What I’ve Learned from Watching Babies Discover Books There’s a moment that happens in almost every class. A baby—barely six months old, still a bit wobbly, still new to the world—will suddenly go still. Their eyes widen. Their tiny fingers reach out. And in that instant, they’re completely absorbed in the world of a story. […]
The Magic of Baby Brain Development If you’re a first-time parent, chances are you’ve typed “baby brain development” into your search bar at least once this week (or day). Between nappy changes and snack scavenging, you’re quietly wondering: what’s actually helping my baby grow and learn? Spoiler alert: it’s not just flashcards and white-noise machines. […]
From Babble to Brilliant: How Stories Spark Language Skills Before Baby Says a Word Baby language development might sound like something that happens when your little one finally says their first “mama” or “dada” — but actually, the magic starts way earlier. Like, newborn snuggled-on-your-chest earlier. Before they speak, babies are soaking up the sounds, […]
How to Keep Your Toddler Still for a Story? Don’t. Try This Instead. Let’s be honest: once your baby gets going, they don’t stop. You finally made it through the clingy newborn stage and now you’ve got a baby who’s climbing the coffee table mid-nursery rhyme and trying to somersault during bedtime stories. We see […]
The Wonder Years: Why Your Baby’s Brain Is Buzzing More Than You Think. You know those days when you just about manage to change a nappy, wipe up the lunch that’s now become abstract art on the wall, and maybe (if you’re lucky) drink a hot cup of tea? You might wonder if you’re doing […]
Books Are Baby’s First Mirrors: How Stories Build Empathy and Identity What if we told you that every time your baby stares at a picture book, they’re not just looking—they’re seeing themselves? Even before they can speak, babies are making sense of the world through faces, feelings, and familiarity. And one of the most powerful […]
The Science of Snuggles: Why Babies Learn Best When They Feel Safe Let’s talk about something you’re already brilliant at: cuddling your baby. Yep, the soft snuffles on your shoulder, the sleepy head tucked under your chin, the warm weight of your baby dozing in your arms—these seemingly simple moments are doing something extraordinary. They’re […]
What Does It Mean When My Baby Smiles, Laughs, or Cries? There’s something utterly magical about the moment your baby smiles at you for the first time—like they’ve just handed you the moon on a spoon. But new parents often wonder: when do babies start smiling and laughing? Is that little grin just gas, or […]
How to Help Your Toddler Use Their Hands (and Why It’s a Big Deal) Ever caught your toddler trying to thread a raisin onto a spaghetti noodle, or getting seriously frustrated trying to peel a sticker? That’s not just adorable chaos—it’s actually really important stuff going on. All those tiny, fiddly movements are part of […]
