Child Development

Object Permanence in Babies and Toddlers: What It Is and How to Support It
Child Development

Object Permanence in Babies and Toddlers: What It Is and How to Support It

In this guide, you'll learn what object permanence is, when babies and toddlers typically develop it, the signs that show this important milestone is emerging, and simple activities that strengthen memory, problem-solving, and early cognitive development. You'll also discover how object permanence relates to separation anxiety and ways to support your child's learning through everyday play.
spatial awareness - Preschooler arranging numbered panda blocks in sequence
Child Development

Spatial Awareness – Enhancing Your Child’s Development

This article will guide you through the concept of spatial awareness, its benefits, and practical ways to help strengthen your child’s spatial abilities through everyday activities and play.
Calming Corner Ideas for Kids: Simple Ways to Help Children Self-Regulate at Home
Child Development

Calming Corner Ideas for Kids: Simple Ways to Help Children Self-Regulate at Home

In this guide, you'll learn what a calming corner is, why connection and co-regulation are essential for helping children manage big emotions, how to create a calming space at home, age-appropriate calming corner ideas, and practical strategies that build emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
Executive function in Preschoolers, a Shichida teacher showing flachards to preschoolers

Executive Function in Preschoolers: What It Is and How to Build It

Executive function in preschoolers helps children focus, remember instructions, manage emotions, adapt to change, and control impulses. The three core executive function skills are working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. learn how to develop this crucial function with simple and practical strategies.
tummy time for newborns, baby-lifting-head

Tummy Time for Newborns: 12 Simple Activity Ideas to Try

Tummy time is one of the earliest forms of infant play and one of the most important newborn development activities for building strength and body awareness. Read more for ideas and tips!