Approximately 90% of brain growth happens by age 5, that’s why Enfagrow A+® is designed with brain-building DHA.* Nutrition plays an important role in early brain development, especially during your child’s early years of life. Giving them brain-nourishing foods with the right nutrients can help support healthy brain development and their ability to grasp future skills.
Read about giving your toddler a boost: 12 to 18 months. During the first six months of toddlerhood, your child is growing more active by the hour. How can you encourage his development? In addition to making sure he gets the nutrients he needs each day, these activities will help your toddler stay apace in a wide range of areas, including cognitive, motor, communication, and social.
Are you concerned about your toddler getting the nutrients they need to for healthy growth and development? You’re certainly not alone! In fact, 25% to 35% of Canadian toddlers and preschoolers are described by their parents as picky eaters. This is a cause for concern among parents as these years are important for healthy development; 85% of brain growth takes place before age three. To help guide you and your picky toddler through feeding time, here are some go-to tips to make sure your child is getting the most out of each and every meal.
It’s no secret that reading to your toddler is a great way to help them develop their language skills and vocabulary. Here are tips for making the most of story time.
Busy schedules, differing appetites, and a range of ages can make it difficult to coordinate family meals. Add an infant or toddler in the mix and things can become messier. But the benefits of eating together at family mealtimes, far outweigh the logistical struggles.
No matter how many years there are between your little loves, age gap-related problems between siblings are bound to crop up. Understand the pros and cons to different kinds of sibling age caps and how to handle age gap-related problems when they pop up between your little loves.
Refuses to wear shoes? Check! Kicks the car seat? Check! Has meltdowns over breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Check, check, and check! Power struggles are a natural part of toddler development as your growing little one gains independence but lacks full communication and reasoning skills. But you’ve got this! And we’ve got seven strategies to help you navigate through the terrible twos.
When you have more than one kid in the home, sibling rivalry isn’t far behind. But are the arguments that come along with sibling rivalry normal? Learn the facts about sibling rivalry and arguing and what to do when siblings argue.
Whether daycare is a nice-to-have or need-to-have for your family’s schedule, you may find yourself wondering if the best age to start daycare overlaps with when your family feels baby should go to daycare. Learn how to tell if your child is ready for daycare—if it’s a choice your family can make based on readiness.
Keeping your toddler’s mind engaged while keeping them entertained can be tough, but we’re here to help! Check out our favourite fun and educational games to exercise their cognitive skills and keep you both smiling!