be helpers and giving them chores to do will help them feel a sense of independence and accomplishment. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-finger-retelling-to-strengthen-reading-comprehension-skills 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/bady-abbas-0rrz3og4CSE-unsplash.jpg?v=1677490514 5 Finger Retelling to Strengthen Reading Comprehension Skills A child's hand is open with his fingers spread. Using the 5-Finger-Retell strategy is great for building reading comprehension skills. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/reading-comprehension-with-your-4-year-old 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Spike_Book_Lifestyle_Stage2_5.jpg?v=1677499382 Reading Comprehension with Your 4-Year-Old Mother sits on a bed with a toddler on her lap and her 4-year-old daughter by her side. Practicing reading comprehension skills even before your child can read will give benefit your child greatly. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/tips-tricks-for-teaching-your-toddler-to-count 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/susan-holt-simpson-GQ327RPuxhI-unsplash.jpg?v=1677499525 Tips & Tricks for Teaching Your Toddler to Count Children's wooden blocks with numbers on them lay scattered on a surface. Toddlers may begin counting and getting familiar with numbers as early as the age of 2. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/instill-turn-taking-with-a-few-simple-practices 2023-10-10T11:45:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mike-cox-tRuD5RHbPUo-unsplash.jpg?v=1677500022 Instill Turn Taking with a Few Simple Practices A toddler and a young child hold hands while walking through a field. Turn taking a crucial social skill that you will want to begin instilling in your child as early as possible. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/is-your-child-having-trouble-focusing-here-are-a-few-practices-to-start-today 2023-10-10T11:45:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/annie-spratt-Ewfrjh0GvtY-unsplash_1.jpg?v=1677682539 Is Your Child Having Trouble Focusing? Here Are a Few Practices to Start Today 6-year-old boy lays in a pile of leaves with a relaxed expression on his face. There are several methods to help your child focus that will lead to task completion in a calm and collected manner. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-can-i-do-to-strengthen-motor-skills-in-my-3-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/376A8571.jpg?v=1678089577 What Can I Do to Strengthen Motor Skills in My 3-Year-Old? A pair of 3-year-old boys take turns playing with Storypod's Sugar Monster Craftie. Being able to manipulate items in one's hands is an important motor skill that children are still strengthening at this age. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-encourage-language-development-in-your-2-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/rsz_2tucan_craftie_lifestyle_stage1_5.jpg?v=1678090157 How to Encourage Language Development in Your 2 Year Old Two-year-old girl talks excitedly with her older siblings while playing with the Storypod Tali Tucan Craftie. Communicating verbally with family is one of the best ways to encourage language development in your 2-year-old. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/4-games-to-play-with-your-1-year-old-to-encourage-social-development 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Mixed_Crafties_Lifestyle_111_1_50.jpg?v=1678282767 4 Games to Play with Your 1-Year-Old to Encourage Social Development 1-year-old boy plays with a Storypod and Carfties at the coffee table with his father. It is important to engage with your child at this age in order to encourage social development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-will-my-child-be-learning-in-the-1st-grade 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-4526384_960_720.jpg?v=1678802636 What Will My Child be Learning in the 1st Grade? 1st grade students sit a table working using colored pencils and paper. In the 1st grade, your child will be learning to write simple sentences accompanied by a drawing to express their ideas. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/vocabulary-explosion-how-to-encourage-your-6-year-olds-vocabulary-development-this-year 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/rsz_2plane_craftie_lifestyle_stage3_9_1.jpg?v=1679276183 Vocabulary Explosion! How to Encourage Your 6-Year-Old's Vocabulary Development This Year Six-year-old girl and her brother play with a Storypod and Craftie Plane. Singing songs and reciting rhymes is a great way to support vocabulary development in your 6-year-old. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-simple-games-that-encourage-problem-solving-skills 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/blocks-503109_960_720.jpg?v=1679276323 6 Simple Games That Encourage Problem Solving Skills Wooden blocks lay scattered at a child's feet. Stacking blocks is a simple activity that encourages problem solving skills in young children. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-self-care-skills-should-my-child-have-at-5-years-old 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/annie-spratt-Pp2XOLkS5Jg-unsplash.jpg?v=1679276583 What Self-Care Skills Should My Child Have at 5 Years Old? 5-year-old boy walks in nature alone, holding up an autumn leaf. By this age, children should be able to perform several self-care skills independently. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-steps-to-the-perfect-after-school-routine 2023-10-10T11:46:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/crayons-1445053_960_720.jpg?v=1679277081 5 Steps to the Perfect After-School Routine A kindergartener's hand holds a crayon while coloring a picture at a desk. As your child starts school, it's important to set up a consistent after-school routine that reinforces the concepts that they're learning in the classroom. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/conversing-with-your-4-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/rsz_pussinboots_craftie_lifestyle_stage2_19.jpg?v=1679277814 Conversing with Your 4-Year-Old Mother converses in the bed with her 4-year-old son, who is holding a Storypod and Puss in Boots Craftie. Having regular conversations with your 4-year-old is important for their language and social development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-simple-rhyming-games-to-play-with-your-preschooler 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kid-2252145_960_720.jpg?v=1679278199 5 Simple Rhyming Games to Play with Your Preschooler 4-year-old girl lies on the grass with a huge smile. There are plenty of fun ways to play with rhyming words that will strengthen your child's literacy skills as they start to read. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/experiment-with-cause-effect-with-these-simple-activities 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-3355623_960_720.jpg?v=1679278490 Experiment with Cause & Effect with These Simple Activities! One-year-old girl experiments with cause and effect by pouring sand out of a plastic container. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/interactive-reading-with-your-1-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mother-4637052_960_720.jpg?v=1679364591 Interactive Reading with Your 1-Year-Old Mother sits her 1-year-old daughter in her lap and reads her a book. Even though your 1-year-old isn't able to read yet, reading to them interactively at this age is hugely beneficial to their future literacy. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-fun-safe-ways-to-involve-your-4-year-old-in-the-kitchen 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/food-3230799_960_720.jpg?v=1679364754 10 Fun & Safe Ways to Involve Your 4-Year-Old in the Kitchen A mother's hands chops up chocolate as her 4-year-old assists. Doing activities together in the kitchen can be a fun and educational experience. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/managing-tantrums-in-your-3-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-215867_960_720.jpg?v=1679365140 Managing Tantrums in Your 3-Year-Old 3-year-old girl wears an expression of tearful sadness on her face. Tantrums are normal part of the toddler phase and must be managed properly in order to develop emotional regulation in your child. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/create-a-serene-organized-environment-that-will-foster-independence 2024-02-07T10:22:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/cuddly-toys-7596017_960_720.jpg?v=1679365479 Create a Serene & Organized Environment That Will Foster Independence Three child's stuffed animals lie side by side, neatly tucked in with a blanket. Creating a serene, organized environment for your toddler is helpful for fostering independence. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-pre-literacy-skills-can-i-start-practicing-with-my-2-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/book-5211268_960_720.jpg?v=1679365952 What Pre-Literacy Skills Can I Start Practicing with My 2-Year-Old? 2-year-old boy looks through books at the library. Although your toddler isn't able to read on their own yet, there are several pre-literacy skills you can start building on now. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/solidify-your-childs-knowledge-of-the-alphabet-with-this-powerful-practice 2023-10-10T11:46:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/letters-3888295_960_720.jpg?v=1679974492 Solidify Your Child's Knowledge of the Alphabet with This Powerful Practice A pair of child's hands trace alphabet letters. Tracing alphabet letters while saying the letter's name and sound is a practice that will help your child solidify this skill if done daily. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-ways-to-fill-your-childs-emotional-bucket 2024-02-07T10:23:48-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/people-2585733_960_720.jpg?v=1680230133 6 Ways to Fill Your Child's Emotional Bucket 6-year-old daughter and her father hug, both with big smiles on their faces. There are several ways to fill your child's emotional bucket to ensure that they are growing up healthy and happy. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-should-a-5-year-olds-bedtime-routine-look-like 2023-10-10T11:46:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/dream-5071192_960_720.jpg?v=1680230274 What Should a 5-Year-Old's Bedtime Routine Look Like? 5-year-old boy cuddles with his favorite stuffed monkey as he drifts off to sleep. Having a good bedtime routine is vital to ensuring a quality night of rest and a productive morning the next day. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/teaching-your-4-year-old-to-identify-emotions 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-5265235_960_720.jpg?v=1680231690 Teaching Your 4-Year-Old to Identify Emotions A 4-year-old girl holds her elbow with a forlorn expression. Teaching children at this age to identify their emotions is important for self-regulation and learning to sympathize with others. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-does-your-childs-language-look-sound-like-at-3-years-old 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-2178857_960_720.jpg?v=1680231811 What Does Your Child's Language Look & Sound Like at 3-Years-Old? 3-year-old boy and older sister lovely smile and talk with one another. At 3 years, your child's language will have an active vocabulary of around 300 words or more. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/fine-motor-skills-in-the-2nd-year 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/people-1560569_960_720.jpg?v=1680232078 Fine Motor Skills in the 2nd Year Two, small boys play together by manipulating items in a tiny pond. At 2-years-old, it is important to exercise your child's fine motor skills by allowing them to play with objects that exercise the muscles in their hands. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/when-should-you-pull-back-on-baby-talk 2023-10-10T11:46:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-7039143_960_720.jpg?v=1680232584 When Should You Pull Back on Baby Talk? 1-year-old girl talks with her mother while sitting on her lap. Parents should start pulling back on baby talk between 18-24 months, as their child's language starts becoming more complex. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/motivate-your-child-to-read-with-these-7-practices 2023-10-10T11:46:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/human-725651_960_720.jpg?v=1680232711 Motivate Your Child to Read with These 7 Practices 6-year-old girl sits on a rock outside while reading a book. Motivating your child to read is important for their literacy development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-self-care-skills-is-my-2-year-old-capable-of-doing-independently 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kid-6312631_960_720.jpg?v=1681702114 What Self-Care Skills is My 2-Year-Old Capable of Doing Independently? https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-story-starters-for-your-1st-grader 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/april-walker-_urKfD3fUK8-unsplash.jpg?v=1682229954 10 Story Starters for Your 1st Grader A first grade boy sits at a desk writing on a piece of paper. Providing your little one with creative story-starters is a great way to encourage them to practice their writing skills. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/encouraging-motor-skill-development-in-your-1-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-6494400_960_720.jpg?v=1682473388 Encouraging Motor Skill Development in Your 1-Year-Old A 1-year-old boy walks hand in hand with his father. Most children will begin walking at between 10-18 months of age. Providing opportunities for movement is important for encouraging their motor skill development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-should-my-babys-language-look-like-by-the-end-of-the-1st-year 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-2586755_960_720.jpg?v=1682474115 What Should My Baby's Language Look Like by the End of the 1st Year? A one year old baby boy gives a big smile. By the end of the first year, your child will have made important strides in their language development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-much-physical-activity-should-my-2-year-old-be-engaging-in 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/boy-958457_960_720.jpg?v=1682564655 How Much Physical Activity Should My 2-Year-Old be Engaging In? https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-raise-a-body-positive-child 2023-10-10T11:46:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-797837_960_720.jpg?v=1683178319 How to Raise a Body Positive Child 6-Year-Old girl lays in a field, hugging her teddy bear. Raising a body positive child early is important for their future self-esteem. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/teaching-your-child-what-friendship-should-feel-like 2024-02-07T10:12:29-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-1149671_960_720.jpg?v=1683178469 Teaching Your Child What Friendship Should Feel Like A young boy and girl walk down a trail with their arms around each others' shoulders. Teaching your child about what friendship should feel like will help them have healthy boundaries and positive social interactions. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/functional-play-in-your-1-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-1440526_960_720.jpg?v=1683178599 Functional Play in Your 1-Year-Old 1-Year-Old boy squats down and plays with water at a sunny lake. At this age, your child will be engaging in functional play, which is an important part of their development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-activities-to-practice-active-listening 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kids-2223808_960_720.jpg?v=1683178724 10 Activities to Practice Active Listening 4-Year-Old boy listens to an audio book with headphones. There are many fun ways to practice active listening skills! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/building-honesty-in-your-3-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kid-5141333_960_720.jpg?v=1683178895 Building Honesty in Your 3-Year-Old A father gleefully tosses his 3-year-old daughter in the air. Creating a safe a nurturing environment is one way to build honesty in your little one at this age. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/interactive-reading-with-your-1-year-old-1 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mother-4637052_960_720_1.jpg?v=1683179113 Interactive Reading with Your 1-Year-Old Mother sits her 1-year-old daughter in her lap and reads her a book. Even though your 1-year-old isn't able to read yet, reading to them interactively at this age is hugely beneficial to their future literacy. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-shape-sorting-activities-your-3-year-old-will-love 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/education-6228176_960_720.jpg?v=1683179263 5 Shape Sorting Activities Your 3-Year-Old Will Love! A pair of child's hands plays with a set of square blocks. At 3-years-old, your child will begin to recognize and sort shapes. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/teaching-your-toddler-healthy-eating-habits 2024-02-07T10:13:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-846357_960_720.jpg?v=1683179596 Teaching Your Toddler Healthy Eating Habits 3-year-old girl bites into a large slice of watermelon. Creating healthy eating habits in your child early will set them up with a lifetime of good health. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/screen-free-ways-to-engage-your-child-when-youre-busy 2024-02-07T10:13:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-5953965_960_720.jpg?v=1683220023 Screen-Free Ways to Engage Your Child When You're Busy 1-year-old baby lays on his stomach and plays with wooden toys and books. There are many screen-free ways to engage your child when you are busy. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-can-my-2-year-old-understand 2023-10-10T11:46:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-6242849_960_720.jpg?v=1683220143 What Can My 2-Year-Old Understand? Two-year-old boy with a hooded jacket on stares up at the sky. At this age, your toddler is making rapid development in their understanding of language, emotion, social interactions, time, cause and effect, and much more! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/using-the-roll-retell-method-for-reading-comprehension 2023-10-10T11:46:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/toan-lu-75Q9BTbN3Yw-unsplash.jpg?v=1683220380 Using the "Roll & Retell" Method for Reading Comprehension A stack of colorful dice lay on a table. Using the "roll & retell" method is a fun way for your child to practice reading comprehension after reading a story. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-social-skills-should-my-5-year-old-have 2023-10-10T11:46:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/note-thanun-CYlPykF-qAM-unsplash.jpg?v=1683220539 What Social Skills Should My 5-Year-Old Have? A group of kindergarteners walk to school together with their backpacks on. Kindergarten is an important time to develop your child's social skills as their time at school will depend greatly on how well their interactions with others go. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/gross-motor-skills-at-2-years-old 2023-10-10T11:46:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/boy-g21a908811_1920.jpg?v=1683220836 Gross Motor Skills at 2-Years-Old 2-year-old child walks down a path while holding an inflatable from-themed pool floatie. Gross motor skills refer to the physical abilities that involve the use of large muscles in the body and are rapidly developing in your child at this age. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/easy-addition-subtraction-games-for-kindergarteners 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/abacus-1866497_960_720.jpg?v=1683377429 Easy Addition & Subtraction Games for Kindergarteners A colorful children's abacus sits on a table. There are many fun ways to practice addition and subtraction with your kindergartener. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/try-these-fun-activities-to-get-your-4-year-old-to-use-descriptive-vocabulary 2023-10-10T11:46:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/person-gd2d77e010_1920.jpg?v=1683873745 Try These Fun Activities to Get Your 4-Year-Old to Use Descriptive Vocabulary 4-year-old boy sits in a grass field while reading a book. Reading books is one of the best ways to grow your child's descriptive vocabulary. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/teaching-your-3-year-old-to-write-their-name 2023-10-10T11:46:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-g895b24bc0_1920.jpg?v=1683874023 Teaching Your 3-Year-Old to Write Their Name A 3-year-old girl writes her name on a piece of paper using a marker. Writing their name is a great way for a child this age to begin learning their letter formations. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-life-skills-you-should-be-teaching-your-child-this-year 2023-10-10T11:46:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-g813e0a03b_1920.jpg?v=1683874723 6 Life Skills You Should be Teaching Your Child This Year 4-year-old girl in a black and white floral dress holds a bouquet of white flowers and playfully covers one eye. At 4 years of age, children should be strengthening some essential life skills such as communication, self-advocacy, and self-care. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/help-your-child-keep-a-calm-body-with-a-few-simple-strategies 2024-02-07T10:12:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/boy-g1e08b40d7_1920.jpg?v=1683874856 Help Your Child Keep a "Calm Body" with a Few, Simple Strategies 5-Year-Old boy lies on the ground with his eyes closed, a smile on his face, and his hands behind his head. Teaching your child to keep a "calm body" is a great way to set them of for success in the area of self-regulation. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-often-should-my-6-year-old-be-expected-to-read 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/read-ga3ffc9b10_1920.jpg?v=1683875575 How Often Should My 6-Year-Old be Expected to Read? 6-year-old boy reads a book on his lap. Children at this age should be reading regularly each day. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-is-narrative-play 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/summer-g87b3b0582_1920.jpg?v=1683875892 What is Narrative Play? Two little girls wear pink dresses and flowers in their hair as they engage in narrative play in a field. Narrative play is an essential part of your 4-year-old's development as it helps them develop social skills, language skills, among other things. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/strengthen-your-childs-pattern-recognition-skills-with-these-easy-activities 2024-02-07T10:11:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/games-g7e7edcf91_1920.jpg?v=1683876059 Strengthen Your Child's Pattern Recognition Skills with These Easy Activities 4-year-old girl stacks colored blocks on a table. Block stacking is one simple activity that can help your child strengthen their pattern recognition skills. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/helping-your-3-year-old-understand-time-concepts 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/toy-gde4c315cf_1920.jpg?v=1684389166 Helping Your 3-Year-Old Understand Time Concepts A collection of toys are displayed in a shop window, including a child's toy clock in the center. There are several ways to help your 3-year-old to understand time concepts. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/playing-with-your-2-year-old-symbolic-and-sequence-play 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-g478e71071_1920.jpg?v=1684389319 Playing with Your 2-Year-Old: Symbolic and Sequence Play Two toddlers play with a washcloth and container of water outside. Two-year-olds are at the stage of development in which they are engaging in symbolic and sequence play. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-can-my-1-year-old-understand 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/mother-gb3e2fb235_1920.jpg?v=1684389490 What Can My 1-Year-Old Understand? Mother gleefully lifts her 1-year-old daughter in the air while sitting outside. 1-year-olds can understand many things, including emotions and several words and phrases. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-tips-for-keeping-your-little-one-regularly-active 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baseball-g4c31da304_1280.jpg?v=1686063637 10 Tips for Keeping Your Little One Regularly Active 6-year-old boy in baseball uniform swings his bat and hits the ball. Enrolling your child into organized sports is one way to keep them regularly active at this age. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/safety-tips-for-outdoor-play 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-g0514b3861_1280.jpg?v=1686531260 Safety Tips for Outdoor Play A pair of boys play with an outdoor water fountain in their swimming trunks. At 5-years-old, your child is ready to play outside with more independence. Just be sure to consider safety factors before sending your child to go play alone. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/simple-addition-and-subtraction-strategies-to-practice-with-your-child 2023-10-10T11:46:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/numbers-g848f49f63_1280.jpg?v=1686531471 Simple Addition and Subtraction Strategies to Practice with Your Child A pile of colored foam numbers lie on a blue table top. Using manipulatives in one strategy you can use while practicing addition and subtraction concepts with your 6-year-old. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/6-healthy-habits-to-teach-your-5-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/boy-geeba4efbb_1280.jpg?v=1686531672 6 Healthy Habits to Teach Your 5-Year-Old 5-year-old boy sits with his feet on the desk and eats an apple. Teaching your little one healthy habits, like eating the rainbow, is important for their well-being. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/help-your-child-to-distinguish-their-left-from-their-right 2023-10-10T11:46:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-gfcc1b147f_1280.jpg?v=1686531824 Help Your Child to Distinguish Their Left from Their Right Child stands in front of two paths, one going left and one going right. There are several ways to help your child to learn to distinguish their left from their right. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/7-nature-centered-crafts-your-5-year-old-will-love 2023-10-10T11:46:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/picking-flowers-g0094baa3c_1280.jpg?v=1686532551 7 Nature-Centered Crafts Your 5-Year-Old Will Love 5-year-old girl in a yellow dress and white hat bends over to pick some white flowers. Creating nature centered crafts is a great way to encourage your child to spend time outdoors while fostering their creativity. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-should-my-1-year-olds-sleep-look-like 2023-10-10T11:46:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-1151348_1280.jpg?v=1686803072 What Should My 1-Year-Old's Sleep Look Like? 1-year-old girl sleeps in bed accompanied by her stuffed bunny. It's important to develop a healthy sleep routine for your child so they can reap the maximum health benefits. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/activities-that-will-help-your-3-year-old-develop-their-gross-motor-skills 2023-10-10T11:46:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-680177_1280.jpg?v=1686803225 Activities That Will Help Your 3-Year-Old Develop Their Gross Motor Skills 3-year-old girl in a ladybug costume runs across a grassy lawn. At 3 years of age, your child is continuing to develop their gross motor skills such as running, jumping, and climbing. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/is-tracing-educational 2023-10-10T11:46:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-2619902_1280.jpg?v=1686893047 Is Tracing Educational? 4-year-old girl traces her letters in a workbook. Tracing can be educational for children at this age, especially when it comes to letter formation. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/low-mess-art-projects-to-try-with-your-toddler 2024-02-07T10:06:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/people-2576017_1280.jpg?v=1687768329 Low-Mess Art Projects to Try with Your Toddler 2-year-old boy squats down to a box of colorful sidewalk chalk. Engaging your child in low-mess art projects are a great way to bond with them while practicing motor skills and exercising their creativity. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/help-my-1-year-old-has-developed-separation-anxiety 2023-10-10T11:46:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-7048662_1280.jpg?v=1687768617 Help! My 1-Year-Old Has Developed Separation Anxiety 1-year-old girl in a pink party dress cries out for Mom and Dad. Children can develop separation anxiety as early as 4-5 months and can last to 3 years of age, if not managed properly. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-is-calendar-math-and-how-can-i-support-it-at-home 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/paint-3901193_1280.jpg?v=1687768756 What is Calendar Math and How Can I Support it at Home? A pair of child's hands paint onto a calendar. In kindergarten, children will begin learning about calendar math in school, which will help them to solidify time concepts and engage with numbers. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/supporting-your-child-as-they-take-their-first-steps 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/people-2603224_1280.jpg?v=1687769125 Supporting Your Child as They Take Their First Steps Father supporting his 1-year-old daughter as she takes her first steps. It is important to support your little one as they approach this important milestone. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/can-my-2-year-old-play-with-other-children 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-1522870_1280.jpg?v=1687770030 Can My 2-Year-Old Play with Other Children? 2-year-old boy offers another child a toy. Although toddlers are not quite ready to play cooperatively with other children, then can begin to practice positive social interactions with other children their age. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/tips-tricks-for-teaching-your-child-to-dress-themselves 2024-02-07T10:08:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/newborn-6562705_1280.jpg?v=1687770163 Tips & Tricks for Teaching Your Child to Dress Themselves An array of children's clothes hand outside on a line to dry. Teaching your children to dress themselves early is a great way to start facilitating their independence. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-types-of-toys-hold-a-1-year-olds-attention 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/boy-ge06f3709e_1280.jpg?v=1689659912 What Types of Toys Hold a 1-Year-Old's Attention? 1-year-old boy plays with a toy saw at a miniature, wooden work bench. Toys that emulate what children see adults doing are bound to hold their attention. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/using-music-to-promote-your-4-year-olds-development 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/piano-gc1878a71c_1920.jpg?v=1689660048 Using Music to Promote Your 4-Year-Old's Development A pair of child's hands tinker on a piano keyboard. Music is a great educational tool and benefits child development in many ways. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/5-free-weekend-activities-to-do-with-your-toddler-for-some-family-fun 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/amsterdam-g22c59585a_1920.jpg?v=1689660534 5 Free Weekend Activities to Do with Your Toddler for Some Family Fun Two colorful children's bikes are parked facing each other outside of a brick building with greenery. Going on a family bike ride is one free activity you can try out with your toddler this weekend for some family fun. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/should-my-3-year-old-still-be-taking-naps 2023-10-10T11:46:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-gf8c46dae3_1920.jpg?v=1689660679 Should My 3-Year-Old Still Be Taking Naps? 3-year-old child sleeps peacefully, covered by a white blanket. Many children stop taking naps at around 3 years of age, although this can vary and depends on the needs of your child. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-fun-ways-to-practice-sight-words 2024-02-07T10:09:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-g4238eb7d8_1920.jpg?v=1689661127 10 Fun Ways to Practice Sight Words A pair of child's hands cut a ball of play dough with a toy knife. Using pray dough to recreate sight words is one fun way to practice this important literacy skill. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/10-things-you-can-teach-your-3-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-g7dcdc34bc_1920.jpg?v=1689661375 10 Things You Can Teach Your 3-Year-Old 3-year-old girls smiles and sips on a juice box. Teaching your toddler age-appropriate skills that lead to independence will make your little one feel capable! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/baby-proofing-the-home-when-your-little-one-gets-mobile 2023-10-10T11:46:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-g0390b8321_1920.jpg?v=1689661965 Baby-Proofing the Home When Your Little One Gets Mobile One-year-old child in a diaper sits on the floor of his home surrounded with child-safe toys. Baby proofing your home when your little one gets mobile is essential to their safety. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-execute-an-effective-timeout 2024-02-07T10:08:58-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-gc245b47a9_1920.jpg?v=1689662089 How to Execute an Effective Timeout Black and white photo of the back of a 2-year-old girl's slightly bowed head. Timeout is an effective method of discipline at this age, if done correctly. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/getting-your-toddler-to-try-new-foods-tackling-picky-eating-for-a-healthy-diet 2024-02-07T10:04:49-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-g0903c3e14_1920.jpg?v=1689662718 Getting Your Toddler to Try New Foods: Tackling Picky Eating for a Healthy Diet Little girl sits in her highchair, tentatively trying out some new vegetables. Tackling picky eating in toddlers is no small feat, but can be done with modeling, consistency, and some fun choices for healthy eating! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/how-to-support-your-6-year-olds-mental-health-nurturing-social-emotional-development 2023-10-10T11:46:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-ga920710c5_1920.jpg?v=1690206175 How to Support Your 6-Year-Old's Mental Health: Nurturing Social Emotional Development 6-year-old girl stands in a field, ready to blow on a dandelion. Encouraging your child's social emotional development by supporting their mental health is crucial to their future well-being. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/early-reading-milestones-your-5-year-old-may-reach-this-year 2023-10-10T11:46:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/little-girl-reading-g3c2d45323_1920.jpg?v=1690206353 Early Reading Milestones Your 5-Year-Old May Reach This Year 5-year-old girl has her back to the camera as she reads a book to her stuffed teddy bears on a blanket outside. At this age, your child may reach some early literacy milestones such as letter recognition and phonemic awareness. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/is-my-4-year-old-ready-for-board-games-unlocking-the-benefits-of-age-appropriate-fun 2023-10-10T11:46:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/goose-game-g0366ce21c_1920.jpg?v=1690206489 Is My 4-Year-Old Ready for Board Games? Unlocking the Benefits of Age-Appropriate Fun Dice and colored goose figurines lay atop a colorful board game. At 4 years of age, your child is ready for age-appropriate board games that the whole family can enjoy. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/managing-tantrums-with-your-5-year-old-building-coping-skills-and-self-regulation-for-school-success 2023-10-10T11:46:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/crying-g6123391e7_1920.jpg?v=1690206632 Managing Tantrums with Your 5-Year-Old: Building Coping Skills and Self-Regulation for School Success A little girl sits on the grass crying loudly. Tantrums are a part of your child's development and must be managed properly in order to build proper coping skills and self-regulation. before starting school. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/getting-your-1-year-old-to-sleep-in-their-own-bed-transitioning-from-co-sleeping 2023-10-10T11:46:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/baby-g02f61d323_1920.jpg?v=1690206774 Getting Your 1-Year-Old to Sleep in Their Own Bed: Transitioning from Co-Sleeping Baby boy sleeps peacefully. Transitioning your 1-year-old from co-sleeping can be a challenge, but is achieved through consistency and patience. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/raising-a-child-with-strong-coping-skills-nurturing-resilience-and-self-regulation 2024-02-07T10:04:23-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/girl-g4e5e56152_1920.jpg?v=1690257818 Raising a Child With Strong Coping Skills: Nurturing Resilience and Self-Regulation 6-year-old girl with a pink hat smiles. Raising a child with strong coping skills will create a happy and resilient adult in the future. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/help-homework-is-stressing-us-out 2024-02-07T10:04:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/sad-g4a6dad6f5_1920.jpg?v=1690888359 Help! Homework is Stressing Us Out! A 6-year-old boy leans on a stack of books appearing deflated. Homework isn't always easy, but with a few tips and tricks you and your child can get through it with relative ease after some practice. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/play-based-learning-for-your-6-year-old 2023-10-10T11:46:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-g0e281d6ab_1920.jpg?v=1690888515 Play-Based Learning for Your 6-Year-Old https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/quiet-time-activities-with-2-year-olds 2023-10-10T11:46:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/child-g934af4e49_1920.jpg?v=1691375831 Quiet Time Activities with 2-Year-Olds A pair of toddler hands complete a teddy bear puzzle. Puzzles are one of many quiet-time activities toddler will love to engage in. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/take-steps-toward-your-childs-safety-by-teaching-them-to-memorize-their-phone-number-address 2023-10-10T11:46:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/boy-457236_1920.jpg?v=1691662768 Take Steps Toward Your Child's Safety by Teaching Them to Memorize Their Phone Number & Address 4-year-old boy wearing a tie stands outside with his bookbag on. As your child starts traveling to and from school, it's important for their safety that they memorize their phone number and address in case of emergency. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-is-my-1-year-old-getting-out-of-storytime 2023-10-10T11:46:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/people-2557508_1920.jpg?v=1691663149 What is My 1-Year-Old Getting Out of Storytime? A father holds his 1-year-old daughter in his lap while reading her a book on an outside bench. Although 1-year-olds may not understand everything you are reading to them, they are gaining a lot from having a regular reading routine. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-should-my-5-year-olds-room-look-like 2023-10-10T11:46:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/nursery-2132345_1920.jpg?v=1691663370 What Should My 5-Year-Old's Room Look Like? A little girl's bedroom contains a bed and plenty of displayed children's art. Your 5-year-old's bedroom should be functional, tidy, and have plenty of space for play and creativity. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/backyard-games-to-help-your-childs-motor-skill-development 2023-10-10T11:46:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/hopscotch-3878608_1920.jpg?v=1691664065 Backyard Games to Help Your Child's Motor Skill Development A game of hopscotch is etched in chalk on the pavement. Hopscotch is an easy backyard game you can play to help promote your 4-year-old's motor skill development. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/raising-your-little-one-with-a-growth-mindset 2024-02-07T10:05:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/kids-7024412_1920.jpg?v=1691752608 Raising Your Little One with a Growth Mindset A group of three 5-year-olds surround a globe to examine it with a magnifying glass. Teaching your child a growth mindset in important for them to have success in many areas, including academically. https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/what-can-my-4-year-old-do-physically-understanding-motor-skills-development-and-milestones 2023-10-10T11:46:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/happy-boy-3386243_1920.jpg?v=1691752790 What Can My 4-Year-Old Do Physically? Understanding Motor Skills Development and Milestones Happy 4-year-old boy in rainboots jumps for joy. Your child will reach another set of gross and fine motor skills milestones this year! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/best-screen-free-learning-games-for-3-year-olds 2023-10-10T11:46:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/children-1412016_1920.jpg?v=1691835681 Best Screen-Free Learning Games for 3-Year-Olds A pair of toddlers play pretend with a few basins of water and some dishcloths outside. Imaginative play is one of the many scree-free games you can play with your 3-year-old to boost learning! https://www.storypod.com/blogs/what-comes-next/breaking-the-screen-habit-the-transformative-potential-of-audio-learning-for-kids 2024-02-07T14:06:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0499/3594/1800/articles/Screenshot_2024-02-07_130421.png?v=1707329126 Breaking the Screen Habit: The Transformative Potential of Audio Learning for Kids Mother joins her child as she engages in an educational audio experience through Storypod.